Larry Rhoden (born February 5, 1959) is an American politician and businessman serving as the 34th governor of South Dakota since 2025. [1]

Jan 25, 2025 · PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Saturday, Larry Rhoden received Kristi Noem’s resignation as Governor immediately following the US Senate’s vote to confirm Noem as Homeland Security Secretary. Rhoden is now the 34th Governor of South Dakota pursuant to Article 4 Section 6 of the South Dakota Constitution.

Jan 25, 2025 · Larry Rhoden, the right-hand man of South Dakota's first female governor, Kristi Noem, has officially succeeded to the state's highest office.

2 days ago · Inside the South Dakota Capitol, hundreds of people dressed in their Saturday best filled the rotunda to witness the official inauguration of the state’s new governor, Larry Rhoden.

Jan 27, 2025 · PIERRE — It's Gov. Larry Rhoden now. Rhoden, previously the lieutenant governor of South Dakota under former Gov. Kristi Noem, officially succeeded to governor of South Dakota during a...

1 day ago · PIERRE — Larry Rhoden is still getting a feel for his new governor gig. Rhoden, who took over as governor of South Dakota for his long-time political ally, Kristi Noem, joined the Argus Leader ...

Nov 12, 2024 · South Dakota Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden may soon omit the word "lieutenant" from his current title. Kristi Noem, the state's current governor, was officially nominated by President-elect Donald...

2 days ago · 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.

3 days ago · Five years ago, Governor Kristi Noem declared South Dakota “Open for Business.” That bold stand was put to the ultimate test during COVID. We overcame that challenge and turned it into South Dakota’s greatest opportunity. Now, I want to apply that same approach to all of our work. I want to keep South Dakota “Open for Business.”

Nov 13, 2024 · 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.