PIERRE, (KCCR) — With the U-S Senate’s confirmation Saturday of now former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden is now South Dakota’s 34th governor. Friday, members of the Senate thanked Rhoden for his service to the body…
Senate Majority Leader Jim Mehlhaff of Pierre led the accolades for Rhoden that extended across the aisle as Assistant Senate Minority Leader Jamie Smith rose to commend the new Governor…
Rhoden spent 10 years in the South Dakota House and six in the Senate before being selected by Noem to be her running mate. He says his relationships far surpass the legislation he’s passed…
Former Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels will be assisting Rhoden in his transition to Governor.
