OPINION October 13, 2021 Gov. Kristi Noem: We can't rely on a debt-ridden federal government to take care of us Recently, I was honored to spend some time at the Reagan Ranch in California. Ronald Reagan focused on growing the private sector, creating jobs and building the economy. His vision is my vision.
Kristi Noem October 2, 2021 Kristi Noem relaunching social studies standards process amid controversy Gov. Kristi Noem is hitting the reset button on South Dakota's proposed social studies curriculum, discarding her administration's previous standards and changing up who crafts the new ones.
South Dakota September 30, 2021 Noem severs ties with Lewandowski following sex misconduct allegations Republican Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota is cutting ties with Corey Lewandowski, one of her top political advisers, in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations made against him.
Kristi Noem September 29, 2021 Gov. Kristi Noem denies allegation of affair with Corey Lewandowski: 'Total garbage' Gov. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., denied allegations that she had an extramarital affair with Corey Lewandowski following a report from a conservative outlet.
Kristi Noem September 28, 2021 Noem says media 'trying to destroy my children' after report over daughter’s certification denial South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said the media is "trying to destroy my children" after a report alleged she engaged in a conflict of interest following a meeting with the head of the state agency in charge of approving or denying her daughter's application to become a real estate appraiser.
Kristi Noem September 24, 2021 Kristi Noem's decision to reject girls' sports bill faces new scrutiny amid questions of lobbyist's influence South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is encountering heightened scrutiny over decision to reject women's sports legislation, with many questioning the influence of a longtime advisor – Matt McCaulley – who also has ties to the state's top employer.
Kristi Noem September 24, 2021 South Dakota's Noem delays social studies standards amid concerns over left-wing influences South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is delaying consideration of new social studies standards as critics have accused her of allowing left-wing influences to taint the state's curriculum.
CRIME September 1, 2021 12-state human trafficking sting frees 59 victims, including 2 minors; 102 suspects arrested A twelve-state human trafficking sting dubbed Operation United Front netted 102 arrests and freed 59 victims, including at least two minors, according to prosecutors in each of the states.
South Dakota August 26, 2021 South Dakota AG gets fines, no jail time in pedestrian death South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg pleaded no contest Thursday to a pair of misdemeanor traffic charges over a crash last year that killed a pedestrian, avoiding jail time despite bitter complaints from the victim’s family that he was being too lightly punished for actions they called "inexcusable."
South Dakota August 25, 2021 Prosecutor: South Dakota AG to take plea deal in fatal crash South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg will avoid a trial and take a plea deal on misdemeanor traffic charges in a crash last year in which he hit and killed a man who was walking along a rural highway, a prosecutor said Wednesday.
The Ingraham Angle August 14, 2021 Kristi Noem: Sturgis rally in South Dakota about ‘personal choices’ over government mandates Noem fired back Friday night – during an appearance on ӣƵ’ “The Ingraham Angle” – against those warning the Sturgis rally might become a 'super spreader' event.