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South Dakota governor defends her pandemic approach

| October 5, 2020 3:03 PM

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said Monday she provided a blueprint of how to navigate through the coronavirus pandemic without heavy-handed government mandates, telling lawmakers during a special session that she has done a good job in managing the pandemic.

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