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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who wrote of shooting her dog, to speak at California GOP convention

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem speaks before former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage during a Buckeye Values PAC Rally in Vandalia, Ohio, on March 16, 2024.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, in the headlines recently for recounting in her new book how she shot her dog, is scheduled to speak Saturday at the California Republican Party's convention in Burlingame.

Democrats slammed the state GOP over Noem's planned appearance.

"She can come to California, but I can guarantee she won't get anywhere near my pup Charlie," said Rusty Hicks, chairman of

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