Gov. Kristi Noem credit card secrecy prompts lawsuit

The Dakota Scout files litigation against state auditor after records request denial

The Dakota Scout is asking a judge to order the release of state credit card records that document how South Dakota governors spent taxpayer dollars.

The lawsuit against state Auditor Rich Sattgast, whose office is the custodian of the records, seeks the release of credit card statements, invoices and receipts related to the state-issued credit cards tha…