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Rhoden: ‘I’ve felt so truly blessed’

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Even more than 20 years ago, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden knew he wanted to have an impact. "As a first-term legislator, I was, found myself in Pierre, and I thought if I'm going to invest the time to be here, I want a seat at the table," Rhoden said Wednesday in [...]

todayJanuary 30, 2025

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For Rhoden, Venhuizen: A week of making history

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- Something rare is taking place at the South Dakota Capitol this week, as a new governor, Larry Rhoden, and a new lieutenant governor, Tony Venhuizen, take office, amid some unusual circumstances. This passage of power came not only in the middle of a governor's term, but with the Legislature already two [...]

todayJanuary 30, 2025 1

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Rhoden joins KELOLAND News for first sit-down interview

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- There was a time when newly-sworn-in South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden was in awe to have had an interaction with the governor of South Dakota. "I thought, 'Wow, the governor of South Dakota just held the door open for me so I could get into the capitol," Rhoden said Wednesday in [...]

todayJanuary 29, 2025

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Rhoden names his pick for Lt. Governor

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- South Dakota has a new Lt Governor, and he is no stranger to Pierre. Most recently, Tony Venhuizen represented District 13 in the State House of Representatives, where he served as vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee. But his involvement in State Government goes well beyond the legislature. Venhuizen [...]

todayJanuary 29, 2025

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Legislative leaders look ahead to Rhoden administration

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- For South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden, the feeling of holding his office is, at least for now, a bit different. "It seems surreal, honestly," Rhoden said after taking the oath of office Monday morning in Pierre. Rhoden is a familiar face around the halls of the capitol; as lieutenant governor, he [...]

todayJanuary 27, 2025

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Who is South Dakota’s new governor, Larry Rhoden?

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- Larry Rhoden, who succeeded Kristi Noem as South Dakota's governor on Saturday, brings a lengthy record of success as state legislator to his new office. The Meade County rancher and welder had already served 16 years in the Legislature and was seeking re-election to a seat in the House in 2018 [...]

todayJanuary 26, 2025 1

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A look ahead to Day 9 of the 2025 legislative session

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a look at some of the events scheduled at the state Capitol for Monday, January 27, the ninth working day of the 2025 session of the South Dakota Legislature. House State Affairs at 7:45 a.m. CT in room 414 considers whether to recommend allowing voters to declare their phone numbers and email [...]

todayJanuary 24, 2025

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Legislators searching for SDPB funding reprieve

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- South Dakota Public Broadcasting might not lose as much money as what Gov. Kristi Noem wants taken away. The Legislature's Joint Committee on Appropriations is looking deeper into the governor's recommended deep cut in general funds, according to its House leader. Republican Rep. Mike Derby said Wednesday that the 18-seat panel [...]

todayJanuary 22, 2025 1

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