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Noem, a contender in the veepstakes, rallies for Trump at CPAC – South Dakota Searchlight
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem told an audience at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday in Maryland that the Republican Party is “not going back to the old days of the Romneys and Cheneys” because the party is “much bigger than that now.”
Mitt Romney was the party’s nominee for president in 2012, and Dick Cheney was vice president from 2001 to 2009. Cheney’s daughter, Liz Cheney, is a former congresswoman and a leading critic of Donald Trump.
Noem is on a shortlist of Trump’s potential running mates, the former president and current presidential candidate publicly confirmed earlier this week. Trump will speak at CPAC on Saturday.
Noem’s speech echoed the previewed themes of a book she plans to release in May titled “No Going Back.” Noem said Republicans “have a clear choice” between Trump and the Biden-Harris administration. Noem claimed Biden and Harris have “facilitated communist policies and socialist programs into our American democracy.”
Noem also promoted her own accomplishments.
“If America wants to be great again, I’d suggest taking a look at South Dakota and all we have achieved and then vote for President Trump,” she said.
Noem said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, “government leaders in other states used fear to control people, to promote their agenda of socialism and control. That has not been our story in South Dakota.”
Noem highlighted her alignment with Trump’s vision for America, underscoring their shared views on the southern border and China.
“There are two kinds of people in this country: those who love America, and those who hate America,” she said. “Those who hate America are working every day to destroy it.”
The Democratic National Committee responded to Noem’s speech with an emailed statement that said Noem will “do or say anything” to be chosen as Trump’s running mate. The DNC also criticized Noem’s support of South Dakota’s abortion ban, which includes an exception for the life of the mother but not for victims of rape or incest.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety said a nine-year-old girl from Waterloo, Iowa, is dead following a fatal Hughes County crash on Saturday.
This crash happened on Saturday, July 4, near the Spring Creek Recreation Area about 15 miles northwest of Pierre.
Preliminary crash information suggests a utility vehicle driven by a 37-year-old Iowa man was driving south on Spring Creek Drive. He attempted to turn around and rolled the vehicle.
A 16-year-old boy was also in the vehicle and was hurt, while the driver was not hurt.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Beginning July 7, six Little League All-Star teams from across South Dakota will compete at Collins Field during the 2026 South Dakota Little League State Tournament.
For many players, it’s the biggest stage they’ve experienced. Every pitch, hit and catch could help extend their summer and earn a trip to regional competition.
Rapid City will be well represented with both Canyon Lake and Harney Little League taking the field, while teams from Pine Ridge, Pierre, Brandon Valley and Sioux Falls round out the tournament.
The weeklong event also brings families, coaches and fans from across South Dakota to the Black Hills, creating a busy week at the ballpark filled with community support and hometown pride.
When the final out is recorded on July 12, one team will leave Rapid City carrying a state championship trophy—and a chance to keep its postseason journey going.
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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 4, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 4 drawing
17-38-46-50-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from July 4 drawing
09-17-22-35-37, Star Ball: 05, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Dakota Cash numbers from July 4 drawing
08-09-18-25-30
Check Dakota Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 4 drawing
17-20-37-40-43, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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