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Dan is a long-time member of the Dell Rapids community where he has been a small business owner for the past 20 years. He is an active community volunteer and organizer. Dan has been a board member of Kids Voting SD, the Carroll Institute, served as the President of the Haven Before and After School Program and the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Dan currently serves as a member of the Dell Rapids Ambulance Board and President of the Dell Rapids Community Fund.

Dan served as a State Representative and Senator for District 25 in the SD State Legislature for six years. He was a member of the Commerce, Transportation, Retirement Laws, Tribal Relations and Appropriations Committee. Dan was selected to represent South Dakota at the Western Interstate Commission for High Education (WICHE) and was appointed by Governor Daugaard to the SD Mental Health Task Force. He was recognized locally by SD Voices for Children and Disabilities SD for his legislative work with children and people with disabilities. Additionally, Dan has been recognized nationally three times for his leadership as a BILLD, Henry Toll and SLLF Fellow.

Anne was raised on the historic Jensen Ranch near Wall, SD. She grew up in a politically active family with deep Democratic roots spanning five generations. Although Anne has been engaged in political activities throughout her life, she began her professional career in politics in 2021. She was a petitioner for the successful Medicaid expansion initiative in South Dakota. She quickly rose to prominence, becoming the top-ranked petitioner nationwide and securing approximately 22% of the required signatures.

Anne’s dedication and leadership helped her advance rapidly within the political arena. She served as a Deputy Director, Lead Director, and eventually as a Senior Director, managing and training canvassers for campaigns across the United States. With nearly 20 successful campaigns under her belt, Anne has played pivotal roles in various high-impact initiatives, including recent constitutional amendments on reproductive rights in Colorado and Arizona, minimum wage increases in Oklahoma and for healthcare workers in California. She was also part of key voter engagement efforts for Senator Mark Kelly, Governor Katie Hobbs, and Rapid City mayoral candidate Laura Armstrong. Anne has also been part of voter registration and education campaigns, further solidifying her reputation as a skilled and effective political strategist.

Krista Burns graduated from South Dakota State University with a BA in Broadcast Journalism. She worked as a news producer for 13 years in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota. She was most recently the 4pm producer for KELOLAND Media Group in Sioux Falls. Krista is an Emmy award winning news producer.

During her time at KELOLAND, she was also in charge of several volunteer and charity campaigns, including raising money for the Sioux Empire United Way.

Krista grew up in the Twin Cities. She loves hiking, kayaking, reading and taking in the beauty of South Dakota.