Rhoden appoints John Shubeck to represent District 16

Gov. Rhoden appoints Beresford veteran, farmer to fill legislative vacancy

PIERRE — A Beresford veteran, farmer and youth athletics coach will be taking up lawmaking following a gubernatorial appointment. Gov. Larry Rhoden on Wednesday, Sept. 17, announced the appointment of Beresford’s John Shubeck to the South Dakota House of Representatives. Shubeck will serve as a representative for District 16, which spans much of Lincoln, Turner and Union counties, including the cities and towns of Alcester, Beresford, Canton, Le…

Governor picks Beresford man to fill vacant South Dakota House seat

The South Dakota House of Representatives meets on Feb. 6, 2025, at the Capitol in Pierre. (Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight)The governor appointed John Shubeck of Beresford to the South Dakota House of Representatives on Wednesday, filling a seat left vacated by the death of Rep. Richard Vasgaard, a Republican from Centerville. State Rep. John Shubeck, R-Beresford. (Courtesy of Governor’s Office) Vasgaard, a farmer, died last month at age 7…

Rhoden appoints John Shubeck to represent District 16

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of John Shubeck to represent District 16 in the South Dakota House of Representatives. The seat was formerly held by Representative Richard Vasgaard who died at the end of August. Rep. Richard Vasgaard dies in farming accident "It's truly humbling to follow in the footsteps of Representative Richard Vasgaard who took so much time throughout his life to impac…

Gov. Rhoden enlists retired Marine ahead of prison vote

Gov. Larry Rhoden on Wednesday appointed John Shubeck to represent District 16 in the South Dakota House of Representatives, filling the seat formerly held by the late Rep. Richard Vasgaard.“John embodies the core values of not only South Dakota, but also of late Rep. Vasgaard,” Rhoden said in a statement. “He has lived a life of service and hard work as a veteran, a coach, a church elder, and a Turner County farmer. I trust he will carry on his…