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With Kristi Noem's Move to DC, South Dakota Tribes Seek a Fresh Start in Relations with New Governor
Larry Rhoden was officially sworn in as governor of South Dakota on Saturday following the resignation of former Gov. Kristi Noem, who stepped down to assume the role of U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.

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Larry Rhoden gave his first address to the South Dakota Legislature as governor. Read it here
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South Dakota executive deck shuffled amid Larry Rhoden's succession to governor
Amid Larry Rhoden's succession to South Dakota governor, several executive staffers under former Gov. Kristi Noem were shuffled into new roles.
Anna Paulina Luna files legislation to carve Trump’s face on Mount Rushmore
U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has filed legislation that would direct the secretary of the Interior to carve the figure of President Donald Trump on Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota.
Senate confirms Noem as Trump’s homeland security secretary
The Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump’s plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.
Kristi Noem’s immigration rhetoric overlooks stark economic realities in her own state
Gov. Kristi Noem’s heated rhetoric on immigration belies a stark economic reality in her own state: With unemployment at 1.9% — the lowest in the country — South Dakota faces an acute labor shortage a
Washington State Offense Adds Trio of Former South Dakota State Running Backs
From head coach on down, Washington State is going to look a lot like South Dakota State 2.0 in 2025. When Jimmy Rogers got the gig as the Cougs' new head coach
New WSU coach Jimmy Rogers won’t accept losing, from himself or his players
Rogers is bullish on what he can accomplish in Pullman and is not backing down on comments that the goal is to build a program that will compete for national titles.
5 Biggest Transfer Portal Adds (So Far) for Washington State Football Ahead of 2025
While much has been made about the transfer portal losses Washington State has suffered so far this winter, the Cougs have also made some notable gains from it
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Florida US representative proposes bill to add Trump to Mount Rushmore
A bill introduced in the U.S. House aims to carve President Donald Trump's face on Mount Rushmore, but faces potential roadblocks.
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South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls for Jan. 27: Viborg-Hurley captures Class B boys No. 1 ranking
Viborg-Hurley, last week’s No. 3 squad, knocked off then-No. 1 Castlewood by a 49-44 final at the Hanson Classic in Mitchell on Jan. 25, as the Cougars took the top spot in the South Dakota Prep Media poll from the Warriors.
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USD hires former Jackrabbit linebacker Billy Kirch as new defensive coordinator
VERMILLION — Following Travis Johansen’s promotion to head coach for South Dakota football, the program announced that former Northwestern College (Iowa) defensive coordinator Billy Kirch would take over the same position in Vermillion.
South Dakota Senate bill aims to raise stakes for National Guard deployments
If passed, the bill would require the U.S. Congress to formally declare war to deploy South Dakota National Guard members.