PIERRE — Governor Kristi Noem and other constitutional officers along with a handful of state lawmakers were given their oaths of office Saturday at the State Capitol in Pierre. For South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen it was his first time swearing in a governor…
Noem was introduced by District One Representative Joe Donnell of Sisseton who says Noem has a heart and compassion for South Dakota…
Noem says four years ago she thought she had everything prepared to take on being South Dakota’s 33rd Governor…
Noem channeled former late night talk show host David Letterman in reciting her Top Ten things that surprised her about being Governor. Others taking the oath of office at the Capitol Saturday included Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden, Attorney General Marty Jackley, Secretary of State Monae Johnson, Auditor Rich Sattgas, Treasurer Josh Haeder, Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson and School and Public Lands Commissioner Brock Greenfield.
