Governor Noem takes oath of office for second term  (Audio)

January 9, 2023

PIERRE, S.D.–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 was fully prepared to take on being South Dakota’s 33rd 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 Sattgast, Treasurer Josh Haeder, Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson and School and Public Lands Commissioner Brock Greenfield.