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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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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."

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.

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 Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” – against those warning the Sturgis rally might become a 'super spreader' event.

August 12, 2021

Gov. Kristi Noem: Bikers come to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (and South Dakota) for freedom

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is one of the biggest gatherings for motorcycle enthusiasts in the world. While the rally has always promoted an independent spirit, these past two years have taken on a new meaning of freedom.