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Kristi Noem

Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem ( NOHM; née Arnold; born November 30, 1971) is an American politician serving as the 8th United States secretary of homeland security since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, she served as the 33rd governor of South Dakota from 2019 to 2025 and represented South Dakota's at-large congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019. Born in Watertown, South Dakota, Noem began her political career in the South Dakota House of Representatives, serving from 2007 to 2011. Noem was elected as the first female governor of South Dakota in 2018 with the endorsement of President Donald Trump. She gained national attention during the COVID-19 pandemic for opposing statewide mask mandates and advocating voluntary measures. Noem has conservative positions on most domestic issues, particularly gun rights, abortion, and immigration. Noem is a farmer, rancher, and member of the Civil Air Patrol. She has published two autobiographies, Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland (2022) and No Going Back (2024), the latter of which sparked controversy for its account of her killing a young family dog and inaccurate claims about meeting with foreign leaders. Donald Trump nominated her for Secretary of Homeland Security in his second cabinet. She was confirmed in January 2025 by a Senate vote of 59–34.

Infobox

President
Donald Trump
Deputy
Troy Edgar
Preceded by
Art Fryslie
Lieutenant
Larry Rhoden
Succeeded by
Burt Tulson
Born
Kristi Lynn Arnold (1971-11-30) November 30, 1971 (age 54)Watertown, South Dakota, U.S.
Political party
Republican
Spouse
mw- Bryon Noem (m. 1992)
Children
3
Education
South Dakota State University (BA)
Party
Republican

Tables

2022 South Dakota gubernatorial election[276] · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
350,166
Candidate
100.0
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kristi Noem (Incumbent)
217,035
61.9
Democratic
Jamie Smith
123,148
35.1
Libertarian
Tracey Quint
9,983
2.8
Total votes
350,166
100.0
Republican hold
2022 Republican primary election – South Dakota governor[277] · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
119,976
Candidate
100.0
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kristi Noem (incumbent)
91,661
76.4
Republican
Steven Haugaard
28,315
23.6
Total votes
119,976
100.0
2018 South Dakota gubernatorial election[77] · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
339,214
Candidate
100.0
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kristi Noem
172,912
51.0
Democratic
Billie Sutton
161,454
47.6
Libertarian
Kurt Evans
4,848
1.4
Total votes
339,214
100.0
Republican hold
2018 Republican primary election – South Dakota governor[75] · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
102,506
Candidate
100.0
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kristi Noem
57,437
56.0
Republican
Marty Jackley
45,069
44.0
Total votes
102,506
100.0
2016 South Dakota's at-large congressional district election · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
369,973
Candidate
100.0
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kristi Noem (Incumbent)
237,163
64.1
Democratic
Paula Hawks
132,810
35.9
Total votes
369,973
100.0
South Dakota's at-large congressional district election, 2014[278] · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
276,319
Candidate
100.0
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kristi Noem (Incumbent)
183,834
66.5
Democratic
Corinna Robinson
92,485
33.5
Total votes
276,319
100.0
2012 South Dakota's at-large congressional district election[279] · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
361,429
Candidate
100.0
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kristi Noem (Incumbent)
207,640
57.4
Democratic
Matt Varilek
153,789
42.6
Total votes
361,429
100.0
Republican hold
2010 General election – At Large Congressional District of South Dakota · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
319,426
Candidate
100.0
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kristi Noem
153,703
48.1
Democratic
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (Incumbent)
146,589
45.9
Independent
B. Thomas Marking
19,134
6.0
Total votes
319,426
100.0
Republican gain from Democratic
2010 Republican primary election – At Large Congressional District of South Dakota[280] · Electoral history
Total votes
Total votes
Party
Total votes
Party
82,041
Candidate
100.0
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Kristi Noem
34,527
42.1
Republican
Chris Nelson
28,380
34.6
Republican
Blake Curd
19,134
23.3
Total votes
82,041
100.0
· External links
Preceded byJaime Herrera Beutler
Preceded byJaime Herrera Beutler
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded byJaime Herrera Beutler
U.S. House of Representatives
Chair of the Congressional Women's Caucus 2015–2017
U.S. House of Representatives
