Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden affirmed his commitment to South Dakota's agricultural industry and discussed his decision to seek re-election during an address at the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee's annual Farm Business Banquet on Thursday night. The event, held at the Watertown Event Center, celebrates the local farming community and raises funds for the Chamber Ag Committee Scholarship Program.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden has personally donated funds to ensure the faces of Mount Rushmore National Memorial remain illuminated after the ongoing federal government shutdown forced the memorial's lights to go dark. The announcement was made on Saturday, October 11.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Highway Patrol, an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, concluded its fourth set of saturation patrols in the Sioux Falls area on Friday, October 3, as part of the state's public safety initiative, Operation: Prairie Thunder. The patrols involved coordination with city, county, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden and a coalition of state governors sent a letter to U.S. Senate leadership today, calling for the immediate passage of a clean, short-term funding extension to keep the government open. The action comes as the current funding deadline of September 30th approaches, raising the specter of a government shutdown.

Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed John Shubeck to serve as the new representative for District 16 in the South Dakota House of Representatives, effective immediately. The seat was previously held by the late Representative Richard Vasgaard. “John embodies the core values of not only South Dakota, but also of late Representative Vasgaard,” Governor Rhoden said. “He has lived a life of service and hard work as a veteran, a coach, a church elder, and a Turner County farmer.

Governor Larry Rhoden has announced plans to establish the Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force, a new advisory group focused on expanding rehabilitation services as South Dakota prepares for a new state prison. The task force will be created by Executive Order, pending the passage of draft legislation scheduled for a vote during the Special Session on Tuesday, September 23.

Governor Larry Rhoden today announced the appointment of Annie Hoffman as a circuit judge in the Second Circuit. Hoffman will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Doug Hoffman. In a statement, Governor Rhoden praised the appointment. “Annie is an exceptional lawyer who is concise, thoughtful, and possesses deep intellect. The people of South Dakota will be well-served by her,” said Governor Rhoden. “I am confident she will instill faith in the due process and h