Annie Todd
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Someone once told me I report on dark and scary things, which is true. She/her Now: @cascadiadaily grad @NewmarkJSchool Words @argusleader @gothamist @OCCRP
Joined October 2014
Beverly Ozuna-Ulrich went missing in October 2003 from her ex's home in Belle Fourche, SD. For nearly 20 years, her family has had no answers about what happened to the mother of 8. 🧵
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At the Premier Center for the Stampede game where after the first period local teacher will participate in the first-ever Dash For Cash. $5,000 is up for grabs for teachers to use in their classrooms.
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✨Personal News✨ I'm heading to South Dakota in two weeks to start as a breaking news/community reporter for @argusleader. Incredibly grateful for the past three years reporting in New York and super excited to learn all about Sioux Falls! Send me your SD recs and more!.
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The Sioux Falls Stampede hockey team apologized for Dash for Cash: "Although our intent was to provide a positive and fun experience for teachers, we can see how it appears to be degrading and insulting towards the participating teachers and the teaching profession as a whole.".
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People are gathering at Lyon Park to march down Phillips Avenue to protest SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Some good news to start this Monday off: I am now the statewide politics reporter for the @argusleader. I've got some big shoes to fill but I'm looking forward to the challenge!.
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👋Hello Sioux Falls and South Dakota! Today’s my first day @argusleader @Argus911 and I’m super excited to meet y’all. Drop me a DM or email atodd@argusleader.com for tips, comments and your favorite SD places.
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The crowd is now moving up Phillips Avenue. And they are in the street.
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South Dakotans can view the billboards in Pierre and Sioux Falls, according to Newsom's campaign.
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“There’s no goodies in it, there’s no baddies,” Jackson said. “There’s no villains, there’s no heroes. It’s just a human story.”
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The team, along with the mortgage company that donated the initial $5,000 for the event, will donate another $500 to each teaches who participated, as well as $500 to the 21 other teachers who had applied for the event. A total of $15,500 will be donated to area teachers.
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Koskan leaving the court room. He was charged with two counts of felony incest, pled guilty and will serve 10 years in prison.
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I’m at a rally for reproductive justice in Fawick Park hosted by @SoDakDems. Jamie Smith, Brian Bengs, Linda Duba and Kristin Hayward are some of the speakers.
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Gannett laid off some really talented local journalists today. The Argus was spared but it's still sucks that local journalism took a hard hit. Support local news, support local journalists and be kind to those hurting today.
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A small group of people have gathered on the corner of 18th Street and Minnesota Ave in front of Gov. Kristi Noem’s re-election office. They’re protesting the overturn of Roe v. Wade, which SCOTUS ruled on a week ago.
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People are gathering at the Washington Pavilion for Jamie Smith’s final campaign rally ahead of tomorrow’s election.
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Just a few chants going on: “F— Kristi Noem” “We are not your incubator” “Abort the Supreme Court” “What do we want? Human rights”.
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This morning DOT Sec. Buttigieg is meeting with long-haul truck drivers at the west-bound rest stop on I-90 near Salem.
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I also met (left to right) Karen Haynes, Janeen Rice and Tammy Handle, all from Chamberlain, who waited on Airport Road for 2 hours to see Buttigieg’s motorcade. Haynes said they wanted to thank him for his work and that the “federal dollars are keeping our state afloat.”
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We’ve arrived in Mission where people are standing on the streets welcome the Rosebud children home after 140 years.
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Protest is still going strong. They’re heading up 14th street after crossing Second Ave.
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At the Chamberlain Airport today where US DOT Sec. Pete Buttigieg will speak about rural airport infrastructure improvements.
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People are now out on the street rather than the sidewalk. Police helped block traffic so people could get on the street.
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People are now standing in the street shouting “My body, my choice.”
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Here in front of the Minnehaha County Court House for a planned protest against the overturn of Roe v. Wade. There’s at least over a 100 folks out.
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People have sat in the street while police a few minutes ago were asking them to get out of the street.
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Right at 7, folks are starting to walk down the sidewalks. There’s a pretty sizable crowd.
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Shouts of “it’s a protest, not a riot” as police block the road.
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The GAB subpoenaed the Division of Criminal Investigation this afternoon for their report into the investigation of if Noem misused the state airplane for personal travel.
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Stu with the long memory after Noem announces her endorsement of Trump.
Noem in 2015: “His principles and values don’t align with mine, and his offensive nature wouldn’t serve us very well in the presidency.”.
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Folks, let's talk about periods. Especially after HB 1159, brought by @RepErinHealy was killed today by the House Appropriations Committee. The point of the bill was to exempt period products from taxation. @sdduba, the only woman on the committee, was the lone no vote. 🧵.
