KOTA Territory's investigative reporter, Blake Troli, breaks down some of the hot topics happening around the state of South Dakota with 2026 South Dakota Rep. candidate Emmett Reistroffer.

We sat down with Reistroffer for around an hour to speak on his beliefs, his intentions for office, and his life. What follows is the complete transcript of that interview.

RAPID CITY, SD — Local business and public policy professional Emmett Reistroffer today announced his campaign for the South Dakota House of Representatives, District 35, running in the Republican Primary on June 2nd.

Reistroffer promises straightforward, no-bull leadership that puts the people of District 35 first, prioritizing real taxpayer relief, public safety and long-term reforms to ensure fiscal responsibility and bring accountability and transparency to Pierre.

“District 35 is full of brave men and women who’ve served our country and hardworking families just trying to make ends meet. I’m running for them,” said Reistroffer.

On the show this week is D15 Democrat Rep Erick Muckey, D35 Republican House candidate Emmett Reistroffer as well as Nathan Sanderson the Executive Director of the SD Retailers Association. Plug in as we talk about teacher salaries, budgets, tax cuts, Services cuts, ballot measures, B-21, meet Emmett, show horse bills, pie eating contest, best burgers and MORE!