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politics1 year ago

"Multiple South Dakota Tribal Nations Ban Governor Kristi Noem from Reservations"

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been banned from visiting some tribal lands in the state after making comments linking tribal leaders to drug cartels. Three tribes have voted to legally bar her from their reservation land, with the latest action from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Noem has argued that tribal leaders are benefiting from cartels and has made hawkish border security comments, leading to speculation about her potential as a running mate for former President Donald Trump. The tribes have demanded an apology, but Noem has instead urged them to "banish the cartels from tribal lands."

politics1 year ago

"Governor Noem Urges South Dakota Tribes to Ban Cartels"

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been banned from the Pine Ridge and Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservations, which make up 10.03% of the state's total land area, due to recent comments she made about tribal leadership. This marks the third time she has been banned from tribal lands, with the most recent ban coming after remarks about the reservation and the U.S./Mexico border. Noem's office responded, stating that banishing her does not solve the problem and calling on tribal leaders to banish cartels from tribal lands.

politics1 year ago

Oglala Sioux Tribe Bans Gov. Kristi Noem Over Immigration Remarks

The Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from its reservation due to her remarks about the U.S.-Mexico border, with the tribe's president criticizing her use of the term "invasion" and her support for sending razor wire and security personnel. The tribe's president accused Noem of politicizing the border issue and expressed concern for the treatment of people seeking a better life, particularly those of Indian descent. Noem responded, emphasizing the need to address federal law enforcement failures at the border and on tribal lands.

politics1 year ago

"South Dakota Tribe Bans Governor Noem Over Border Remarks"

The Oglala Sioux Tribe has barred South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from its lands for the second time in five years after her remarks about curbing immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border offended the tribal president. The tribe's president cited safety concerns and accused Noem of using the border issue to influence Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Noem described the influx of immigrants as an "invasion" that is bringing a violent presence to tribal reservations, while the tribal president argued that the term is misplaced and that drugs and human trafficking affect all of South Dakota and surrounding states.

politics1 year ago

Tribal Ban: South Dakota Governor's Border Remarks Spark Controversy

The Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she made remarks about sending razor wire and security personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border and suggested that cartels are infiltrating the state’s reservations. The tribe's president accused Noem of using the border issue for political gain and disrespecting the tribe's sacred ceremonies. Noem responded, expressing her focus on federal law enforcement at the border and willingness to work with Native American tribes. This ban comes amid ongoing tensions between the tribe and the state government.

politics1 year ago

"Oglala Sioux Tribe Bans South Dakota Governor Over Border Remarks"

The Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she made remarks about sending razor wire and security personnel to the US-Mexico border and claimed that cartels are infiltrating the state’s reservations. The tribe's president accused Noem of politicizing the border issue and disrespecting the tribe's sacred ceremonies. Noem responded by expressing her focus on solving federal law enforcement failures at the border and on tribal lands, and stated her readiness to work with Native American tribes. This ban comes amid ongoing tensions between the tribe and the state government over issues such as crime and law enforcement funding on the reservation.

politics1 year ago

"South Dakota Tribe Bans Governor from Reservation Due to US-Mexico Border Comments"

The Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she made remarks about sending razor wire and security personnel to the US-Mexico border and claimed that cartels are infiltrating the state’s reservations. The tribe's president accused Noem of using the border issue for political gain and disrespecting the tribe's sacred ceremonies. Noem responded, expressing her focus on solving federal law enforcement issues at the border and on tribal lands. The ban comes amid tensions over crime on the reservation and the federal government's treaty duty to support law enforcement there.

politics1 year ago

"Oglala Sioux Tribe Bans Governor Noem Over Border Remarks"

The Oglala Sioux Tribe has banned South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from the Pine Ridge Reservation after she made remarks about sending razor wire and security personnel to the US-Mexico border and suggested that cartels are infiltrating the state's reservations. The tribe's president accused Noem of using the border issue for political gain and disrespecting the tribe's sacred ceremonies. Noem responded, expressing her focus on solving federal law enforcement issues at the border and on tribal lands, and offering to work with Native American tribes. This ban comes amid ongoing tensions between the tribe and the state government over law enforcement funding on the reservation.

politics1 year ago

"Oglala Sioux Tribe President Bans Gov. Noem Over Border Remarks"

Oglala Sioux Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out responds to Governor Kristi Noem's border address, criticizing her use of the term "invasion" and banning her from the tribe. Noem, in turn, emphasizes her efforts to build relationships with tribal communities and addresses the impact of drug and human trafficking, expressing willingness to work with the tribes despite disagreements.

crime2 years ago

Reporter accused of prank calling Gov. Noem with personal number.

Former Dakota News Now reporter Austin Goss has been arrested and charged with making threatening, harassing or misleading contacts, a class one misdemeanor, for allegedly using South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's personal cell phone number to make a prank call. Goss had multiple personal and professional communications with the governor, and authorities traced the call through Midcontinent Communications to Goss' Fort Pierre address. Dakota News Now and KOTA Territory issued a joint statement announcing Goss' termination and expressing regret for his actions.