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đź‘‹Hello to all my new followers! ICYMI: I'm a breaking news/community reporter for the @argusleader out of Sioux Falls, SD. A bit about me: I love coffee, cheering for the Bills and I have a couple big projects coming in the next few months that I'm really excited about.
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There's 50 days until the midterm elections so here's a quick reminder for South Dakotans: Absentee voting starts Friday. You can check your voter registration on the SD Sec. of State website. If you need to register to vote, you have until Oct. 24.
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Another South Dakota bill has been added to revise the definition of marriage to between two persons, striking between a man and a woman.
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Buttigieg’s speaking with Clint Solek, the Chamberlain City administrator, as he tours the airport terminal.
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✨Some professional news✨ Today is my first day @Gothamist so please feel free to DM tips, comments and suggestions. I’m super excited to continue covering New York and the beats I love.
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Challenge of the legislative session: find all 66 blue squares in the Capitol building. Here is #1 right at the visitor’s entrance.
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“Is there a teacher anywhere in South Dakota teaching critical race theory, or are we just on some sort of Red Scare hunt?” An incredibly important deep dive on the fight about Critical Race Theory in South Dakota by @bymorganmatzen
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LRC staffer has released her statement about what happened between her and Sen Julie Frye-Mueller
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And now we have the amended disclosure statement for Smith's campaign up on the SOS website. It was filed today at 3:54 p.m. and includes mailing addresses that were originally missing from the campaign donors.
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Looks like Charlie Coyote is joining us for the House of Representatives meeting today.
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The police and motorcycle escorting the Rosebud Sioux children have arrived at the Yankton Reservation @argusleader
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And finishing out the event, Gov. Noem leads the crowd in the SDSU fight song as the Jacks play in the FCS National Championships tomorrow @GoJacksFB @argusmattz
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As we in South Dakota continue to talk about the proposed tax cut on groceries, @ReynoldNesiba has drafted two pieces of legislation that would cut the sales tax on food to either 2.5% or 3.5%. Nesiba would have to be re-elected in November in order to introduce these bills.
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Lots of emotions today as 9 Rosebud Sioux were brought back to their homeland. A lot of what I saw today and the folks I spoke to couldn’t make it in the story. Many are hoping this is the start of many more children coming home. via @argusleader.
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Big win for @argusleader today: The SD Supreme Court has ruled search warrant affidavits relating to an investigation into T. Denny Sanford must be unsealed.
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It's my last day as an intern @Gothamist and it's so bittersweet. I never thought a pandemic would upend life as we knew it. To have been able to report at this time has been a privilege and a masterclass in journalism. A quick thread of work I've produced.
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I’ve been @argusleader for two years now. I’m incredibly proud of the work I���ve done from projects on MMIW and cemeteries to covering the 2022 election and the statehouse. I’ve made some great friends and found some gems in South Dakota. Can’t wait to see what happens next!
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🧵 This weekend, I covered the return of nine children to the Rosebud Sioux tribe after 142 years. The return is part of a deeply tragic history where the US government would rip indigenous children away from their families, tribes, traditions to give them a white man's education.
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South Dakota has a history of ranking last, or near the bottom, for teacher pay. And that's despite the estimated fiscal year 2022 state aid totaled just under $500 million to all 149 school districts, a number that has increased regularly in the last five years. @bymorganmatzen.
Opinion: When South Dakota has a history of ranking near the bottom for teacher pay, the event for a worthy cause was a bad look – to say the least.
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SB 90, which would add sex without consent to the criminal definition of rape, passed today on consent calendar in the House. It’s off to the governor’s desk now for final approval.
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Here at the Yankton Reservation for the return of nine Rosebud Sioux children from the former Carlisle boarding school. Plan is for a small prayer ceremony before moving on to Whetstone Landing for a welcome home ceremony. @argusleader @EEBormett
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I just want to give a little more context to this video, especially considering I dropped my phone and I think that gives a sense of what myself and @EEWoodiel were going through in the moment. (1/14).
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ICYMI - DOT Sec. Pete Buttigieg was in South Dakota these past two days. I trailed him while he toured critical infrastructure projects in East River.
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Says that the abortion ban is government mandated pregnancy. Adding that if they had the chance for a special session this past summer, there would’ve been bills written for rape and incest exceptions.
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Tornado warning for Sioux Falls. Which is fine. This is only my first tornado warning ever 🌪
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A judge has rejected Joel Koskan’s plea deal that stems from child abuse charges filed in November. More coming from @Argus911.
