behind only South Dakota and Vermont, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But the new governor and legislators could face some thorny issues when the biennial Legislature convenes.

The transition may lead to a shift in style in the governor’s office. Noem is nationally known and has spent significant time ...

The man set to replace Kristi Noem as South Dakota governor is a friendly, plain-spoken rancher and specialty welder whom ...

South Dakota's relatively unassuming national presence was shattered this week after a meteoric rise to power for Gov. Kristi ...

Burgum is an aggressive champion of the oil industry, but his views on climate policy may diverge from those of Trump.

Secretary of Homeland Security nominee Kristi Noem has a long, complicated history with tribes in South Dakota. Tribal ...

Leaders from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate expressed joy regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s ...

President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump's choice to head the Interior ...

While the next four years of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration are still being constructed, South Dakota ...

President-elect Trump has chosen South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security. This is what to ...

WASHINGTON — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous ...

Learn about South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump's reported pick for Homeland Security secretary.