28 Jan 2025 Sandra Rhoden Sandra June Trudy Rhoden (nee Murphy) was born in Philip, South Dakota to Francis (Knute) and Marlyn Murphy. She is second of five children. She married Larry Rhoden in 1981.… Bradley Peck
27 Jan 2025 Larry Rhoden Larry Rhoden is a lifelong West River rancher, a dedicated husband and father, and a proven leader with a record of service for South Dakota. He serves as the 34th… Bradley Peck
27 Sep 2019 Bryon Noem Bryon Noem, First Gentleman of South Dakota, grew up in Hamlin County and graduated from Northern State University with a degree in business finance. After college, Bryon coached basketball and… wpengine
27 Sep 2019 Linda Schmidt Daugaard Linda Daugaard grew up in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. She earned a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University in Brookings. After graduation Mrs. Daugaard taught at St. Mary’s High School… wpengine
27 Sep 2019 Kristi Noem Governor Kristi Noem is a wife, a mother, and a lifelong rancher, farmer and small business owner. In 2010, after serving in the South Dakota legislature for several years, Gov.… Clay Carpenter
09 Mar 2018 Arthur Calvin Mellette ARTHUR CALVIN MELLETTE was born in Henry County, Indiana. After attending the University of Indiana, he served in the 9th Indiana Infantry of the Union Army during the Civil War. He… National Governors Association
08 Mar 2018 Charles Henry Sheldon CHARLES HENRY SHELDON was born in Johnson, Vermont. After attending Lamoille County School, he served as a Captain in the 7th Vermont Infantry during the Civil War. He moved west in… National Governors Association
07 Mar 2018 Andrew Ericson Lee ANDREW ERICSON LEE was born near Bergen, Norway. His family immigrated to the United States when he was four, settling in Wisconsin. He began his business career in Iowa and… National Governors Association
06 Mar 2018 Charles N. Herreid CHARLES N. HERREID was born in Dane County, Wisconsin. He attended Galesville University in Wisconsin from 1874 to 1878 and the University of Wisconsin from 1880 to 1882. He moved… National Governors Association
05 Mar 2018 Samuel Harrison Elrod SAMUEL HARRISON ELROD was born in Coatesville, Indiana. He attended public school in Coatesville and graduated from DePauw University (Indiana) in 1882, becoming an attorney and land broker. After moving… National Governors Association
02 Mar 2018 Coe Isaac Crawford COE ISAAC CRAWFORD was born in Volney, Iowa. He attended public school there and the University of Iowa law school from 1878 to 1882. After moving west in 1883, he… National Governors Association
01 Mar 2018 Robert Scadden Vessey ROERT SCADDEN VESSEY was born in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. He attended public school and Daggett Commercial School in Oshkosh. After moving to South Dakota, he served as president of Wessington… National Governors Association