Succeeded bySusan Brooks
Party political offices
Party political offices
U.S. House of Representatives
Party political offices
Preceded byDennis Daugaard
Preceded byDennis Daugaard
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded byDennis Daugaard
U.S. House of Representatives
Republican nominee for Governor of South Dakota 2018, 2022
U.S. House of Representatives
Most recent
Political offices
Political offices
U.S. House of Representatives
Political offices
Preceded byDennis Daugaard
Preceded byDennis Daugaard
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded byDennis Daugaard
U.S. House of Representatives
Governor of South Dakota 2019–2025
U.S. House of Representatives
Succeeded byLarry Rhoden
Preceded byAlejandro Mayorkas
Preceded byAlejandro Mayorkas
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded byAlejandro Mayorkas
U.S. House of Representatives
United States Secretary of Homeland Security 2025–present
U.S. House of Representatives
Incumbent
Order of precedence
Order of precedence
U.S. House of Representatives
Order of precedence
Preceded byDoug Collinsas United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Preceded byDoug Collinsas United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded byDoug Collinsas United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
U.S. House of Representatives
Order of precedence of the United Statesas Secretary of Homeland Security
U.S. House of Representatives
Succeeded bySusie Wilesas White House Chief of Staff
U.S. presidential line of succession
U.S. presidential line of succession
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. presidential line of succession
Preceded byDoug Collinsas United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Preceded byDoug Collinsas United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded byDoug Collinsas United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
U.S. House of Representatives
Eighteenth in line as Secretary of Homeland Security
U.S. House of Representatives
Last
House of Representatives
Preceded byStephanie Herseth Sandlin
Member of the U.S. House of Representativesfrom South Dakota's at-large congressional district 2011–2019
Succeeded byDusty Johnson
Preceded byJaime Herrera Beutler
Chair of the Congressional Women's Caucus 2015–2017
Succeeded bySusan Brooks
Party political offices
Preceded byDennis Daugaard
Republican nominee for Governor of South Dakota 2018, 2022
Most recent
Political offices
Preceded byDennis Daugaard
Governor of South Dakota 2019–2025
Succeeded byLarry Rhoden
Preceded byAlejandro Mayorkas
United States Secretary of Homeland Security 2025–present
Incumbent
Order of precedence
Preceded byDoug Collinsas United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Order of precedence of the United Statesas Secretary of Homeland Security
Succeeded bySusie Wilesas White House Chief of Staff
presidential line of succession
Preceded byDoug Collinsas United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Eighteenth in line as Secretary of Homeland Security
Last

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    https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3201471/south-dakota-governor-kristi-noem-bans-tiktok-state-owned-devices-citing-china-links
  107. sodakpb
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  108. Dakota News Now
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  109. Newsweek
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  110. "As daughter sought state license, Noem summoned agency head"
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  111. Argus Leader
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  112. "December 14, 2021 Government Operations and Audit Committee"
    https://sdpb.sd.gov/sdpbpodcast/2021/interim/goa12142021.mp3
  113. "Noem administration pays $200,000 to settle allegation of age discrimination"
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  114. The Hill
    https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/574572-south-dakota-lawmakers-to-examine-noem-meeting-with-official-as-daughter/
  115. The Hill
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  116. "Government Operations & Audit Committee Agenda"
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  117. Newsweek
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  118. Boards and Commissions
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  119. Boards and Commissions
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  120. West River Eagle
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  121. Boards and Commissions
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  122. South Dakota Legislature
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  123. South Dakota Legislature
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  124. The Hill
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  125. Siouxland Proud
