Kristi Noem commutation recipient charged in South Dakota girl's death - 104.5 WOKV

Published
June 18, 2026
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
outside Brookings
Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident Sioux Falls South Dakota in Sioux Falls, South Dakota: A 14‐year‐old girl, McKenna Wendel, was reported missing on March 13 and last seen alive in Sioux Falls early on March 14. Her body was found outside Brookings on March 19, five days after she went missing. Mark Milk, her uncle who had a life sentence commuted by Gov. Kristi Noem, has been charged with five counts related to Wendel’s death. The case is still under investigation and the cause of death has not yet been released.

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Kristi Noem commutation recipient charged in South Dakota girl's death - 104.5 WOKV

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