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BusinessDec 6, 2022

South Dakota Legislature tackles Christian marks in Capitol

A South Dakota legislative committee is trying to clarify how lawmakers can express their religious beliefs while respecting the First Amendment and the history of the Capitol building

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Social affairsDec 6, 2022

South Dakota's Noem tries to convince lawmakers on tax cut

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is trying to win over the Republican-controlled Legislature with details of her plan to enact a historic repeal of the state’s tax on groceries

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BusinessNov 9, 2022

After big win, Noem looks to cut tax, safeguard abortion ban

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem enjoyed a large reelection margin as she continued to angle for national prominence from her small state

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Government and politicsNov 4, 2022

'Slow day:' Guard emails don't match Noem border 'war' talk

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem described the U.S. border with Mexico as a “war zone” last year when she sent dozens of state National Guard troops there

Social affairsNov 1, 2022

Federal court rules SD ballot measure law curbs free speech

A federal appeals court has upheld a federal judge’s decision to block parts of a South Dakota law that would have required ballot petition workers to publicly disclose their personal information

Social affairsOct 25, 2022

South Dakota medical pot cards rise with 'pop-up clinics'

South Dakota has seen a rapid rise in people registering to use medical marijuana in recent months

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HealthOct 22, 2022

Will South Dakota OK pot again after 1st measure reversed?

Recreational marijuana legalization will be back on the South Dakota ballot in November

Social affairsOct 19, 2022

Justice: Hotel sued for denying rooms to Native Americans

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the owners of a hotel and bar in Rapid City, South Dakota, accusing them of violating the civil rights of Native Americans by refusing their requests to book a room at the Grand Gateway Hotel

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Social affairsOct 15, 2022

Native Americans recall torture, hatred at boarding schools

Victims of abusive, government-backed Native American boarding schools are sharing their experiences as U