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  126. Star-Herald
    https://starherald.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/states-tribes-call-for-apology-from-south-dakota-governor-noem/article_c1b883cc-5d08-562c-906e-2f4b95cecd16.html
  127. Argus Leader
    https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/31/kristi-noem-takes-stance-about-southern-border-crisis-during-joint-session/72409928007/
  128. "Controversy follows Gov. Kristi Noem as she is banned by two more South Dakota tribes"
    https://apnews.com/article/kristi-noem-tribes-ban-south-dakota-dog-dbfd7dd2e26985f35d8ad85da724bdc6
  129. "Kristi Noem: Trump VP hopeful outlawed on six Native American reservations"
    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-69004304
  130. "South Dakota tribe lifts its ban on Noem ahead of her Homeland Security confirmation hearing"
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  131. South Dakota Legislature
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  132. Rapid City Journal
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  133. "South Dakota governor uses coronavirus relief funds for $5 million tourism ad despite COVID surge"
    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kristi-noem-south-dakota-coronavirus-relief-funds-tourism/
  134. The Guardian
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  135. The Guardian
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  136. "'A resume for future office': Virus tests a GOP governor"
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  137. "As deaths spiral, South Dakota governor opposes mask rules"
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  138. "South Dakota's Noem speaks at RNC as state virus cases rise"
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  139. PBS NewsHour
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  140. Argus Leader
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  141. "Gov. Noem declares state of emergency in South Dakota"
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  142. Sioux City Journal
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  143. Argus Leader
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  144. Rapid City Journal
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  145. "Noem Issues New Executive Order in COVID-19 Response"
    https://sdaho.org/2020/04/07/noem-issues-new-executive-order-in-covid-19-response/
  146. "Arizona man dies after self-medicating to treat coronavirus"
    https://www.foxnews.com/health/arizona-man-dies-after-taking-drug-chloroquine-coronavirus
  147. "South Dakota governor faces criticism over refusal to issue stay-at-home order after pork plant outbreak"
    https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/14/politics/south-dakota-governor-kristi-noem-coronavirus/index.html
  148. The Guardian
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  149. The Washington Post
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  150. Argus Leader
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  151. The Atlantic
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  152. Rapid City Journal
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  153. Salon
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  154. "Executive Order 2020-12"
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  155. "Executive Order 2020-13"
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  156. "Despite Outbreak, South Dakota Governor Hesitant To Issue Stay-At-Home Order"
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  157. USA Today
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  158. "Noem says South Dakota is doing 'good' as virus surges"
    https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-health-south-dakota-f967a1a56b798f43ae0d2be971b27b39
  159. "AAPS Resolution Concerning Mandatory Vaccines"
    https://www.aapsonline.org/testimony/vacresol.htm
  160. "The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Set Off A Surge Of COVID Cases In South Dakota"
    https://www.npr.org/2021/08/27/1031809289/the-sturgis-motorcycle-rally-set-off-a-surge-of-covid-cases-in-south-dakota
  161. "Noem Attends Sturgis Charity Ride, Defends COVID-19 Approach"
    https://www.sdpb.org/news-and-information/2021-08-10/noem-attends-sturgis-charity-ride-defends-covid19-approach
  162. The Washington Post
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/08/15/south-dakota-unemployment-trump/
  163. "South Dakota turns down Trump's unemployment benefits boost"
    https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/16/politics/south-dakota-trump-unemployment-benefits/index.html
  164. Yahoo! News
    https://news.yahoo.com/sturgis-motorcycle-rally-draws-thousands-164500341.html
  165. The New York Times
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  166. MSN
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  167. "Colorado Reports 20+ Coronavirus Cases Linked To Sturgis Motorcycle Rally"
