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islature is ready to pass a ban, but some lawmakers might be persuaded by the lack of problems in the four cities that have imposed bans.
• "We're all libertarians in South Dakota. None of us like to be told what to do. Whether you're a Democrat or a Republican, it takes pretty overwhelming evidence before any of us want to vote to restrict people's liberties," Hunhoff said, adding that when statistics show requiring seat belts or banning texting can save lives, "libertarians become realists."
• House Republican Leader David Lust of Rapid City said he has voted against a texting ban in the past, and he's more interested in what can be done to improve teen driving safety. A task force appointed by Legislature has recommended a comprehensive approach to reducing crashes by teen drivers.
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Oglala Sioux Tribe president recovering from wreck
• RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) -- The newly elected president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe has been moved to a rehabilitation unit at a Rapid City hospital following a one-vehicle accident last week.
• Bryan Brewer was involved in the Dec. 29 accident on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in western South Dakota. He was transferred to Rapid City Regional Hospital with a broken pelvis and broken ribs.
• Brewer's spokeswoman, Toni Red Cloud, says the president has been moved to the rehabilitation unit of the hospital, where he is expected to stay for up to a week before being released.
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Ponder, Winfield listed as questionable vs Packers
• MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings have listed quarterback Christian Ponder and cornerback Antoine Winfield as questionable for their playoff game on Saturday against Green Bay.
• Ponder was limited in practice all week with a bruised right elbow. He hurt it when it hit a Packers helmet on the follow-through on Sunday, and he remained in the game to finish one of the best performances of his career. Coach Leslie Frazier said on Thursday he expected Ponder to be able to play on Saturday.
• Winfield did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and did so on a limited basis on Friday because of a broken right hand. He had to come out of the game on Sunday when it swelled up on him, but Winfield said he will definitely play in the rematch.
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