FACT CHECK: Instagram Post Falsely Claims Kristi Noem Banned The Sale Of Watermelon Slices In South Dakota

post shared on Instagram South Dakota’s Republican Governor Kristi Noem claims to have banned the sale of watermelon slices in the state. Verdict: False A spokesperson for Noem denied the claims in an email to Check Your Facts. Fact check: Nearly two-thirds of South Dakotans said they had a “negative view” of Noem after the […]
Proposed Abortion Amendments Qualify for Ballots in Colorado, South Dakota

Officials in South Dakota and Colorado have approved amendments that enshrine the right to abortion in their state constitutions. Republican South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson released a statement Thursday saying her office approved the abortion bill after certifying it had the required number of signatures to appear on the November ballot. Announced by […]
Mitt Romney vs Rand Paul Proxy War Ignites for North Dakota House Seat

Dr. Rick Becker, the leading candidate for a major seat in North Dakota’s state legislature, is in the middle of a proxy war between the Republican establishment and America First conservatives. Becker is promoting his candidacy as a constitutional conservative who champions freedom. His top legislative priorities are ensuring President Joe Biden opens borders, protects […]
Noem Doubles Down On Claim That Cartels Operate In South Dakota Reservations

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem speaks at the Monument Leadership Conference sponsored by the South Dakota Republican Party before introducing former President Donald Trump on September 8, 2023 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Noem supported Trump during the event. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) OAN’s Brooke Mallory4:05pm – Friday, May 17, 2024 After being barred […]
Rochester, Minnesota, bank and North Dakota bank to merge in $116.4M deal – INFORUM

ROCHESTER — Home Federal Savings Bank, a 90-year-old Rochester financial institution, announced Wednesday that it will merge with Aleras Financial Corporation of Grand Forks, North Dakota, in a deal valued at approximately $116.4 million. Home Federal’s parent company, HMN Financial, Inc., signed an agreement for the bank to merge with Aleras. Founded in 1934, Home […]
Trump Veepstakes: The pros and cons of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem

Where do Trump and Biden stand on important issues? California Republican Party Committeeman Sean Steele and Delegate Roxanne Hoge appear on “Fox News at Night” to discuss President Biden’s CNN interview and Sen. Chuck Schumer blames Republicans for border crisis We discussed about it. Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of profiles […]
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum front and center at Trump New Jersey rally

North Dakota Governor and former presidential candidate Doug Burgum took center stage at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, on Saturday, placing him among an increasingly short list of running mate candidates. There is growing speculation that he remains a candidate. Burgum was a guest on President Trump’s campaign project “Trump Force One.” […]
Signatures submitted in bid to bring ‘Top 2’ primaries to South Dakota

Thousands more signatures than needed were submitted to support South Dakota’s “top-two” primary system. Under the proposed system, which is already in place in states such as California and Washington, candidates from all parties would participate in a single nonpartisan ballot, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election, regardless of affiliation. . […]
Jury convicts North Dakota lawmaker of misdemeanor speculation

A North Dakota jury on Friday convicted a state lawmaker of misdemeanor charges related to rental buildings in the state involving ownership. One parliamentary leader said he disagreed with the ruling and would review related laws and regulations. Republican Rep. Jason Dockter of Bismarck was indicted in December 2023 on charges of speculating or betting […]
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem suggests President Joe Biden’s dog, Commander, also should have been shot

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), who recently came under fire for shooting and killing her 14-month-old dog Cricket, said in an interview Sunday that President Biden’s dog Commander should have suffered a similar fate. suggested. Documents released in February said the commander bit Secret Service agents at least 20 times between October 2022 and […]