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South Dakota December 22, 2020

Gov. Kristi Noem whips out flamethrower in Instagram photo

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem generated some buzz on social media when she posted a photo of herself holding a flamethrower.

South Dakota December 16, 2020

South Dakota attorney general speaks publicly about fatal crash: 'I believe I have not committed any crime'

PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg said he's confident he didn't commit a crime when he struck and killed a man as he drove along a dark highway in September.

Kristi Noem December 2, 2020

Daily Beast ripped for tying Gov. Kristi Noem to grandmother's death over COVID response despite negative test

An article published this week by The Daily Beast has been widely criticized for seeming to blame South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for the death of her own grandmother. 

South Dakota November 18, 2020

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem explains stance on mask mandate, won't enforce 'to make people feel good'

Noem’s office has declined to enact statewide guidelines such as those active in New York, Ohio and many other states.

2020 Senate Races November 17, 2020

As US Senate may be 50-50, Sens. Lott and Daschle say 'trust and respect' key to their 2000 power share

In 2000, with the election of President George W. Bush, Republican Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi became Senate Majority Leader with the Texan's January 20 inauguration.

Kristi Noem November 12, 2020

Kristi Noem slams Obama memoir's 'ridiculous' message

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is taking on former President Obama, suggesting he was hypocritical in arguing the "possibility of America" had yet to be realized.

2020 Presidential Election November 8, 2020

South Dakota Gov. Noem: Al Gore got his day in court -- Trump deserves the same consideration

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem urged the country to “afford the 70.6 million Americans that voted for President Trump the same consideration" provided to former vice president Al Gore in the 2000 legal battle that resulted in a Supreme Court decision and a George W. Bush victory. 

2020 Presidential Election October 16, 2020

Noem argues Hunter Biden story 'does grave damage' to former vice president's 'credibility'

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, campaigning in the battleground state of New Hampshire on behalf of President Trump and fellow Republicans – took aim at Joe Biden over a much publicized story this week in the New York Post regarding the Democratic presidential nominee’s son Hunter Biden.

America Together October 16, 2020

Paralyzed South Dakota high school senior scores touchdown in one of team's final games

High school sports can sometimes leave a lasting impression on the kids, parents and coaches involved, and that’s what happened last week in South Dakota.

Crime October 13, 2020

911 call in South Dakota AG's alleged fatal crash released

South Dakota public safety officials have released the 911 call placed by state Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg after he allegedly fatally struck a local resident.

ELECTIONS October 7, 2020

South Dakota mail-in voting: What to know

As the United States prepares to hold a presidential election in the midst of a deadly pandemic, many states are relying on voting by mail to reduce in-person contact at the polls, including South Dakota.