Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump’s trip to North Dakota

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday is taking his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One — a retrofitted Boeing 747 worth $400 million gifted by Qatar that embeds his personality more deeply into the institution of the American presidency. Gone is the trademark light blue hull that helped Air Force One blend … Read more

South Dakota mayoral candidates separated by 2 votes:

The two candidates in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, mayor’s race are separated by only two votes, a county official confirmed to CBS News. A recount is likely after the city is able to canvas the votes and certify the results.  Christine Erickson is two votes ahead of Jamie Smith, the Minnehaha County Auditors and … Read more

South Dakota mayoral candidates separated by just two votes in shockingly close race, recount expected

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Out of more than 36,000 votes cast in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, mayoral runoff contest, the candidates are shockingly separated by just two votes. Christine Erickson, a former South Dakota state representative and former Sioux Falls city council member, is leading state Sen. Jamie Smith, who … Read more

South Dakota incumbent Republican lawmaker facing felony election fraud counts

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — An incumbent South Dakota legislative leader is facing two felony counts, accused of falsifying signatures to put candidates forward for state Republican Party positions without them knowing. Republican state Sen. Thomas Pischke of Dell Rapids represents a deep red district outside Sioux Falls and is seeking a third term in November. … Read more

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening in North Dakota Badlands

Theodore Roosevelt consistently ranks among the nation’s top five most popular presidents. On this upcoming July 4 holiday, 107 years after his death, T.R. is finally getting his own presidential library – but it’s not where you might think. That library is rising out of the prairie grass in the North Dakota Badlands – a … Read more

South Dakota man charged in death of 14-year-old niece after his life sentence was commuted by Kristi Noem

Two men, including one whose life sentence was commuted by then-South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, have been charged in the death of a 14-year-old girl whose body was found in a rural area five days after she went missing in March. McKenna Wendel was reported missing March 13 and last seen alive in her hometown … Read more

How North Dakota could overtake Texas and Florida as the most tax-friendly state

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When Americans think of low-tax policies, states like Florida and Texas usually come to mind. But another Republican-led state has quietly joined the club: North Dakota. Tax cuts, strong finances and billions in oil revenue have combined to create one of the nation’s most competitive tax environments … Read more

South Dakota governor survives crowded primary — for now

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden survived the first round of a crowded Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday, as he was confirmed on Wednesday to have moved on to a runoff against leading contender and businessman Toby Doeden. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., the Mount Rushmore State’s at-large congressman, was … Read more

Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heading to runoff as businessman Toby Doeden projected to advance

Businessman and self-described political outsider Toby Doeden will advance to a runoff for the Republican nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News has projected, after a competitive and frequently contentious primary that includes the sitting governor, a congressman and a state legislative leader. A July 28 runoff election is necessary because no candidate in Tuesday’s … Read more