PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden requested public input on filling the District 16 House of Representatives vacancy, which includes the counties of Lincoln, Turner, and Union. This seat was formerly held by Representative Richard Vasgaard, whose leadership...
Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Mike Diedrich
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in honor of former state legislator Michael (Mike) Diedrich. He served in the South Dakota State Senate...
Gov. Rhoden to Visit Aberdeen and Mobridge on Open for Opportunity Tour
Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will bring his Open for Opportunity Tour to Aberdeen and Mobridge. Governor Rhoden continues to engage in meaningful conversations with South Dakotans across the state. He encourages local leaders and community members to join him for...
Opportunities in Education by Gov. Larry Rhoden
May 30th, 2025 May is graduation season. Kids across South Dakota are looking forward to enjoying the summer, and they’re also looking ahead to whatever comes next. Hopefully, they have the opportunity to enjoy the warm summer weather – then get to work on whatever...