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Can you recognize South Dakota’s new governor?
South Dakota voters are going through their own period of adjustment as Larry Rhoden settles into his new job as governor. Many voters, especially those who live on the east side of the state, are still unfamiliar with the longtime West River politician.
Larry Rhoden sworn in as 34th governor of South Dakota in private ceremony
Rhoden, previously the lieutenant governor of South Dakota under former Gov. Kristi Noem, officially succeeded to governor of South Dakota during a private swearing-in ceremony Monday. The new governor was joined by members of his family, Democrat and Republican leaders from both state chambers, and several prominent state leaders and employees.
‘South Dakota is in good hands,’ leaders welcome in Governor Rhoden
Governor Rhoden has been sworn in as one of the state’s few West River governors in history. Senate Majority Whip Randy Deibert expressed optimism on having a leader from the area, saying leadership from West River has decreased from the past.
Larry Rhoden officially becomes Governor of South Dakota
Rhoden is now the 34th Governor of South Dakota pursuant to Article 4 Section 6 of the South Dakota Constitution. Details on the succession and swearing-in ceremony have yet to be announced.
Kristi Noem resigns, Larry Rhoden succeeds to office of South Dakota governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem's official resignation as South Dakota governor on Saturday as she joined the Trump administration.
Noem resigns as South Dakota governor, Rhoden takes over
Kristi Noem has resigned as governor of South Dakota after her confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of Homeland Security. Larry Rhoden is now governor of South Dakota. Noem was chosen by the president-elect to lead the department responsible for immigration and border-related actions that will be central to h…
Larry Rhoden receives Kristi Noem's letter of resignation; becomes 34th Governor of South Dakota
Larry Rhoden succeeded Kristi Noem as Governor of South Dakota on Saturday. He received Noem's letter of resignation upon her confirmation as the next U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, also on Saturday.
South Dakota Tribes offering free Tribal IDs to members
Four Tribes in South Dakota are offering free Tribal Identification cards to their members in the wake of the Trump ...
Noem proposes major cut to tobacco prevention in South Dakota
SD has allocated $5M annually to a fund that pays for programs to help tobacco users stop the habit and to prevent children ...
House committee passes bill requiring South Dakota schools take cash for events
House Bill 1017 was inspired by the School District’s decision over the summer to transition to digital, cashless ticketing ...
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SD DOH: Flu, whooping cough risks in South Dakota
There’s no update or additional information about the South Dakota child who died from the whooping cough and flu, Department of Health officials told ...
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South Dakota man wins grand prize pickup in Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Department Ice Fishing Tourney raffle
James Krause of Spearfish, South Dakota, won the grand raffle prize of a 2025 Dodge Ram Midnight Edition pickup truck on ...
Music from a South Dakota native will be played during the Super Bowl: Meet the singer
A Tea native will have one of his songs played during a commercial at the Super Bowl next month, featuring a rematch between ...
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South Dakota’s grit and hospitality
In 1925, a group of leaders had a vision. They wanted to create something in South Dakota so grand it would draw visitors ...