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State, federal officials investigate South Dakota office of economic development

November 5, 2013/

State and federal authorities are investigating "alleged misconduct" several years ago at the South Dakota economic development office.

Gov. Dennis Daugaard acknowledged the investigation Wednesday afternoon in response to inquiries from the Argus Leader. The release came just over a week after the death by gunshot of Richard Benda, a former Cabinet secretary who oversaw the Office of Economic Development.

Full Story: http://www.argusleader.com/article/20131031/NEWS/310310016/State-federal-officials-investigate-SD-office-economic-development?gcheck=1

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