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Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dimock holds first contested election in over two decades
Apr. 9—DIMOCK, S.D. — For the first time in more than two decades, the town of Dimock held a municipal election on Tuesday — a rare occurrence in this community of about 150 residents, where leadership typically changes hands quietly and without contest. This year's race marked Dimock's first contested election in 22 years, with incumbent trustee and town mayor Greg Hofer challenged by newcomer Scott Kabeiseman. Despite the town's size, 51 of Dimock's 109 registered voters cast ballots, resulting in a turnout rate of about 47%. Kabeiseman won the race, earning 42 votes to Hofer's nine. Town clerk Kim Dooley had expected a higher turnout, though some residents were unaware of the election due to the rarity of contested races in the community. Until this week, Dimock had held two recorded municipal elections since becoming an incorporated municipality in 1966 — one in 2002 and another in 2003. The area was previously known as Cross Plains Township. Even those who were on the ballot have only hazy memories of the process. "I don't even remember running," said town treasurer Tim Wermers. "Someone must have talked me into it." Wermers, who has served as treasurer for 38 years, is Dimock's longest-tenured official. His story reflects a broader trend in town governance, where contested races are almost unheard of and public service often spans decades. Former town clerk Debbie Neugebauer, the only person who clearly remembers the 2002 and 2003 elections, served from 1994 until 2024. Her successor, Dooley, took over last May. Dimock operates as a third-class municipality with a trustee form of government: three elected trustees serve staggered three-year terms and vote among themselves to assign roles — president (effectively the mayor), vice president and secretary. Two additional roles, town clerk and treasurer, are appointed positions. The town's first board of trustees formed in 1966, shortly after incorporation. Members included Alvin Sudbeck, Edward Boehmer, Leonard Schlimgen, John Untereiner, Isadore Locken, Ray Blasius and Alfred Kabeiseman. The 2003 election featured a race between Dale Schoenfelder and Tim Heisinger, while the 2002 ballot included Rick Herrold, Doug Wermers and Tim Wermers. Richard Herrold, winner of that last contested race, served on the board until 2021. Hofer had held his seat and the role of mayor since 2019. The other current trustees, Susan Weber and David Brouwer, began their terms in 2021. "Usually if somebody wants to step down, somebody else will just kind of step up and there's no election," Dooley said. "That's how it's been for years." This year's contested race, however, meant town officials had to relearn how to conduct an election — fast. Without existing materials or recent experience, Dooley contacted the state for guidance. She ordered an official ballot stamp, secured proper ballot language from the South Dakota Election Board, and met all legal requirements — including the display of American flags at the polling place. "We didn't even have a ballot box," Dooley said. "Scott [Kabeiseman] made one out of a toolbox. I got the proper lock for it, and we cut a slot in the top." Kabeiseman, who moved to Dimock from Parkston two and a half years ago, had been working remotely and commuting for his job with the Las Vegas Fire Department until retiring in March. Initially unsure about running, encouragement from residents — and time to reflect — led him to enter the race. "Once I was retired and had time to really ponder it, I decided it would be a good thing for me and the town," Kabeiseman said. "Give the town young blood, new eyes." Though new to town, Kabeiseman's roots run deep. His family has lived in the area for generations, and his great-uncle Alfred Kabeiseman served as town treasurer before Wermers. Kabeiseman will be sworn in at the May trustee meeting. For Dooley, who has only been in Dimock for four years, the unusual election marks a hopeful shift toward greater community involvement. "There's something special about how things have run here," she said. "But it's good to see people getting involved. That's how a town stays alive."
Fox Sports
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Iafallo scores in third period as Jets win 3-1 to end Blues' 12-game win streak
Associated Press WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Alex Iafallo scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Winnipeg Jets beat St. Louis 3-1 on Monday night, ending the Blues' 12-game winning streak. Morgan Barron and Adam Lowry also scored for the Jets, who got their franchise-record 53rd win. Connor Hellebuyck had 14 saves to get his 44th win and ties his franchise record from 2017-18. Pavel Buchnevich scored and Joel Hofer had 23 saves for St. Louis, which holds the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference — two points ahead of idle Minnesota. Iafallo gave the Jets a 2-1 lead as he scored off a rebound at 7:05 of the third. Lowry added an empty-netter with 9 seconds left to seal the win. Winnipeg outshot St. Louis 8-3 in the first period, and the Blues led 14-3 in blocked shots. Barron beat Blues forward Mathieu Joseph to a loose puck, curved around him and shot the puck past Hofer on the stick side for a 1-0 lead at 2:34 of the second. Buchnevich tied it after Robert Thomas sent him a pass from behind the net out front and he beat Hellebuyck at 7:27. Takeaways Jets: Winnipeg has 110 points, extending its lead over second-place Dallas to five points in the Central Divisioin. The Jets are three points ahead of Eastern Conference-leading Washington in the Presidents' Trophy race. Blues: The Blues blocked 12 shots in the game's first 11 minutes. Winnipeg hadn't blocked one and was up 4-1 in shots on goal. Key moment After Buchnevich lost the puck along the boards, Kyle Connor scooped it up, shot it at Hofer and Iafallo put in the rebound to make it 2-1 at 7:05 of the third period with this 14th goal of the season. Key stat The Jets have held their opponent to under 30 shots in 36 of the past 39 games, including 17 consecutive games. That is the longest stretch in the league this season. Up next Blues visit Edmonton on Wednesday, and Jets play at Dallas on Thursday. ___ AP NHL: recommended
