After two women came forward with stories of sexual harassment or assault in Pierre last week, Argus Leader Media interviewed dozens of women about their experiences working in a statehouse dominated by men. Half reported being a victim or witness to some form of harassment or inappropriate behavior by male colleagues — from lewd jokes to unwanted touches.
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Topics: South Dakota Minnehaha County Sioux Falls
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