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South Dakota April 11, 2023

South Dakota man gets 12 years for police standoff

Daniel Tobacco, 29, of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison for a 2021 standoff, during which he shot at police and fled into woods near his home.

Montana April 7, 2023

Judge cancels Montana gas plant's permit over climate concerns

State District Judge Michael Moses canceled an air quality permit for a Montana natural gas plant, claiming officials failed to adequately consider climate ramifications.

South Dakota April 7, 2023

Noem warns Biden admin over proposed Title IX regulations for transgender athletes: 'We'll see you in court'

South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem has vowed to fight back against the Biden administration's proposed set of Title IX rules to expand the meaning of sexual discrimination to include gender identity that would prevent schools and colleges from banning transgender athletes.

Winter Storm April 3, 2023

Northern Plains face blizzard warnings as possible ‘biggest snowstorm’ of year bears down

Parts of the Northern Plains could see more than two feet of snow as blizzard warnings are in effect ahead of what is anticipated to be a major snowstorm.

South Dakota March 27, 2023

SD lawmakers fail to override Gov. Noem's cryptocurrency regulation veto

The South Dakota House of Representatives failed Monday to override Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's veto of a bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrency at the state level.

South Dakota March 24, 2023

Iowa murder suspect arrested outside pot dispensary in South Dakota

Nathanial Byron Kessel, 41, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, was arrested outside a South Dakota marijuana dispensary on a first-degree murder charge.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash March 24, 2023

TikTok's bipartisan backlash a 'wonderful' sign, Noem says as SD takes action on Chinese influence

Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of Chinese-based social media app TikTok, was roundly grilled by Congress Thursday, leading to reaction from Gov. Kristi Noem.

Missouri March 21, 2023

Missouri Legislature latest to join tax relief bandwagon

Missouri has passed its second tax cut in the past six months, joining a slew of other states that have seen sweeping tax reductions for individuals and corporations.

South Dakota March 21, 2023

South Dakota Gov. Noem signs $7.4B budget, despite clashes with lawmakers

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed into law a $7.4 billion state budget for the coming fiscal year, despite multiple policy disagreements with lawmakers.

South Dakota March 21, 2023

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs legislation to increase state's prison system budget

The governor of South Dakota is investing in the state's criminal justice system. Kristi Noem signed legislation to put over $390 million into South Dakota's prison system.

OPINION March 20, 2023

Politicians are quietly preparing for a digital dollar. It’s not good for your freedom

Politicians are quietly preparing for a digital dollar. It’s not good for your freedom, but legislation is being pushed in all 50 states to ease implementation.