South Dakota
Rhoden sworn in as South Dakota Governor in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – In Pierre, the changing of the guard became official on Saturday as Larry Rhoden took the oath of office to become the 34th Governor of the state of South Dakota.
The ceremony took place in the rotunda of the State Capitol. Following the oath, Gov. Rhoden spoke, vowing to serve to the best of his ability.
“South Dakota has given so much to me and my family. I am a fifth-generation South Dakotan on my mom’s side and a fourth-generation on my dad’s. Our roots run deep in South Dakota and I am never leaving,” Gov. Rhoden said.
Also on Saturday afternoon, Sioux Falls state lawmaker Tony Venhuizen took his oath of office, becoming South Dakota’s 40th Lt. Governor.
Venhuizen is a well-known politician and political historian. He previously served in the offices of Governors Dennis Daugaard and Kristi Noem.
You can watch Saturday’s swearing-in ceremony here.
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