South Dakota
Noem breaks down decision to not send National Guard
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says deploying the National Guard was among the options for responding to the floodwaters that consumed several South Dakota communities.
“We did down in Union County, when I was down there, I believe on Sunday, have a discussion about National Guard, and they were talking about security resources that they needed,” Noem said.
“So, after that discussion we decided to, it would be more appropriate to bring law enforcement in who had the authority to actually, they were concerned about people going into homes that were unsafe and not being able to stop them. Maybe looters and people that would be vandalizing some of these homes that did not have families in them any longer, and [they] realized that the authority that a law enforcement officer and highway patrol officer would have would be much more appropriate than a National Guard soldier.”
The National Guard wasn’t dispatched. Now, Noem’s previous decision to send the guard to the U.S. border with Mexico has received attention.
Dan Santella: Is there an inconsistency in sending the guard to the border but not to Union County?
“No, it’s a completely different situation, and I would say that people that have time to criticize should instead get off their keyboards and go help their neighbors,” Noem said. “Go help people in South Dakota get through this situation. People have lost their homes, and to politicize it is completely inappropriate.”
With this decision, Noem emphasizes a precise mission.
“The National Guard, when they are deployed, they have to have a mission,” Noem said. “And in sitting there with the community, having the discussion on if it was appropriate to use the National Guard or not, they decided not to make a request because they did not have a mission for them to complete.”
With floodwaters leaving many homes unlivable, there’s no shortage of people needing support. Asked how well-wishers can help the people who were hit so hard, Noem highlights a local office.
“I think always work with your county emergency management director,” she said. “They know where the needs are, and they’re helping to coordinate that.”
If you’ve had flood damage, you can report that on the state’s website.
Full interview with Gov. Noem, June 28, 2024:
South Dakota
USD alum Emily Grove finishes tied for ninth place in pole vault on final day of US Olympic Track & Field Trials
EUGENE, OR (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota alumna Emily Grove ’15, ’17 tied for ninth in the women’s pole vault at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Sunday evening at Hayward Field.
Grove cleared 14-6 ¼ (4.43m) on her first attempt to tie for ninth in the finals. This marked her fourth U.S. Olympic Trials appearance, first qualifying as a college freshman in 2012. She had won Pre’s Classic at Hayward Field last month with a season’s best height of 15-2 ¼ (4.63m). The top three finishers in the competition all cleared the Olympic standard height of 15-6 ¼ (4.73m) to make Team USA.
Grove was a six-time All-American for the Coyotes and graduated as USD’s indoor and outdoor school record holder. Her outdoor record of 15-1 still stands. Grove owns a personal best of 15-7 (4.75m) from the 2022 outdoor season. A native of Pontiac, Illinois, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota in 2015 and went on to compete her master’s in 2017.
South Dakota alumnus Chris Nilsen made Team USA last weekend in the men’s pole vault. He will represent his country and alma mater at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this August.
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NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KELO) — We have an update in North Sioux City.
In a news release from the city, power has been restored to Suncoast Drive and temporary roads have been completed. No access order remains in effect on Northshore Drive and Penrose Drive.
Power is also being worked on so people can light their homes in the McCook Lake area, while the lake itself is to remain closed as per GFP regulation.
Temporary gas services are expected to light residents by the end of June 30.
Penrose Drive is working on temporary sewage replacements.
To read the full press release, click here.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Education announced that Eight students have received Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial Scholarships.
The scholarships provide up to $6,000 over four years to members of American Indian Tribes to pursue a college education at an accredited institution in South Dakota.
The scholarship program is funded by the estate of Minerva Harvey, in memory of Richard Hagen, who was a state legislator from Pine Ridge.
Scholarship recipients for the 2024-25 school year include:
- Linkin Ballard, Caputa
- Kira Dermatis, Edgemont
- Alejandra Juarez, Fort Pierre
- Makana Little Sky, Porcupine
- Nevaeh Morgan , Armour
- Alexander Poitra, Sioux Falls
- Hannah Tronvold, Lake Andes
- Caleb Zephier, Pickstown.
You can learn more about the scholarship here.
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