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If you've spoken to either me or @MakenzieHuber over the last six months, we might have told you about our project looking at what Native children in South Dakota's foster care system face. Today, our series "The Lost Children" has published.
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Good morning South Dakota! Remember today is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 8 general election which includes the governor’s race and multiple state house races. Visit your county auditor’s office before 5pm to register.
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Two officers in riot gear blocking the road at 14th st and 1st ave
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The Christmas Tree at the Capitol has been decorated by the Great Plains Zoo and I've never been more excited to go see a tree. Like look how cool this is! Big fan of the penguin ornament
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Just got word from Sen. Jessica Castleberry that she's resigned from her position in the South Dakota Senate following an investigation that found she violated the SD constitution by accepting COVID-19 funds for her daycare. Story tk.
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There’s maybe an inch of snow here in southern Sioux Falls and the two corgis in the dog run are very excited. @Argus911
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Please enjoy these epic highs and lows of a beer stein holding competition, including @paultenhaken showing us it’s a little harder than it looks. #germanfest
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There are pages and pages of documents that @TJM613 @Shelly_Conlon @bymorganmatzen and I are sifting through after the GAB released them this morning. Stick with us for more.
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Started my morning early for the closing of the Flandreau Bakery, one of the oldest independent bakeries in South Dakota. After 91 years the ovens will shut off this evening.
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Bit of confusion now if people can be on the street or not. Police are now requesting folks get back on the sidewalk.
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The Argus Leader staff will be furloughed at the end of December. This is what that means for me.
"This year, I have to weigh if a movie ticket will break my budget, and have had to give up going home for Thanksgiving because of finances." she said. ". None of us want to leave journalism but, it makes a young woman question a 10-year-old dream.".
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Here at the Downtown Sioux Falls library for a discussion on Critical Race Theory in schools organized by @sdvfpeace
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Pride flag peeped in the Senate ahead of debate on HB1080, which would limit gender affirming health care for transgender children.
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“Today I’m joining members of the South Dakotan Republican Caucus to call on the governor to hold a special session to repeal the tax.”.
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Last week I accepted an Overseas Press Club Foundatinon award. I’m humbled and honored. Also, I’m super excited to say that I’ll be traveling to South Africa this summer to report for the AP. #journalism #growth
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In South Dakota, more than 700 Native children experienced the termination of their parents' rights from 2017 to 2021, one of the highest rates in the country.
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Today was emotional for many reasons. To watch the family members of these children cry tears of joy that they’re finally home as well as tears of sadness that it took 142 years was something I can’t really describe.
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People are still in the street. The public notice has been read about five times now
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Smith response to Noem's comments: She didn't answer the question. A panel of judges found there were issues of malfeasance and conflict of interest. The investigation started because of a group of legislators. South Dakotans know the difference between right and wrong.
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Well folks, I’m starting my morning off at the Democratic HQ in Sioux Falls where Jamie Smith will speak on supporting a special session to repeal the state sales tax on groceries.
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Periods impact 50% of the population. Menstruation is a normal medical occurrence that happens every 21-28 days. Feminine hygiene products are a necessary part of menstruation and should be considered medical supplies, Healy said.
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23 states exempt period products from sales tax. South Dakota continues to tax our period products. 🧵/end.
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Multiple officers have zip ties on their belts. It’s the white by the officer’s waist.
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Sen. Mike Rounds is at the Sioux Falls Downtown Rotary today and is talking about cybersecurity. People chuckled when he said, “We don’t keep secure documents in the bathroom unlike some people.”.
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The SDSU Jacks football team is here in the House of Representatives to celebrate their D1 FCS championship win.
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I get to go to the Brooklyn Museum to vote which is honestly so exciting. Voting inside a museum! Wow!.
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One protester is scream asking what law they’re breaking assembling out here.
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Brian Bengs declares he’s proudly pro-choice and running for US Senate in South Dakota.
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I’m in Fort Pierre today as the South Dakota Democratic Party continues the recall process against party chair Jennifer Slaight-Hansen. It doesn’t sound like Slaight-Hansen is going to make an appearance
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I’m so grateful to have had the chance to be in this reporting class. The five men we covered have a combined sentence of over 200 years. It’s really important work to show what happens when it comes to #clemency and #parole in #Newyork.
It’s a wrap for @tommy_robb & my @newmarkjschool clemency/parole reporting class! I am so proud of these students for all their hard work telling the stories of men seeking #clemency or #parole. Shout out to Steve Zeidman & his @cunylaw students for working with us.
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For all of those in my DMs asking how you can help the teachers involved in the Dash For Cash event, here's a list on how to donate to the schools, districts and individual classrooms.
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