speeches & Columns

COVID-19 has given us many unique challenges. As I've repeatedly said, this situation is historic in the worst way. But with every challenge comes the opportunity to learn, to adapt, and to improve. Today, I'd like to outline some of the lessons we've learned. Read more . . .

Today, Governor Kristi Noem outlined some of the lessons that South Dakota has learned from our fight against COVID-19. Read more . . .

Protests have a purpose. People protest when they feel like they're not being heard. Read more . . .

I may be biased, but I think South Dakota is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Read more . . .

This Memorial Day we once again have an opportunity to say “thank you” to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that the United States remains the greatest country in the world. Read more . . .

As communities work their way back to normal, one of the tools in our fight against COVID-19 that we will continue to ramp up is mass testing. Read more . . .

I know everyone is eager to get back to their daily routines and dive back into what they love doing. Read more . . .

COVID-19 is challenging our state and our people in ways that we’ve never seen before. Read more . . .

For many weeks, I have said that South Dakota is going to let the science, facts, and data drive our decision-making in the fight against COVID-19. Read more . . .