Category: South Dakota

Trump Endorses Reelection of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem: ‘A Fighter’

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem in her reelection bid. In a statement, Trump spoke highly of Noem’s character, policies, and performance. “Kristi Noem has done a great job as Governor of South Dakota,” Trump said. “She is strong on Borders, the Second Amendment, preserving land and Energy Dominance,…


South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Signs ‘Fairness’ Bill Barring Boys From Participating in Girls’ Sports

South Dakota’s governor on Feb. 3 signed legislation that bars athletes from competing on single sex sports teams if they are of the other sex. Senate Bill 46 was approved by the state’s legislature before being signed by Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican, at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. “This bill has been…


South Dakota Legislature Passes Ban on Boys Competing in Girls’ Sports

Athletes in primary schools and colleges in South Dakota will have to compete in sports with peers of their own gender if Gov. Kristi Noem signs legislation that lawmakers in both state chambers have passed. South Dakota’s House of Representatives, in a 50–17 vote on Tuesday, approved the bill, Senate Bill 46. No Democrats voted…


South Dakota Governor’s Bill Would Let Workers Sue Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

South Dakota’s governor has unveiled a legislative proposal that would prevent employers from denying medical and religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, provided certain criteria are met. The proposed legislation (pdf) says an employee seeking a medical exemption must get a certificate signed by a doctor in South Dakota attesting that the worker “has a…


South Dakota Governor Announces 2 Pro-Life Bills That Would Ban Almost All Abortions

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Friday announced two bills that would ban almost all abortions in the state, with one seeking to ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, and the other seeking to ban telemedicine abortions. “Every human life is unique and beautiful from the moment it is conceived. Every life is…


Awesome Science (Episodes 11): Explore The Mammoth Site

Noah explores The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota. He’ll explore this amazing site, where over one hundred mammoths have been preserved in the sediments in an ancient sinkhole. He’ll find out how genetics can explain where the mammoths came from after the global Flood, why radio carbon dating can only give us accurate…


South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Announces Legislation Blocking Critical Race Theory

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has unveiled a draft legislation which she said would block critical race theory (CRT) as the basis of education in her state’s colleges and schools. “Our schools should teach our children our nation’s true and honest history,” Noem said in a Dec. 21 statement announcing the legislative effort. “They should…


NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Nov. 24)

Ahmaud Arbery’s mother says her son can now rest in peace after a jury reached its verdict, the South Dakota supreme court is ruling against legalizing recreational marijuana, and NTD hears from an energy expert about whether or not releasing oil from the strategic reserve will help lower soaring gas prices.


No. 1 South Carolina Cruises to 72–41 Win Over South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.—South Carolina shot 46.7 percent from the field and made quick work of South Dakota on Friday night at the Mammoth Sports Construction Invitational, but it was the stingy defensive effort that led the No. 1 Gamecocks to a 72–41 win over South Dakota. Destanni Henderson scored 15 points, including 4 3-pointers for…


South Dakota Man Charged With Killing 3, Wounding 2 Others

SCOTLAND, S.D.—A South Dakota man has been charged with murder and other counts for allegedly gunning down his ex-girlfriend, her father, and another woman and wounding his ex-girlfriend’s mother and a young child. Francis Lange, 42, made an initial appearance Wednesday in Bon Homme County Circuit Court. He faces six charges—three counts of first-degree murder,…