South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem touted her state’s low unemployment rate in a Friday afternoon tweet, noting it’s pre-pandemic standing as she refused to close businesses despite spiking coronavirus cases. "South Dakota's unemployment rate dropped to 3.0% in December," the Republican governor wrote. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Dakota has the third-best unemployment rate in the country, behind Nebraska and Vermont. Fox News could not immediately reach the South Dakota governor’s office for comment.

Source: Fox News January 23, 2021 03:22 UTC