speeches & Columns
Rooted in Freedom
July 4, 2025
Independence Day marks a pivotal moment in American History.
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The Western States
June 27, 2025
I was born and raised in West River, and that part of the state reflects the great American West in a lot of ways.
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Ag is king in South Dakota, plain and simple.
June 20, 2025
Ag is king in South Dakota, plain and simple. This past week, we hosted the annual Governor’s Ag Summit in historic Deadwood. In my first year as Governor, it was pretty special to have the summit in my back yard!
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Peace & Prosperity
June 13, 2025
There's a beat-up old book sitting on my desk at the State Capitol. It's full of pictures that were taken by my dad
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605: A Little Slice of Paradise
June 5, 2025
My family has ranched the same area of western South Dakota for generations. My hometown of Union Center is a very small community.
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Opportunities in Education
May 30, 2025
May is graduation season. Kids across South Dakota are looking forward to enjoying the summer, and they're also looking ahead to whatever comes next.
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A Safer Border – a Safer South Dakota
May 23, 2025
Former Governor Noem would often say, "What you see with your eyes, you carry in your heart."
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Made in South Dakota
May 16, 2025
With President Trump back in the White House, there's been a lot of talk about making sure that more products are Made in America.
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The First 100 Days
May 9, 2025
On January 27, Larry Rhoden was sworn in as the 34th Governor of South Dakota. May 7 marks his 100th day as our Governor.
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The Great Faces of Travel
May 2, 2025
South Dakota is such a wonderful state that millions of visitors come every year to see it for themselves.
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A Shared Challenge – with Communities Leading the Way
April 25, 2025
In South Dakota, we value personal responsibility, strong families, and local control.
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A Prayer for Our State and Nation
April 18, 2025
We're at the Easter holiday. It's a great holiday to celebrate traditions with family and loved ones.
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The Dakotas: North and South
April 12, 2025
We have a friendly rivalry with our neighbors to the north in North Dakota.
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Real Property Tax Relief
April 4, 2025
Now that the legislative session is in the rearview mirror, I'm focused on looking forward and unlocking new opportunities for South Dakota.
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Bridging Our State
March 28, 2025
We recently cut the ribbon on the new Lt. Commander John C. Waldron Bridge over the Missouri River between Pierre and Ft. Pierre.
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Rhoden RhoundUp
March 21, 2025
One of my favorite parts of serving the people of South Dakota is visiting communities around the state.
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A Historic Session – and a Path Forward
March 14, 2025
We just wrapped up the 2025 legislative session – our 100th in South Dakota's history. It's been quite a ride.
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Protecting Property Rights
March 7, 2025
I am no stranger to discussions about eminent domain and property rights. I've fought for private property rights in this Capitol for over 20 years.
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It Is Time to Reset
February 28, 2025
Living on a ranch, I've never had much time for technology. I've always preferred riding a horse over online entertainment, and at work, I stick to the traditional pen-and-paper approach.
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Crossing Over
February 21, 2025
Milestones are an important part of any process. They're a good opportunity to reflect on where we've come from, assess where we are, and look ahead to what comes next.
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Open for Opportunity
February 14, 2025
Just a few days ago, I was formally inaugurated as Governor at the South Dakota State Capitol.
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Keeping South Dakota Safe
February 7, 2025
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, which bans Sanctuary Cities in South Dakota.
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Let Me Introduce Myself
January 31, 2025
This past week, I started out in a new job. After six years serving as your lieutenant governor, I had the opportunity to shorten my title. I’d like to take some time to share some things you might not know about me.
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South Dakota's Grit and Hospitality
January 24, 2025
In 1925, a group of leaders had a vision. They wanted to create something in South Dakota so grand it would draw visitors from all over the world.
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Ring in the New Year
December 27, 2024
New Year's means looking ahead. Growing up on my family ranch, we always looked forward to a long year of hard work. After all, calving season wasn't too far in the future.
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