Noem’s Cabinet appointment will make room for a plain-spoken rancher to be South Dakota’s new governor

Larry Rhoden (YouTube)
Larry Rhoden (YouTube)

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem built a national profile during the COVID-19 pandemic, had Washington buzzing about her future, and published two political memoirs in three years

   by John Hanna & Steve Karnowski  – The Associated Press

Lawmakers describe the man set to replace her as a friendly, plain-spoken rancher and specialty welder whom they expect to focus more on issues within the state.

Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden’s biggest — and fleeting — brush with national fame came in 2017 when he triggered a panic alarm during a hearing to test how quickly police would arrive to support his argument that people should be allowed to carry guns in the Capitol.

He’s now receiving bipartisan praise as a South Dakota-focused conservative well-versed in how the state’s Republican-dominated Legislature works.

 
 
 “Others describe the 65-year-old, who operates a custom welding business producing cattle brands, as a true western South Dakota rancher”
 
 
 

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