South Dakota state government
Noem says she will try again for Mount Rushmore fireworks
By Stephen Groves Jun. 15, 2021 04:20 PM EDT
South Dakota's Noem launches legal strategy to take on Biden
By Stephen Groves May. 24, 2021 01:39 PM EDT
Vaccinations begin for 12- to 15-year-olds in South Dakota
May. 13, 2021 09:19 AM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — U.S. Census data shows there are more than 48,000 young people who are now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in South Dakota.
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More than half of adults have been fully vaccinated in SD
May. 12, 2021 11:19 AM EDT
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Health said Wednesday the state has crossed the 50% threshold for the number of adult residents who are...
Mask requirement ending at South Dakota public universities
May. 04, 2021 05:41 PM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota's six public universities will no longer require people to wear masks beginning next week, the state Board of Regents...
Noem issues order banning vaccine passports in South Dakota
Apr. 21, 2021 03:55 PM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has joined a handful of governors who have issued executive orders banning the development or use of...
Noem asks Biden to allow fireworks at Mount Rushmore in July
Apr. 13, 2021 12:03 PM EDT
KEYSTONE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem sent a letter to President Joe Biden Tuesday asking that he intervene and allow a Fourth of July fireworks display at...
South Dakota reports 187 new COVID-19 cases in last 2 days
Apr. 12, 2021 05:23 PM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota health officials on Monday confirmed 187 new COVID-19 cases and one new death over the last two days.
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Noem pitches transgender sports ban; lawmakers say not now
By Stephen Groves Apr. 07, 2021 05:56 PM EDT
Noem gets vaccine, marks opening of vaccine eligibility
Apr. 05, 2021 04:04 PM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem marked the occasion of the state opening vaccines to adults 16 and older Monday by receiving her first...
South Dakota to open vaccines to all adults next week
Mar. 31, 2021 12:05 PM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Anyone in South Dakota over 16 years of age will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination starting on Monday.
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Additional priority group eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Mar. 22, 2021 12:13 PM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Tens of thousands of additional people in South Dakota are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.
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Officials drop community spread rating for Pennington County
Mar. 15, 2021 03:58 PM EDT
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Department of Health officials have dropped the rate of community spread of the coronavirus from substantial to moderate...
UK COVID-19 variant discovered in South Dakota for 1st time
Mar. 11, 2021 08:03 PM EST
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — State Department of Health officials said Thursday that the variant strain of the coronavirus first detected in the United Kingdom has...
South Dakota lawmakers begin redistricting amid uncertainty
By Stephen Groves Mar. 09, 2021 04:05 PM EST
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — As South Dakota lawmakers took their initial steps Tuesday to redraw legislative districts, they were warned they will likely be working on...
South Dakota to lower age minimum for COVID-19 vaccinations
Feb. 17, 2021 02:39 PM EST
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Health will be lowering the age for COVID-19 vaccinations to those who are 65 and over, officials said...
South Dakota lawmakers weigh voting laws amid election doubt
By Stephen Groves Feb. 12, 2021 05:45 PM EST
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Republicans are pushing a series of bills that they say would instill more confidence in elections but that critics worry will...
Noem reveals $125 million extra funds, touts virus response
By Stephen Groves Feb. 09, 2021 06:09 PM EST
Noem's push for scholarship endowment gets early support
By Stephen Groves Feb. 08, 2021 01:03 PM EST
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem's proposal to put $50 million toward a need-based scholarship endowment cleared its first test in the Legislature on...