South Dakota, Rhoden

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.
Rhoden takes oath of office, becomes 34th South Dakota
A new era begins for South Dakota today as Larry Rhoden took the oath of office to become the state’s 34th Governor.
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
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.
Rhoden swears in as South Dakota’s new governor Monday
The gubernatorial transition comes after Kristi Noem was confirmed as the next Department of Homeland Security Secretary following a Senate vote on Saturday morning.
Rhoden sworn in as South Dakota Governor in historic mid-session transition
The transition comes after Kristi Noem was confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
South Dakota leaders praise Gov. Kristi Noem's confirmation as Homeland Security secretary
I know she’s ready to get to work for President Trump and the American people,' Senate Majority Leader John Thune says of Gov. Kristi Noem
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.
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. The governor's office said on Saturday Larry Rhoden received Noem’s resignation as governor and succeeded to the office of governor of South Dakota.
Kristi Noem joins Trump's cabinet, Larry Rhoden is the new South Dakota governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem's official resignation as South Dakota governor on Saturday as she joined the Trump administration.
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
SD airports asking for $30M funding bill to expand facilities
South Dakota’s airports play a major role in the state’s economy, and with passenger traffic out of South Dakota increasing nearly 14% in 2024, two South Dakota airports are asking for a funding bill ...
Former Chief Warden takes issue with safety, capacity claims
Two South Dakotans with experience with the South Dakota Department of Corrections disagree over what the future of state ...
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A look ahead to Day 10 of the 2025 legislative session
Here’s a look at some of the events scheduled at the state Capitol for Tuesday, January 28, the 10th working day of the 2025 ...