South Dakota governor uses video to vaunt COVID-19 response
4 years, 7 months ago

South Dakota governor uses video to vaunt COVID-19 response

Associated Press  

— South Dakota Gov. On Monday, she instead posted a nearly-nine minute video in which Noem said she has prioritized “freedom,” but claimed the “mainstream media” has attacked her for doing so. While the sparsely-populated and Republican-dominated state of South Dakota may be an afterthought in many national political conversations, Noem has courted attention from both conservative pundits and President Donald Trump, including seeking political advice from his former campaign-manager Corey Lewandowski. “If you want freedom, personal responsibility and a government that works for you, rather than dictates to you, South Dakota is the place to get it,” the governor said. Noem said the model helped the state be prepared for a “worst case scenario.” Health officials also reported 33 new COVID-19 cases.

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South Dakota’s Noem taking swings at potential 2024 rivals
3 years, 5 months ago

South Dakota’s Noem taking swings at potential 2024 rivals

Associated Press  

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Noem’s travel builds profile as virus surges in South Dakota
4 years, 1 month ago

Noem’s travel builds profile as virus surges in South Dakota

Associated Press  

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Kristi Noem is playing politics while Covid-19 burns through her state
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Kristi Noem is playing politics while Covid-19 burns through her state

CNN  

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Is Trump superfan Kristi Noem the nation's worst COVID governor of them all?
4 years, 4 months ago

Is Trump superfan Kristi Noem the nation's worst COVID governor of them all?

Raw Story  

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South Dakota’s Noem speaks at RNC as state virus cases rise
4 years, 4 months ago

South Dakota’s Noem speaks at RNC as state virus cases rise

Associated Press  

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