South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration announced Tuesday that it is using federal
Coronavirus relief funds to pay for a $5 million tourism ad campaign aimed at drawing people to the state, even as it emerges as one of the nation’s top hot spots for COVID-19 infections.
The 30-second spot, which premiered on
Fox News alongside Noem's speech at the
Republican National Convention last month, features the governor saying that “with our breathtaking landscapes and wide-open spaces, we’re a place to safely explore.” The ad is narrated by Noem.