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Was it legal for Kristi Noem to shoot her puppy — and what other options did she have?
By Chanelle Wright-chandler
Gov. Kristi Noem banished by another South Dakota tribe; could be banned from nearly 20% of her state
Kristi Noem Dog-Killing Story Is Actually Worse in Context
Kristi Noem blamed shooting her dog on the realities of rural life. Experts say that doesn’t add up.
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Noem’s book rollout has put the governor in an unwanted spotlight. But she had already fallen off Trump’s VP shortlist
By Daniel Strauss, Kristen Holmes & Kit Maher
Politicians, dog experts vilify Gov. Kristi Noem for killing her dog
By Heather Hollingsworth
Republican group in Colorado cancels Kristi Noem fundraiser due to 'death threats' amid backlash over her memoir
By Zoe Richards
Kristi Noem's VP chances appear as dead as the dog she killed. There are other reasons too.
By Alex Isenstadt, Adam Wren & Natalie Allison
Noem's dog killing was bad, but to really understand her, consider the goat • South Dakota Searchlight
By Seth Tupper
SD Gov. Kristi Noem vilified for killing dog, sinks VP hopes
By Heather Hollingsworth
Trio of House lawmakers, including Mace, launch dog lovers caucus amid Noem controversy
By Sophie Brams
This Kristi Noem Halloween Costume Is a Blast
By Sara Oliver
South Dakota Representative defends Noem, shifts focus to other pending issues in the country
By Humberto Giles-sanchez
SD Gov. Kristi Noem vilified for killing dog, sinks VP hopes
By Heather Hollingsworth
SD Gov. Kristi Noem vilified for killing dog, sinks VP hopes
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South Dakota Animal Rescue Says No Dog Is 'Untrainable' After Kristi Noem's Shocking Admission
By Aj Mcdougall
'SNL' Weekend Update Trashes Courtroom Trump, Puppy Killer Kristi Noem
By William Vaillancourt
Did Kristi Noem just doom her career?
By John Hendrickson
Jeffco GOP fundraiser with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem canceled amid fallout over dog-killing admission
By Lauren Penington
Kristi Noem Doubles Down on Decision to Kill Family Dog, Adds That She Killed 3 Horses “a Few Weeks Ago”
By Bess Levin
Kristi Noem's sad 'tail'
By Gene Lyons
Kristi Noem needled by launch of new House Dog Lovers Caucus
By Andrew Solender
Does Kristi Noem even want to be Trump's vice president?
By Brent D. Griffiths
A Dead Dog in the Dakotas Derails VP Dreams
By Luther R. Abel