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Trump’s Rushmore Dream Collides With Reality on Mount Rushmore
politics12 days ago

Trump’s Rushmore Dream Collides With Reality on Mount Rushmore

Trump heads to Mount Rushmore for a 250th‑anniversary event, but carving a fifth presidential likeness is deemed physically impossible by the monument’s fixed design; however, Interior Secretary Burgum says there could be room for a Trump face. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has introduced legislation to authorize the carving, but the bill is stalled and unlikely to clear the Senate. The visit unfolds in a different political climate than 2020, alongside revived but incomplete projects like the Garden of American Heroes.

via CNN|
#anna-paulina-luna#congress#mount-rushmore
Noem commutation linked to new murder charges in SD case
politics26 days ago

Noem commutation linked to new murder charges in SD case

In February 2023, Gov. Kristi Noem commuted the life sentence of a man named Milk for a 1993 stabbing death in Winner, South Dakota. Prosecutors later filed charges tying Milk to the death, with South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley saying the commutation was Noem’s decision. The Associated Press notes Noem has since joined NovaRed Mining in a strategic advisory role.

via AP News|
#commutation#kristi-noem#milk
Gut-instinct find uncovers 38-foot T. rex, heading to Sotheby’s auction
science1 month ago

Gut-instinct find uncovers 38-foot T. rex, heading to Sotheby’s auction

A South Dakota rancher’s gut feeling led paleontologists to a 67-million-year-old T. rex skeleton unearthed on his land; now nicknamed Gus, the 38-foot fossil is headed to Sotheby’s with estimates up to $30 million, potentially delivering a multi-million windfall to the landowner’s widow under private-land fossil ownership laws.

via Luxurylaunches|
#fossil-auction#private-land-fossils#science
Rhoden and Doeden to Meet in July GOP Runoff for South Dakota Governor
politics1 month ago

Rhoden and Doeden to Meet in July GOP Runoff for South Dakota Governor

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden will face businessman Toby Doeden in a July 28 GOP primary runoff for a full term after neither cleared 35% in Tuesday’s vote. Doeden led with about 31%, Rhoden had 25%, followed by Rep. Dusty Johnson at 23% and former House Speaker Jon Hansen at 21%. Trump did not endorse; Doeden markets himself as a political outsider and Trump ally, while Rhoden touts property tax cuts and crime reductions. The Republican nominee is favored in the general election in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat governor since the 1970s, and Trump carried SD by 29 points in 2024.

via NBC News|
#2026-election#gop-runoff#larry-rhoden
Primaries shake up California, Iowa, and South Dakota races as late results roll in
politics1 month ago

Primaries shake up California, Iowa, and South Dakota races as late results roll in

Six states held primaries on Tuesday, delivering a mix of wins and unresolved races: in Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek won the Senate nomination while Trump-endorsed Randy Feenstra lost the GOP governor’s race to Zach Lahn; in California, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to the November ballot and Xavier Becerra is in a strong position for one of the two governor slots, though the second slot remains uncertain as late vote counts come in (with talk of a Hilton vs. Steyer showdown); in Montana, Democrat Alani Bankhead won the Senate nomination, boosting Democrats’ hopes; in South Dakota, Governor Larry Rhoden trailed in a crowded field and faces a potential runoff under the state’s rules. The results reflect mixed outcomes for Trump-endorsed candidates and Democrats’ strategies across red-leaning states, with California’s slow-count dynamics likely to shape the national map.

via CNN|
#california#elections#iowa
South Dakota primaries heat up with governor showdown, Senate race and Sioux Falls mayoral bid
politics1 month ago

South Dakota primaries heat up with governor showdown, Senate race and Sioux Falls mayoral bid

South Dakota voters will cast GOP nominations for governor (Rhoden vs. Johnson, Hansen, Doeden), U.S. Senate (Rounds vs. McNeal) and U.S. House (Jackley vs. Bialota), plus a Sioux Falls mayoral race; Democrat Dan Ahlers is unopposed for the Democratic nomination for governor. A 35% threshold could trigger a June 23 runoff, and independents may participate in the Democratic primary while party rules limit participation in the Republican primary.

via PBS|
#governor#politics#primaries
Ex-SD mayor roasts Noem, likening her exit to Sarah Palin
world4 months ago

Ex-SD mayor roasts Noem, likening her exit to Sarah Palin

A former Aberdeen mayor criticizes Kristi Noem’s six-year tenure as South Dakota governor, saying she “did a Sarah Palin” and quit, as Noem faces renewed scrutiny after being fired by Donald Trump from her Homeland Security post. The dismissal followed controversy over immigration policy, a costly DHS ad campaign, FEMA reductions, and rumors of an affair with adviser Corey Lewandowski. Critics note a minimal legislative legacy and high turnover during her tenure, while Trump later nominated a replacement and Noem moved to a new envoy role, underscoring ongoing controversy surrounding her leadership.

via The Independent|
#dhs#kristi-noem#sarah-palin
policy5 months ago

South Dakota SCIF Plan Stirs DHS, CISA Scrutiny

Senior DHS officials want to sponsor a TS/SCI secure facility (SCIF) at Dakota State University in Sioux Falls, SD, but current and former CISA/DHS staff say there’s no clear national-security need for a SD-based SCIF and warn about funding, accreditation costs, and potential political favoritism toward the Noem-aligned university; the plan, tied to a March executive order, would require university construction and federal involvement only in accreditation, raising questions about whether it’s worth the optics and expense given limited regional demand for highly classified space.

via Politico|
#cisa#dhs#kristi-noem
film11 months ago

‘Americana’ Sparks Eccentric Neo-Western with Sydney Sweeney

'Americana' is a violent, Tarantino-style neo-Western film set in South Dakota, featuring a mix of genre-blurring elements, stylized dialogue, and a plot centered around a sacred ghost shirt. The film explores themes of violence, marginalized characters, and Native American culture, with a nonlinear narrative and a high body count, showcasing promising but somewhat derivative filmmaking. Sydney Sweeney delivers a compelling performance amidst a convoluted plot involving theft, revenge, and gunfights.

via Variety|
#americana#film#neo-western
South Dakota Reports First Measles Case of 2025 Amid Outbreak Concerns
health1 year ago

South Dakota Reports First Measles Case of 2025 Amid Outbreak Concerns

South Dakota reports its first measles case of the year, highlighting the importance of vaccination, especially before international travel, as the CDC updates its guidance. The infected adult had traveled abroad and visited medical centers in South Dakota, prompting health officials to advise vigilance for symptoms. The CDC emphasizes that the MMR vaccine is highly effective and recommends vaccination for those without immunity to prevent the spread of this highly contagious disease.

via ABC News|
#cdc#health#measles