    https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/colorado-reports-20-coronavirus-cases-linked-to-sturgis-motorcycle-rally/ar-BB18rq0u
  168. "Revved by Sturgis Rally, COVID-19 infections move fast, far"
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  169. The Billings Gazette
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  170. "Noem blames surge in cases on testing as hospitals fill"
    https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-health-sioux-falls-south-dakota-5d28c62f4b7c7cb51e764f3ecb4e1cb5
  171. "Noem signs bill limiting liability for certain COVID-19 exposures"
    https://www.newscenter1.tv/noem-signs-bill-limiting-liability-for-certain-covid-19-exposures/
  172. "Noem opposes bill to stop schools requiring vaccinations"
    https://apnews.com/article/6d687e02cecd4713dc65665c7b0cb04a
  173. U.S. News & World Report
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  174. "SD Legislators urge 'vaccine mandate ban,' face Noem opposition"
    https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2021/08/20/sd-legislators-urge-private-vaccine-mandate-ban-face-noem-opposition//
  175. "Kristi Noem criticizes GOP governors who enacted COVID-19 mandates"
    https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/11/politics/kristi-noem-cpac-south-dakota-governor-covid-mandate/index.html
  176. "Gov. Noem makes announcement regarding Department of Corrections"
    https://hubcityradio.com/gov-noem-makes-announcement-regarding-department-of-corrections/
  177. "UPDATE: Gov. Noem fires two corrections officials, places another one on administrative leave"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20250408141920/https://ktwb.com/2021/07/15/gov-noem-fires-two-corrections-officials-places-another-on-administrative-leave/
  178. "S.D. Secretary of Corrections announces retirement amid DOC Shakeup"
    https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/s-d-secretary-of-corrections-announces-retirement-amid-doc-shakeup/
  179. "Gov. Noem ends prison mask mandate despite lingering Covid 19 cases"
    https://www.keloland.com/news/healthbeat/coronavirus/gov-noem-ends-prison-mask-mandate-despite-lingering-covid-19-cases/
  180. "S.D. selects CGL Group to review Department of Corrections"
    https://kelo.com/2021/08/06/213256/
  181. "Fired DOC worker alleges retaliation for reporting sexual harassment by former prison warden"
    https://www.keloland.com/news/investigates/fired-doc-worker-alleges-retaliation-for-reporting-sexual-harassment-by-former-prison-warden/
  182. Argus Leader
    https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-doc-official-part-workplace-170951913.html
  183. UniCourt
    https://unicourt.com/case/pc-db5-bawek-v-wasko-1158104
  184. The Washington Post
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2021/06/29/south-dakota-national-guard-texas-border/
  185. Time
    https://time.com/6076921/billionaire-gop-donor-bankrolls-national-guard-border-deployment/
  186. "Lawsuit claims S.D. National Guard illegally withheld public documents"
    https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/lawsuit-claims-s-d-national-guard-illegally-withheld-public-documents/
  187. Jamestown Sun
    https://web.archive.org/web/20211216212625/https://www.jamestownsun.com/news/government-and-politics/7324887-Defense-bill-would-ban-private-donations-for-National-Guard-deployment
  188. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    https://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/south-dakota-governor-sues-for-fireworks-at-mount-rushmore/G4XILXNOIVGWXKVFSIEYFXLCDM/
  189. "Complaint, Noem v. Haaland"
    https://governor.sd.gov/doc/Noem-v-Haaland_Complaint.pdf
  190. "Governor Noem sues federal government to bring fireworks back to Mt. Rushmore"
    https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/governor-noem-sues-federal-government-to-bring-fireworks-back-to-mt-rushmore/
  191. "Judge rules against Noem in fireworks lawsuit"
    https://www.keloland.com/keloland-com-original/judge-rules-against-noem-in-fireworks-lawsuit/
  192. "Appeal filed in lawsuit regarding Mount Rushmore"
    https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/appeal-filed-in-lawsuit-regarding-mount-rushmore-fireworks/
  193. "Feds once again nix Noem's Mount Rushmore Fireworks event"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20220404235410/https://kstp.com/associated-press/ap-us-international/feds-once-again-nix-noems-mount-rushmore-fireworks-event/
  194. "State asking for interest in fencing S.D. Governor's mansion"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20190528135706/https://kelo.com/news/articles/2019/may/28/state-asking-for-interest-in-fencing-sd-governors-mansion/
  195. "Noem: no fence in Pierre"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20190611013738/https://kelo.com/news/articles/2019/jun/10/noem-no-fence-in-pierre/
