SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Friends and colleagues say former Gov. Bill Janklow was
a fundamental force in South Dakota politics and helped shape the state during his
four terms as governor.
Janklow announced Friday he is dying of brain cancer. He was elected governor in
1978, 1982, 1994 and 1998. The Republican was elected to the U.S. House in 2002,
but resigned after causing a fatal traffic accident in 2003.
Former state Senate Democratic Leader Scott Heidepriem says that Janklow had a
big idea every year as governor.
And former Senate Republican Leader Dave Knudson, who also served as Janklow's
chief of staff, says he believes Janklow was South Dakota's greatest governor. He says
Janklow was driven to solve problems.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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