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Bill Peterson, a former majority leader in the South Dakota House, has formally launched his bid for Sioux Falls mayor. Peterson is the first to file officially, but four other candidates have made clear their intentions to run in next spring's race.
To me, he already looks like the mayor of Sioux Falls:

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