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Noem’s ‘banish the cartels’ obscures statewide drug problem, tribal leaders say
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is the second in a series exploring the influence of drug cartels in South Dakota, on and off the state’s reservations. The first story can be found at this link. For months, ...
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Plea reached for one of six Mitchell baseball players facing rape charges
One of six Mitchell baseball players charged with rape has reached a plea agreement with the Pennington County State's Attorney's Office. Find the full story at the Rapid City Journal.
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South Dakota to receive $3.6 million in nationwide baby powder settlement with roots in the state
South Dakota will collect $3.6 million from Johnson & Johnson to settle allegations that the company marketed unsafe talc-based baby powder products to consumers. The settlement is part of a $700 ...
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Drug cartels: A link in every illegal fentanyl pill in South Dakota, not just on reservations
EDITOR’S NOTE:This story is the first in a series exploring the influence of drug cartels in South Dakota, on and off the state’s reservations. Years ago, domestic methamphetamine users would make ...
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Group that sued Kristi Noem says she was ‘threatening’ while trying to avoid being served
The group that sued Governor Kristi Noem for her promotion of a Texas dental office wants the lawsuit reinstated and says Noem was “evasive” and “threatening” while she attempted to avoid being served ...
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$300 million South Dakota high-speed internet initiative enters final stretch
About 91% of South Dakota has access to broadband service, putting the statewide ConnectSD high-speed internet initiative in its final stretch. “That’s a lot of work, look at that,” said Mike Waldner, ...
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Amid discussion of new prisons, some South Dakota lawmakers on budget panel call for reforms
A comparison with North Dakota caused some lawmakers on South Dakota’s legislative budget committee to say Tuesday that changes are needed to curb high incarceration numbers. The discussion came as ...
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Republican runs afoul of anti-abortion groups after labeling their phone calls a ‘scam’
A top Republican state official has run afoul of anti-abortion groups after labeling their recent phone operation a “scam.” The controversy started May 13 with a news release from South Dakota ...
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Republican factions fighting for control of the party in Tuesday’s primary election
Most of the action in Tuesday’s South Dakota primary election is in Republican legislative races, where a fight for control of the party has drawn in players ranging from upstart challengers to ...
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Initial test finds ‘forever chemical’ in Mount Rushmore drinking water at level exceeding new limit
A sample of Mount Rushmore National Memorial’s drinking water had levels of a “forever chemical” exceeding new limits established by the federal government. Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, or PFOS, is ...
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Health care officials call federal ‘unfunded mandate’ for nursing homes a ‘threat’
Health care industry representatives voiced concerns to lawmakers Tuesday in Pierre regarding newly finalized federal staffing standards for nursing homes. “This is an unfunded mandate being placed on ...
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Kristi Noem said she is proud to “support babies, moms, and families.” Her record shows otherwise, critics say.
As South Dakota governor, Noem has rejected programs and millions of dollars in federal funds that would have benefited parents and children and provided care during pregnancy. Critics say her ...