Larry was elected as lieutenant governor alongside Governor Kristi Noem in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He rose to the office of governor in January 2025. Growing up in the church, Larry understood true service at a young age.

I've now been Governor of South Dakota for about 2 weeks. We finally have bills reaching my desk. I just signed my first bill as Governor, Senate Bill 7

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Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be raised to full-staff statewide on January 20, 2025 in honor of the Inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Read more . . .

Jan 3, 2025 · Today, Governor Kristi Noem delivered the 2022 Budget Address, unveiling her budget proposal for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024. Read more . . .

Jan 25, 2025 · OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR KRISTI N OEM I GOVERNOR January 25, 2025 Dear Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden, In the last six years, I have had the privilege to serve as Governor of South Dakota. It is with a humble heart that President Donald J. Trump has appointed me, and that the

Missy serves as the Fiscal Officer for the Governor's Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Previously, she worked as an accountant for the South Dakota Investment Council, served as the Miner County Clerk of Courts, and was a bank Branch Manager in the private sector.

Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen. Tony Venhuizen is a lifelong South Dakotan. He serves as the 40th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota.

Marcia Hultman serves as the Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR). Marcia was first appointed by Governor Dennis Daugaard in 2014 and reappointed by Governor Kristi Noem in 2019. Prior to this, Marcia had served in a variety of leadership roles with DLR for seventeen years.

Gov. Noem Appoints Abigail Howard to 3rd Judicial Circuit Court 12/13/2024 Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced the appointment of the Honorable Abigail (Abbey) Howard to the 3rd Judicial Circuit Court.