Aberdeen Woman Facing Arraignment Over Threat to Gubernatorial Candidate

A 69-year-old Aberdeen woman, Shauna King, is scheduled for arraignment this week after allegedly threatening Republican gubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden at a Northern State University football game.

By Christal Blue September 30, 2025 12:16 pm

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ABERDEEN, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A 69-year-old Aberdeen woman accused of threatening Republican gubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden is set to be arraigned this week. Prosecutors say Shauna King confronted Doeden at a Northern State University football game, telling him, “We got Kirk, you’re next.” She faces misdemeanor charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct, which could bring jail time and fines. King told KELOLAND News she struggles with mental health issues and plans to plead guilty. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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