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
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.
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.
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 sworn in as South Dakota’s new governor, makes staff changes
The gubernatorial transition comes after Kristi Noem was confirmed as the next Department of Homeland Security Secretary following a Senate vote on Saturday morning.
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.
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