Gov. Noem: Riots and looting 'will not be tolerated in South Dakota'
Gov. Kristi Noem said she takes people’s rights seriously, including the right to peacefully protest, but violence won’t be tolerated in South Dakota.
”Make no mistake, mob rule and violence do nothing to honor the memory of victims,” Noem said in a statement. “If asked, the state stands ready to assist local authorities to ensure everyone’s rights are protected. Rioting and looting, like we’ve seen in other cities and states, will not be tolerated in South Dakota.”