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Border security February 20, 2024

Migrant crisis: Noem sends National Guard to southern border's 'warzone'

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem labeled the southern border a "warzone" as she announced the deployment of 60 additional National Guard troops to assist Texas Gov. Greg Abbot.

South Dakota February 13, 2024

South Dakota Gov. Noem fills 2 legislative seats after state Supreme Court ruling on conflicts of interest

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has filled two legislative seats that had been vacant, one of which had been empty for months, after a ruling by the state Supreme Court.

ELECTIONS February 9, 2024

Popular GOP governor announces endorsement in key battleground Senate race: 'Accomplishes missions'

Gov. Kristi Noem endorsed former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy for the Montana Senate race, just hours after fellow Montanan Rep. Matt Rosendale launched his campaign.

South Dakota February 6, 2024

South Dakota man faces murder charge after crashing into officer during police chase

Joseph Gene Hoek's downward spiral of drug use, violent threats, and mental health deterioration led to his arrest for murder after running down a chief deputy in a police chase.

South Dakota February 5, 2024

South Dakota bills criminalizing AI child porn, xylazine, head to Noem's desk

Bills criminalizing the animal sedative xylazine, as well as artificial intelligence-generated child sexual abuse imagery, have cleared the South Dakota Legislature.

Kristi Noem February 5, 2024

Kristi Noem shares vision for America in new book amid speculation about running as Trump's VP

South Dakota Gov. Krisit Noem will release a book this spring outlining her vision for America and sharing stories about why the Republican Party of today is the way forward.

South Dakota February 4, 2024

South Dakota Gov Noem banned from tribal reservation over remarks on US southern border

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been banned from the Pine Ridge Reservation by Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out of the Oglala Tribe after her comments to bolster Texas border.

OPINION February 2, 2024

You could lose your retirement savings in the next financial crash unless others follow this state's lead

Lawmakers in South Dakota introduced legislation to help protect the retirement accounts and property rights of their citizens. Other states should take similar action.

South Dakota February 1, 2024

South Dakota man takes plea deal in 2013 death of girlfriend, avoiding murder charge

After more than a decade since Meshell Will was found dead in the Black Hills of South Dakota, her boyfriend, Richard Schmitz, accepted a plea deal a day before his trial.

South Dakota February 1, 2024

South Dakota Gov. Noem seeks to bolster Texas security efforts at US-Mexico border

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is considering increasing support for Texas' efforts to address immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border, including sending razor wire.

South Dakota January 25, 2024

South Dakota jury finds 2 men guilty of kidnapping, carjacking FBI employee

Two men, Deyvin Morales and Juan Alvarez-Soto, have been convicted by a federal jury in South Dakota for their involvement in the 2022 kidnapping of an FBI employee.