A federal judge ruled Gov. Kristi Noem can’t force a July Fourth fireworks show at Mount Rushmore, citing environmental, tribal and health concerns.
Author: Joe Sneve, Sioux Falls Argus Leader
‘Is it too late to add something to my Christmas list?’: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wields flamethrower on Instagram
The Republican governor posted a photo of herself holding the flamethrower with the caption, “Is it too late to add something to my Christmas list?”
Gov. Kristi Noem says South Dakota has proven a point during COVID-19 pandemic: Lockdowns are ‘useless’
But South Dakota has consistently broken records in recent weeks related to new and active cases, hospitalizations and the number of COVID-19 deaths.
South Dakota AG struck, killed a pedestrian with car; initially said he thought he hit a deer, officials say
South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg told authorities he thought he hit a deer on Saturday night when he struck and killed a pedestrian.
South Dakota governor demands tribes remove travel checkpoints on Indian reservations
South Dakota Indian tribes have set up checkpoints on reservations restricting travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.