
Seth Tupper
Editor-in-Chief at South Dakota Searchlight
Journalist, author, editor-in-chief of @SDSearchlight for @statesnewsroom.
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1 day ago |
kfgo.com | Joshua Haiar |Seth Tupper |Ryan Janke
By: Joshua Haiar and Seth TupperMADISON, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – U.S. immigration officials conducted a “worksite enforcement action” that resulted in eight arrests Tuesday in Madison, three days after their boss, Kristi Noem, was subjected to a protest in the same South Dakota city. At least one of the two targeted businesses, Manitou Equipment, was awarded financial support from the state while Noem was governor.
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2 days ago |
siouxfallslive.com | Patrick Lalley |Joshua Haiar |Seth Tupper
Outside of Falls Park, the Cathedral and the downtown skyline, some of the most recognizable features in Sioux Falls are the viaducts that cross the Big Sioux River, connecting east and west in downtown. But after decades of use, the state of South Dakota says the end is near for both bridges. Up first is the 10th Street viaduct, followed by its newer sibling on 11th Street.
Noem’s honorary degree sparks protest; meanwhile, a student she’s trying to deport earns a doctorate
2 days ago |
siouxfallslive.com | Patrick Lalley |Joshua Haiar |Seth Tupper
An international student in western South Dakota overcame Kristi Noem’s attempt to stop her from graduating Saturday, while hundreds of people protested on the other side of the state where Noem received an honorary degree and delivered a commencement speech. The international student is Priya Saxena, from India. She received two degrees from South Dakota Mines in Rapid City: a doctorate in chemical and biological engineering and a master’s degree in chemical engineering.
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4 days ago |
alternet.org | Joshua Haiar |Seth Tupper
An international student in western South Dakota overcame Kristi Noem’s attempt to stop her from graduating Saturday, while hundreds of people protested on the other side of the state where Noem received an honorary degree and delivered a commencement speech. The international student is Priya Saxena, from India. She received two degrees from South Dakota Mines in Rapid City: a doctorate in chemical and biological engineering and a master’s degree in chemical engineering.
Noem’s honorary degree sparks protest; meanwhile, a student she’s trying to deport earns a doctorate
4 days ago |
southdakotasearchlight.com | Joshua Haiar |Seth Tupper
by Joshua Haiar and Seth Tupper, South Dakota Searchlight May 10, 2025 An international student in western South Dakota overcame Kristi Noem’s attempt to stop her from graduating Saturday, while hundreds of people protested on the other side of the state where Noem received an honorary degree and delivered a commencement speech. The international student is Priya Saxena, from India.
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