Dennis Eisnach News Today

I had the opportunity to meet Ralph Lyon a few weeks back, and it was like old home day in South Dakota politics. The son of storied West River legislator Red Lyon, when we spoke, he noted he was brother to PUC Commissioner Laska Schoenfelder, which brought back a lot of memories of painting blue…

A former mayor of Pierre passed away over the weekend. 85-year-old Dennis Eisnach died peacefully at home Saturday (Jan. 16) surrounded by his family. Current Pierre mayor Steve Harding says Eisnach was a true public servant who helped modernize the city’s government. Eisnach was mayor from 2002-2008. A private family service will be held due to COVID-19. A public service and celebration of life will be held this summer or early fall. The family wishes for memorials to be directed to Country...