PIERRE, S.D. – As unrest continued across the nation Sunday in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, South Dakota Governor Krisi Noem issued a statement saying violence would not be tolerated in her state.
In a written release, the governor stated:
“We take the protection of people’s rights very seriously, as we’ve demonstrated over the last several months, including the right to peacefully protest,” said Governor Noem. “Make no mistake, mob rule and violence do nothing to honor the memory of victims. 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.”
Some stores like Sams Club and Target decided to close nationwide due to the rioting and looting that had been taking place in some of the nation’s larger cities.