Washington Post
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Iafallo scores in third period as Jets win 3-1 to end Blues' 12-game win streak
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Alex Iafallo scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Winnipeg Jets beat St. Louis 3-1 on Monday night, ending the Blues' 12-game winning streak. Morgan Barron and Adam Lowry also scored for the Jets, who got their franchise-record 53rd win. Connor Hellebuyck had 14 saves to get his 44th win and ties his franchise record from 2017-18. Pavel Buchnevich scored and Joel Hofer had 23 saves for St. Louis, which holds the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference — two points ahead of idle Minnesota. Iafallo gave the Jets a 2-1 lead as he scored off a rebound at 7:05 of the third. Lowry added an empty-netter with 9 seconds left to seal the win. Winnipeg outshot St. Louis 8-3 in the first period, and the Blues led 14-3 in blocked shots. Barron beat Blues forward Mathieu Joseph to a loose puck, curved around him and shot the puck past Hofer on the stick side for a 1-0 lead at 2:34 of the second. Buchnevich tied it after Robert Thomas sent him a pass from behind the net out front and he beat Hellebuyck at 7:27. Jets: Winnipeg has 110 points, extending its lead over second-place Dallas to five points in the Central Divisioin. The Jets are three points ahead of Eastern Conference-leading Washington in the Presidents' Trophy race. Blues: The Blues blocked 12 shots in the game's first 11 minutes. Winnipeg hadn't blocked one and was up 4-1 in shots on goal. After Buchnevich lost the puck along the boards, Kyle Connor scooped it up, shot it at Hofer and Iafallo put in the rebound to make it 2-1 at 7:05 of the third period with this 14th goal of the season. The Jets have held their opponent to under 30 shots in 36 of the past 39 games, including 17 consecutive games. That is the longest stretch in the league this season. Blues visit Edmonton on Wednesday, and Jets play at Dallas on Thursday. ___ AP NHL:
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Iafallo scores in third period as Jets win 3-1 to end Blues' 12-game win streak
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Alex Iafallo scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Winnipeg Jets beat St. Louis 3-1 on Monday night, ending the Blues' 12-game winning streak. Morgan Barron and Adam Lowry also scored for the Jets, who got their franchise-record 53rd win. Connor Hellebuyck had 14 saves to get his 44th win and ties his franchise record from 2017-18. Pavel Buchnevich scored and Joel Hofer had 23 saves for St. Louis, which holds the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference — two points ahead of idle Minnesota. Iafallo gave the Jets a 2-1 lead as he scored off a rebound at 7:05 of the third. Lowry added an empty-netter with 9 seconds left to seal the win. Winnipeg outshot St. Louis 8-3 in the first period, and the Blues led 14-3 in blocked shots. Barron beat Blues forward Mathieu Joseph to a loose puck, curved around him and shot the puck past Hofer on the stick side for a 1-0 lead at 2:34 of the second. Buchnevich tied it after Robert Thomas sent him a pass from behind the net out front and he beat Hellebuyck at 7:27. Takeaways Jets: Winnipeg has 110 points, extending its lead over second-place Dallas to five points in the Central Divisioin. The Jets are three points ahead of Eastern Conference-leading Washington in the Presidents' Trophy race. Blues: The Blues blocked 12 shots in the game's first 11 minutes. Winnipeg hadn't blocked one and was up 4-1 in shots on goal. Key moment After Buchnevich lost the puck along the boards, Kyle Connor scooped it up, shot it at Hofer and Iafallo put in the rebound to make it 2-1 at 7:05 of the third period with this 14th goal of the season. Key stat The Jets have held their opponent to under 30 shots in 36 of the past 39 games, including 17 consecutive games. That is the longest stretch in the league this season. Up next Blues visit Edmonton on Wednesday, and Jets play at Dallas on Thursday. ___ AP NHL:
Associated Press
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Iafallo scores in third period as Jets win 3-1 to end Blues' 12-game win streak
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Alex Iafallo scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Winnipeg Jets beat St. Louis 3-1 on Monday night, ending the Blues' 12-game winning streak. Morgan Barron and Adam Lowry also scored for the Jets, who got their franchise-record 53rd win. Connor Hellebuyck had 14 saves to get his 44th win and ties his franchise record from 2017-18. Pavel Buchnevich scored and Joel Hofer had 23 saves for St. Louis, which holds the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference — two points ahead of idle Minnesota. Iafallo gave the Jets a 2-1 lead as he scored off a rebound at 7:05 of the third. Lowry added an empty-netter with 9 seconds left to seal the win. Winnipeg outshot St. Louis 8-3 in the first period, and the Blues led 14-3 in blocked shots. Barron beat Blues forward Mathieu Joseph to a loose puck, curved around him and shot the puck past Hofer on the stick side for a 1-0 lead at 2:34 of the second. Buchnevich tied it after Robert Thomas sent him a pass from behind the net out front and he beat Hellebuyck at 7:27. Takeaways Jets: Winnipeg has 110 points, extending its lead over second-place Dallas to five points in the Central Divisioin. The Jets are three points ahead of Eastern Conference-leading Washington in the Presidents' Trophy race. Blues: The Blues blocked 12 shots in the game's first 11 minutes. Winnipeg hadn't blocked one and was up 4-1 in shots on goal. After Buchnevich lost the puck along the boards, Kyle Connor scooped it up, shot it at Hofer and Iafallo put in the rebound to make it 2-1 at 7:05 of the third period with this 14th goal of the season. Key stat The Jets have held their opponent to under 30 shots in 36 of the past 39 games, including 17 consecutive games. That is the longest stretch in the league this season. ___
