Daugaard doxys disaster declaration; Noem to address swine at event

We all know how Kristi Noem got to Congress; but, is this kosher, Sen. Adelstein?

South Dakota's earth hater governor wants government assistance according to the Sioux City Journal:

Gov. Dennis Daugaard has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a preliminary assessment of damages the recent ice storm caused to public and nonprofit property in southeastern South Dakota. Daugaard says damage to rural electric cooperatives and the removal of fallen tree limbs and power lines will likely be a significant part of the cost.

What a fucking surprise.

Rep. Kristi Noem (earth hater-SD) will speak to a gathering of hogs at an East River campaign trough according to a news release from the Pipestone System. The notice was published in the Mitchell Daily Republic:

An open house showcasing Jackrabbit Family Farm, a Pipestone System swine production unit, will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at the facility at 3952 264th St., Mount Vernon. Guided tours will be offered from 2 to 5 p.m.

The United States Geological Survey has found elevated levels of arsenic in ground water near hog confinements. The US Environmental Protection Agency lists hazards of livestock runoff here.

Darren Clabo is the State Fire Meteorologist for South Dakota: he was a guest recently on Dakota Midday, the flagship program for Bill Janklow's idea of public radio. He's just one of several scientists concerned about the state's wildfire potential.

Pork: the other white meat.