PIERRE, S.D. - On August 5, 2025, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Nick Fosness to represent District 1 in the South Dakota House of Representatives, effective immediately.… Read More
I commend Secretary of State, Monae Johnson for owning up to the mistake that was made in releasing the protected information in an attempt to comply with the requirements of newly enacted HB1062.
I… Read More
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Larry Rhoden will visit the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in the coming days. He will attend events over several days, including both the weekend and early next week.… Read More
Strong, Safe, and Free. Our state is all three of those things, and it’s my mission as your Governor to keep it that way. When it comes to safety, one of our biggest opportunities to move the… Read More
As the end to Summer is closer, so is the anticipation of the new school season.This week’s update begins with the July 22nd “Safer Sioux Falls” Forum. This much needed discussion… Read More
PIERRE, S.D. - On July 29, 2025, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Friday, August 1, 2025, in honor of former state… Read More
Major Public Safety Initiative in Sioux Falls Metro Area
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - On July 28, 2025, Governor Larry Rhoden announced Operation: Prairie Thunder – a comprehensive, targeted public… Read More
PIERRE, S.D. – On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden will host a press conference to announce a major public safety initiative. The press conference will take place on Monday, July 28, 2025, at… Read More
For years, South Dakota has grappled with the fact that its 144-year-old State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls needs replacement, yet consensus on where and how to build it has remained elusive.… Read More
PIERRE, S.D. – On July 23, 2025, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in honor of former… Read More
PIERRE, S.D. - On July 23, 2025, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in honor of former state… Read More
PIERRE, S.D. – On July 18, 2025, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the date of the special session to consider and pass legislation for a new prison. The special session will be on Tuesday,… Read More
South Dakota’s pretty darn special. What other state has the lowest unemployment rate in America, the 2nd best overall tax system, the 2nd least regulations, no income tax, a AAA credit rating,… Read More
PIERRE, S.D. – On July 18, 2025, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of James “Jim” Schmidt to the South Dakota Board of Economic Development.
“South Dakota… Read More
PIERRE, S.D. – On July 17, 2025, Governor Larry Rhoden will visit Tea, Viborg, and Lennox on his Open for Opportunity tour.
Governor Rhoden is proud that South Dakota is home to so many… Read More