  196. "Security fence will be built around SD Governor's residence"
    https://www.keloland.com/news/capitol-news-bureau/security-fence-will-be-built-around-s-d-governors-residence/
  197. USA Today
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/11/29/south-dakota-gov-kristi-noem-spent-68-k-sauna-more-receipts-show-capitol-public-records/8666319002/
  198. "South Dakota is the latest state to allow concealed handguns to be carried without a permit"
    https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/01/us/sd-concealed-carry-law-trnd/index.html
  199. The Hill
    https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/427930-south-dakota-governor-signs-law-allowing-concealed-handguns-without-a/
  200. Argus Leader
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  201. South Dakota Legislature
    https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/23041
  202. "Third time is not the charm Legislature declines to help fund public shooting range"
    https://listen.sdpb.org/sports-rec/2022-03-08/third-time-is-not-the-charm-legislature-declines-to-help-fund-public-shooting-range
  203. "SD House nixes money for RC shooting range"
    https://www.keloland.com/news/capitol-news-bureau/s-d-house-nixes-money-for-r-c-shooting-range/
  204. The Guardian
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  205. Argus Leader
    https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2015/06/26/south-dakota-reacts-gay-marriage-supreme-court/29328301/
  206. LGBTQ Nation
    https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/03/south-dakota-passes-anti-trans-sports-bill-international-womens-day/
  207. Argus Leader
    https://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/2021/03/10/anti-trans-bill-could-hurt-states-college-teams-cost-state/6947569002/
  208. "Noem issues 'style and form' veto that would substantially alter girls' and women's sports bill"
    https://www.keloland.com/news/capitol-news-bureau/noem-issues-style-and-form-veto-that-would-substantially-alter-girls-and-womens-sports-bill/
  209. "Tucker asks Noem if she is 'caving to the NCAA' over bill banning transgender women from girls' sports"
    https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tucker-kristi-noem-south-dakota-transgender-girls-sports
  210. "SD House Overrides Governor's Style and Form Veto"
    https://wnax.com/news/180081-sd-house-overrides-governors-style-form-veto/
  211. National Review
    https://www.nationalreview.com/news/south-dakota-house-rejects-governor-noems-transgender-sports-bill-veto/
  212. "Transgender sports bill dies after veto override fails"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20210720203138/https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/legislature-votes-against-considering-noem-s-veto-on-transgender-bill/ar-BB1f5zij
  213. Federal Inquirer
    https://federalinquirer.com/kristi-noem-has-no-good-explanations-for-vetoing-the-girls-sports-bill/
  214. "Noem Forfeits Girls' Sports for Woke Corps"
    https://www.frc.org/updatearticle/20210323/noem-sports
  215. "South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem continues push to ban transgender women and girls from female sports"
    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/transgender-athletes-ban-south-dakota-kristi-noem/
  216. John Riley, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs religious refusal bill allowing denials of service to LGBTQ people Archi
    https://www.metroweekly.com/2021/03/south-dakota-gov-kristi-noem-signs-religious-refusal-bill-allowing-denials-of-service-to-lgbtq-people/
  217. The Advocate
    https://www.advocate.com/politics/2021/3/11/south-dakota-governor-signs-discriminatory-religious-freedom-bill
  218. LGBTQ Nation
    https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/03/south-dakota-passes-religious-freedom-bill-legalize-discrimination/
  219. Human Rights Council
    https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/south-dakota-gov-kristi-noem-signs-religious-refusal-bill-creating-first-major-rfra-law-in-six-years
  220. The Washington Post
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2019/11/18/meth-were-it-says-south-dakota-new-ad-campaign/
  221. "South Dakota: 'Meth. We're on it,' and we're sticking with anti-drug slogan"
    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/south-dakota-meth-we-re-it-sticking-anti-drug-slogan-n1085366
  222. Argus Leader
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  223. Marijuana Moment
    https://www.marijuanamoment.net/south-dakota-governor-urges-no-vote-on-marijuana-legalization-initiative-in-new-ad/
  224. MJBizDaily
    https://mjbizdaily.com/lawsuit-filed-oversouth-dakota-recreational-marijuana-legalization/
  225. "Pot advocates cry foul on Noem using state funds for lawsuit"
    https://apnews.com/article/constitutions-lawsuits-marijuana-kristi-noem-courts-68002b0c64417a4c92be4a558051c58d
