Kristi Noem glammed up for a photo-op while she tagged along on the first major deportation raids in New York City since Donald Trump assumed office. Noem, the former South Dakota governor who Trump tapped to be his homeland security secretary,

Gov. Larry Rhoden said he chose Tony Venhuizen as lieutenant governor for his knowledge of the Legislature and experience in the executive branch.

The Secretary of Homeland Security nominee is dedicated to her family. Learn more about her life at home and career as the governor of South Dakota.

The governor of South Dakota has the support of her husband, who is the First Gentleman of the state. Learn more about Bryon.

South Dakota’s political leaders are extending congratulations to Kristi Noem after she was confirmed Saturday for Secretary of Homeland Security. Dusty Johnson extended his congradulations to Noem shortly after her official confirmation.

Tribal leaders are advising members on what to do if they're approached by federal law enforcement. The guidance follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Governor Larry Rhoden will select the 40th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota on Wednesday. Rhoden’s selection will be made public at 10 a.m. CT. Dakota News Now will have live coverage of the announcement in the video player above.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Just one day after being sworn in as the 34th South Dakota Governor, Larry Rhoden addressed the joint legislative session in Pierre Tuesday afternoon to share his plans for his term. Rhoden began his speech by thanking Kristi Noem for her 18 years of service to South Dakota.

Seven Democratic senators voted to confirm former South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as the Secretary of Homeland Security.

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden delivered his first joint address to the South Dakota Legislature as governor on Tuesday. His full speech is here:

New Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem challenged her employees Tuesday to be a “beacon of freedom.” Speaking at a welcome ceremony, Ms. Noem said she requested the secretary’s job from President Trump because it will be at the top of so much of his agenda.