Larry Rhoden, who took over as governor of South Dakota for Kristi Noem, gave the Argus Leader insight into his new role and how he plans to govern.

The gossip in the halls of the Capitol proved right. Tony Venhuizen, who’s served as chief of staff for the two previous governors and most recently has been a state representative for three years, is ...

Gov. Larry Rhoden said he chose Tony Venhuizen as lieutenant governor for his knowledge of the Legislature and experience in the executive branch.

The South Dakota Legislature voted unanimously on Thursday at the Capitol in Pierre to confirm Tony Venhuizen as the state’s lieutenant governor. Venhuizen, 42, was sworn in shortly afterward. The ...

In Pierre, the changing of the guard became official on Saturday as Larry Rhoden took the oath of office to become the 34th ...

Dennis Daugaard. Michels worked for the Daugaard administration from 2011 to 2019 and was a state representative from 1999 to 2007. He served as speaker of the House from 2003 to 2007. Michels ...

The race to replace term-limited South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard (R) could get interesting. GOP Rep. Kristi Noem and Democratic state Senate Minority Leader Billie Sutton are fighting for the ...

In walked Venhuizen. People in the audience, including former Gov. Dennis Daugaard and First Lady Sandy Rhoden, applauded. The 42-year-old Venhuizen shook hands with the 65-year-old Rhoden ...