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A Prayer for Our Nation

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
November 1, 2024
For those of you who read my weekly columns, you know that they can take on many forms. They’re often focused on updating you on changing policies or issues that I am focused on. Sometimes they… Read More

Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Former State Legislator Dennis Pierson

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
October 25, 2024
PIERRE, S.D. – On Oct 25th, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in honor of former state… Read More

Passing Along Freedom

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
October 25, 2024
Next year, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – America’s 250th birthday! When our Founding Fathers wrote that incredible document,… Read More

South Dakota: Prosperous and Free

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
October 18, 2024
Over the past several years, South Dakota’s economy has consistently been the strongest of any state in the country. We recently received two updates that underscore just how strong our economy… Read More

Gov. Noem and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Address IV Fluid Shortage

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
October 17, 2024
PIERRE, SD -- On Oct 17th, Governor Kristi Noem led four fellow Republican governors in urging President Joe Biden to immediately address the shortage of IV fluid as a result of Hurricane Helene… Read More

Governor Noem and Colleagues Defend 'Help Not Harm' Legislation

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
October 15, 2024
PIERRE, SD -- On Oct 15th, Governor Kristi Noem and nine fellow governors submitted an amici curiae brief to the United States Supreme Court for the United States v. Skrmetti case. This case regards… Read More

Rooster!

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
October 11, 2024
There’s a call that you’ll hear across much of South Dakota over the next several months. It doesn’t sound like a bird, though it’s all about one. The shout of… Read More

Flags at Half-Staff Statewide for Former U.S. Senator Tim Johnson

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
October 10, 2024
PIERRE, S.D. – On Oct 10th, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately in honor of former U.S. Senator Tim Johnson, who passed away Tuesday… Read More

Governor Noem Now Accepting Applications for Winter/Spring Interns

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
October 10, 2024
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and her office are now accepting applications for the Winter 2024/ Spring 2025 Internship Program. This internship provides students with first-hand… Read More

South Dakota Leads Nation in Income Growth

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
October 8, 2024
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota once again led the nation in income growth in 2023. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, South Dakota’s Real Median Household Income grew faster… Read More

Cyber Place

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
October 4, 2024
South Dakota is a growing state, but we aren’t just growing in our more traditional industries like agriculture, tourism, and financial services. In recent years, South Dakota’s… Read More

Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Former State Legislator Dr. Donald Van Etten

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
September 30, 2024
PIERRE, S.D. – On Sep 30th, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in honor of former state… Read More

Round 'Em Up

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
September 27, 2024
“There’s nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.” That quote hung on a gate on our family farm and ranch growing up. It wasn’t until years later… Read More

Gov. Noem and Colleagues Demand That Sen. Schumer Protect Jewish Americans

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
September 25, 2024
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and 25 fellow Republican governors demanded that U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) pass legislation to protect and show support for… Read More

Harvesting Our Own Food Supply

From: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
September 20, 2024
Growing up on our family farm and ranch, there were two time periods that were busiest: calving season in the spring and harvest in the fall. The time has come for farmers to harvest most of their… Read More