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Written by Kathryn Hinderaker | July 8, 2020

Gov. Kristi Noem: The Courage to Reject a COVID-19 Shutdown

Gov. Noem talks us through how South Dakota flattened the curve without a statewide shutdown, what it was like having President Trump at Mount Rushmore, and more!

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Public Safety

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Spending & Taxes

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Energy & Environment

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Education

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November 27, 2023 by Bill Walsh

The legislature appropriates more money, the unions grab it for salaries, the school board cuts middle school band, and everyone blames the legislature for underfunding. Rinse and repeat.

November 27, 2023 by Bill Walsh

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