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Supporters of Leonard Peltier ask for COVID-19 release

February 1, 2022

Jim Monk,

Leonard PeltierFARGO (KVRR) – Advocates say Leonard Peltier, the man convicted of killing two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, has COVID-19 and should be transferred to a hospital. “On Friday, January 28, Leonard Peltier tested positive for COVID-19 at Coleman I U.S. Federal Penitentiary” according to the International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee. “Supporters and family urgently ask…

Dusty Johnson to seek 3rd term in U.S. House

January 31, 2022

Jim Monk,

Rep. Dusty JohnsonPIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is seeking reelection to a third term. The 45-year-old Republican on Monday announced his run for the state’s lone House seat in a statement that promoted his record and effectiveness on agriculture policy. Johnson is facing a primary challenge from state Rep. Taffy Howard. Democrats have not announced a candidate for…

SD House committee advances ban on trans restroom policies

January 31, 2022

Jim Monk,

South Dakota CapitolPIERRE, S.D. – A South Dakota bill that would ban transgender students from using school restrooms that match their gender identity has cleared its first hurdle in the Legislature. The House State Affairs committee sent the bill to a vote on the House floor. The Republican-controlled Legislature has taken up several bills that deal with transgender youth this…

Women’s Hoops: Jacks Beat Bison in Fargo

Jacks: 76 Bison: 60

January 29, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO: Final SDSU:76 NDSU:60 Categories: College, North Dakota News, South Dakota News, Top Sports Headlines Tags: NDSU, NDSU Women’s Basketball

Federal judge halts Noem’s abortion pill restriction rule

January 27, 2022

Jim Monk,

PIERRE, S.D. – A federal judge has temporarily halted a South Dakota rule from taking effect that would have made the state one of the hardest places in the U.S. to get abortion pills. U.S. District Judge Karen Schreier granted a request from Planned Parenthood for a restraining order on a state Department of Health rule that was set to…

South Dakota House committee approves trans athlete ban

January 26, 2022

Jim Monk,

South Dakota CapitolPIERRE, S.D. – A South Dakota House committee on Wednesday approved a proposal from Republican Gov. Kristi Noem to ban transgender women and girls from competing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity. All 11 Republicans on the House State Affairs committee voted in favor of the bill, which has been cast as “protecting fairness in…

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

January 26, 2022

KVRR Staff,

Justice Stephen Breyer (CNN)WASHINGTON – Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, giving President Joe Biden an opening he pledged to fill by naming the first Black woman to the high court. The 83-year-old Breyer’s departure won’t change the 6-3 conservative advantage on the court, since his replacement would be confirmed by a Senate where Democrats hold a slim majority….

NDSU graduate from Williston named South Dakota GOP executive director

January 25, 2022

Jim Monk,

Terin LuceroFARGO (KVRR/WNAX) – A Williston, North Dakota native and North Dakota State University graduate is the new executive director of the South Dakota Republican party. Terin Lucero was most recently the Director of Data Analytics for newly-elected Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Lucero says one of his main goals is to achieve 100% Republican membership in the South Dakota Legislature….

U.S. puts 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia tension

January 24, 2022

KVRR Staff,

PentagonBRUSSELS (AP) — The Pentagon said Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put up to 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said no final decisions have been made on deployments….

Noem unveils abortion ban similar to Texas’ private enforcement

January 24, 2022

Jim Monk,

Gov. Kristi NoemPIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has unveiled a proposal to ban most abortions. Noem’s proposal mimics a Texas law that leaves enforcement up to private citizens through lawsuits instead of to prosecutors through criminal charges. The governor has previewed the proposed law for weeks and it has received an enthusiastic reception from fellow Republicans who…