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January 25, 2025

South Dakota political leaders congratulate Noem

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- South Dakota's political leaders are extending congratulations to Kristi Noem after she was confirmed Saturday for Secretary of Homeland Security. Dusty Johnson extended his congradulations to Noem shortly after her official confirmation. “Kristi Noem has always been a leader who takes action, that’s why I’m happy she will officially be [...]

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Larry Rhoden succeeds to governor of South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Following Governor Kristi Noem's appointment to Secretary of Homeland Security, Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden succeeded to governor of South Dakota. Rhoden received Noem's resignation as governor and succeeded immediately following the vote by the United States Senate. “Kristi and I have been talking constantly about this succession over the past [...]

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Watch: Noem confirmed for Secretary of Homeland Security

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's confirmation hearing for an appointment as Secretary of Homeland Security is taking place Saturday morning. Noem was nominated to the post by President Donald Trump. She has been approved through the early steps toward confirmation. Noem was confirmed Saturday morning in a vote of 59 [...]

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