Rep. Richard Vasgaard dies in farming accident

South Dakota lawmakers grieve death of state representative

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South Dakota political leaders grieve death of state representative

Rep. Richard Vasgaard, R-Centerville, speaks to lawmakers on the South Dakota House floor in Pierre on Feb. 25, 2025. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)South Dakota political leaders are honoring the memory of Rep. Richard Vasgaard, R-Centerville. Vasgaard died this week at age 75 in a farm accident, according to multiple media reports. Republican House leaders issued a statement Wednesday evening. Speaker of the House Jon Hansen, R-Dell Ra…

State House leadership expresses condolences over passing of State Rep. Richard Vasgaard

On Wednesday, South Dakota House of Representatives leaders announced that State House Rep. Richard Vasgaard passed away following an accident.

Rep. Richard Vasgaard dies in farming accident

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Rep. Richard Vasgaard died following a farming accident on Wednesday, August 27. Vasgaard, 75, was confirmed to have died by a statement issued by the South Dakota Speaker of the House Jon Hansen. Presentation Sister’s new national leadership role Hansen, as well as other South Dakota leaders, issued condolences to Vasgaard's family. “I was honored to serve alongside Rep. Richard Vasgaard,” said South Dakota Spe…

Turner County lawmaker dies following farm accident

South Dakota House leadership addressed the death of a Turner County lawmaker who died in an accident Aug. 27.

State Lawmaker Dies In Accident

CENTERVILLE – A South Dakota legislator has died following a farming accident.