South Dakota

Trump picks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary

Noem, once seen as a possible running mate for Trump, is currently serving her second term as South Dakota's gov after a reelection in 2022

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks to the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, Nov. 5, 2021.
Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiasts

Discussion paper: Sturgis rally caused spread of coronavirus

The controversial paper gave a “ballpark estimate” that 19% of new cases in the US between August 2 and September 2 were a result of the rally.

|ByEVE YOUNG
South Dakota Attorney-General Jason Ravnsborg

South Dakota A-G thought he hit a deer with his car, but it was a person

In his statement, Ravnsborg said he "immediately" called 911 after the accident and that the sheriff arrived to the scene shortly after.

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