The dust has nearly settled on a close Sioux Falls City Council race, and nothing left but a few ministerial items, including a likely recount that has enough daylight between the victor and the vanquished that – absent a grievous and previously undiscovered error – there’s no chance the result is going to change. The […]
Governor Kristi Noem’s leadership during recent national turmoil was recently recognized by National Review in an article as being based in science and fact rather than being driven by media hysteria: Among the governors whose reputation has clearly been enhanced is South Dakota’s Kristi Noem. The 48-year-old Republican, who still ranches her family’s land, didn’t […]
Gov. Noem Announces Details for Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced specific plans for the July 3rd fireworks event in celebration of Independence Day at Mount Rushmore. President Trump has announced his plans to attend the event as well. “Following months of planning, I’m pleased to announce our specific plans […]
I received a very nice notice last night that several of us are in the running to possibly attend the GOP National Convention in North Carolina: I had received a notice a short time ago that I had the support of my county to attend, and from there, last night I made the list for […]
Interesting company that Councilor Stehly keeps: Stehly, who claims to be a Republican… when she isn’t going after President Trump or Governor Noem.. is here at the rally which preceded the ongoing riots tonight, hanging out with Democrats Reynold Nesiba and Dan Ahlers
Coming Back Stronger By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) For the past few months, South Dakotans have done a good job of distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Compared to other states, we have a very low number of cases and some of our counties have no cases at all. More and more businesses […]
A few minutes ago, I was alerted to a video premiering about how Isaac Latterell’s “liberal opponents and deep-pocketed special interests” are “donating thousands to stop him from returning to Pierre.” Instead, we got this: So, everyone who opposes Latterell, who protested the nomination of Donald Trump with a facepalm at the last Republican National […]
Standing Up for South Dakota’s Livestock Producers By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) South Dakota’s number one industry is agriculture, and for years, farmers and ranchers have been dealing with difficulties including trade uncertainty, low commodity prices and price disparities between what they receive versus what the consumer pays at the grocery store for the […]
China Must be Held Accountable for Spread of COVID-19 By U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) As our entire lives continue to be disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, many South Dakotans are increasingly frustrated by the impact it’s having on our businesses, our jobs, our children and our social lives. While we continue to do our […]
Rounds Statement on President Asking DOJ to Investigate Price Fixing in Cattle Market Rounds recently called on the Department of Justice to investigate anti-competitiveness in the packing industry WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement afterPresident Trump revealed that he has asked the Department of Justice to investigate suspicious meat packer pricing […]