South Dakota
Gov. Kristi Noem now banned from all South Dakota tribal lands
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is now banished from an even bigger chunk of her state after all nine tribes have banned her.
The dog-shooting Republican was banished Tuesday by the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, the final tribe to take such action over her comments accusing Native Americans of being in league with Mexican cartels and of neglecting their children’s education, the Argus Leader reported.
Noem — who until recently had been tipped to be former President Donald Trump’s 2024 running mate — was already banished from around 20% of her state even before the final three of the nine tribes took action.
The final decision came after Flandreau leadership had a “respectful and productive” meeting with Noem on Sunday, the Argus Leader added.
Tyler Rambeau, the executive administrative assistant of the FSST Homeowners Assistance Fund, told the outlet that the leadership had faced pressure from the community to ban Noem.
“We need to stand in solidarity with our fellow tribes in South Dakota, the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. We do not want to come up on the wrong side of history in this moment,” he said.
The tribe’s formal announcement included a statement from Noem, who insisted “It was never [her] intent to cause offense by speaking truth to the real challenges that are being faced in some areas of Indian country.
“I want to focus on solutions that lead to safer communities for all our families, better educational outcomes for all our children and declining addiction numbers for all of our people,” she added.
“It is my hope that the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe will give us the opportunity to partner together in a way that can be an example for all.”
Of the nine tribal governments in South Dakota only one – the Yankton Sioux Tribe – has not adopted a formal measure banning Noem from their land.
However, the Yankton tribe’s Business and Claims Committee voted unanimously to support the governor’s punishment on May 10, the Argus Leader said.
The major rift between Noem and the tribal governments started on Jan. 31, when she gave an 18-minute speech during an emergency joint session that accused the tribes of aiding the Mexican drug cartels.
“The cartels are using our reservations to facilitate the spread of drugs throughout the Midwest,” Noem insisted.
Noem doubled down in March, when she suggested – despite a lack of evidence – that tribal leaders were “personally benefiting” from the cartels.
The comments lead to a ripple effect of tribes voting to bar the governor from their lands in the state.
The Yankton Sioux Tribe and the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe held votes earlier in May, while the Standing Rock Sioux, Crow Creek Sioux, Rosebud, Cheyenne River Sioux, Oglala Sioux and Lower Brule Sioux tribes all passed similar measures earlier in the year, CNN reported.
By mid-May, Noem was banned from 20 percent of the state she governed.
“Banishing me does nothing to solve this problem or to help those who are suffering horrific tragedies,” Noem said last week.
“Yesterday, I returned home from the dangerous, deadly warzone at our nation’s Southern Border. South Dakota National Guard soldiers have helped the Texas National Guard construct miles of border wall in 100-degree weather to keep the American people safe – and keep cartel-driven drugs and human trafficking out of our great country.”
Noem’s office did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
The decimation of Noem’s relationship with the South Dakota tribes came as she faced backlash for writing about killing a young hunting dog in her new book.
Noem’s tome also described a supposed sit-down with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un – though she has now asked her publisher to pull the anecdote from the book.
The slew of bad press probably tainted Noem’s chances of being Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s VP pick, political observer Cal Jillson said earlier this month.
“I think that the chaos that Trump revels in is the chaos he creates. Chaos created by somebody else simply detracts attention from himself,” Jillson opined.
With Post wires
South Dakota
SD Lottery Mega Millions, Millionaire for Life winning numbers for March 3, 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 3, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 3 drawing
07-21-53-54-62, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 3 drawing
09-10-13-25-54, Bonus: 05
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.
South Dakota
Nebraska volleyball to play regular-season match in South Dakota
Nebraska volleyball will play South Dakota State in a regular-season match in Brookings, S.D. The Huskers will face the Jackrabbits on September 2 at First Bank & Trust Arena.
Nebraska finished 2025 with a 33-1 overall record and was ranked No. 3 in the final AVCA poll of the season. South Dakota State was 23-5 and was the Summit League regular-season champions.
These two programs have faced each other before. They played a spring exhibition match in May 2025. The Huskers were victorious by a 4-0 sweep (25-18, 25-19, 25-17, 25-19).
Harper Murray led the Huskers in kills with 12, while also earning seven digs, five blocks and two aces. Andi Jackson delivered a double-double on the day, finishing with 11 kills and 10 blocks.
Nebraska is scheduled to play two exhibition games this spring. The Huskers will face Iowa State in Sioux Falls, S.D. on April 11 and Creighton in Omaha on April 17.
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South Dakota
SD Lottery Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for March 2, 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from March 2 drawing
02-17-18-38-62, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from March 2 drawing
03-08-17-24-34, Star Ball: 06, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 2 drawing
28-41-42-50-55, Bonus: 02
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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