  226. "South Dakota judge rejects amendment legalizing marijuana"
    https://apnews.com/article/constitutions-south-dakota-recreational-marijuana-marijuana-kristi-noem-c990e08307ca5016d789f7504cb6e7e6
  227. "Noem wants year delay to implement medical marijuana"
    https://www.kotatv.com/2021/02/10/noem-wants-year-delay-to-implement-medical-marijuana/
  228. MitchellNow.com
    https://mitchellnow.com/news/236632-bill-to-delay-medical-marijuana-in-sd-fails-in-senate/
  229. "Gov. Noem vetoes bill legalizing industrial hemp production"
    https://apnews.com/article/6634924c8a6d48a08b3bb14e23992047
  230. South Dakota Legislature
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  231. Rv Travel
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  232. "SD House committee kills school prayer bill"
    https://www.kotatv.com/2022/01/21/sd-house-committee-kills-school-prayer-bill/
  233. U.S. News & World Report
    https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/south-dakota/articles/2022-01-21/noems-school-prayer-bill-rejected-by-house-republicans
  234. "South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem names fifth chief of staff"
    https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/south-dakota-gov-kristi-noem-names-fifth-chief-of-staff/
  235. Hub City Radio
    https://hubcityradio.com/governor-noem-names-aaron-scheibe-as-chief-of-staff/
  236. "Noem selects Venhuizen for chief of staff"
    https://listen.sdpb.org/politics/2020-03-02/noem-selects-venhuizen-for-chief-of-staff
  237. "Governor Noem gets new chief of staff"
    https://www.blackhillsfox.com/content/news/Governor-Noem-gets-new-chief-of-staff-561900671.html
  238. "Kristi Noem Names 3 To Governor's Office Leadership Team"
    https://www.keloland.com/news/politics/kristi-noem-names-3-to-governors-office-leadership-team/
  239. Politico
    https://www.politico.com/story/2019/02/22/trump-trade-south-dakota-1180196
  240. organizations
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  241. Nonprofit Explorer
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  242. ProPublica
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  250. "Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem swoops into NYC for ICE raids"
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  251. "We are deploying every available US Coast Guard resource for search and rescue efforts in this horrific incident at DCA"
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  252. "Potomac plane crash rekindles memories of Air Florida Flight 90 tragedy"
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  255. "Homeland Security revokes temporary status for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans"
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  315. "South Dakota gov. promotes work on her teeth by Texas dentist in infomercial-style social media post"
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  318. The List
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  319. "South Dakota Gov. Noem admits error of describing meeting Kim Jong Un in new book"
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  324. "Trump VP contender Kristi Noem defends killing her dog"
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  325. "South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends book excerpt where she describes killing dog and goat"
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  326. "Politicians and dog experts vilify South Dakota governor after she writes about killing her dog"
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  328. "South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends 'tough decisions' like killing own dog in her new book"
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  329. Politico
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  331. "Republican group in Colorado cancels Kristi Noem fundraiser due to 'death threats' amid backlash over her memoir"
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  333. "Noem suggests Biden's dog Commander should suffer a similar fate to Cricket, the dog she shot"
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  334. "Trump VP hopeful Kristi Noem suggests Biden's dog Commander should also be put down"
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  337. "South Dakota Gov. Noem admits error of describing meeting North Korea's Kim Jong Un in new book"
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  338. "French official disputes passage about Emmanuel Macron in Kristi Noem's book"
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  340. "Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem transported to DC-area hospital after allergic reaction, DHS says"
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  341. "DHS Secretary Kristi Noem released from hospital after allergic reaction"
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