Rhoden, Venhuizen and Sioux Falls

Venhuizen sworn in as South Dakota lieutenant governor after legislative confirmation
The South Dakota Legislature voted unanimously on Thursday at the Capitol in Pierre to confirm Tony Venhuizen as the state’s lieutenant governor. Venhuizen, 42, was sworn in shortly afterward. The Sioux Falls Republican’s voice shook momentarily with emotion as he took to the lectern to address the Senate in his first remarks as the body’s
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden taps Sioux Falls lawmaker for lieutenant governor role
Gov. Larry Rhoden said he chose Tony Venhuizen as lieutenant governor for his knowledge of the Legislature and experience in the executive branch.
Sioux Falls legislator Tony Venhuizen is Rhoden’s pick for SD lieutenant governor
A Sioux Falls legislator and longtime presence in South Dakota Republican politics, Tony Venhuizen, is Gov. Larry Rhoden’s pick for lieutenant governor.
Can you recognize South Dakota’s new governor?
South Dakota voters are going through their own period of adjustment as Larry Rhoden settles into his new job as governor. Many voters, especially those who live on the east side of the state, are still unfamiliar with the longtime West River politician.
South Dakota Legislature confirms Venhuizen as lieutenant governor
Gov. Larry Rhoden announced state House Representative Tony Venhuizen from Sioux Falls as his Lieutenant Governor pick during a news conference Wednesday morning.
Truck falls through ice of South Dakota lake
Authorities in Brookings County responded to a pickup truck that fell through the ice on Oak Lake on Saturday.
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South Dakota’s largest airports both expanding
South Dakota’s two largest airports are asking for help as they work on expansion plans. The Sioux Falls Airport is asking ...
South Dakota’s first KPOT BBQ and Hot Pot opens soon. Find out when:
KPOT BBQ and Hot Pot, a national traditional Korean barbeque and Asian hot pot restaurant, has set an opening date in Sioux ...
Actor Lou Ferrigno appearing in Sioux Falls this weekend
Actor and former bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno will make a stop in Sioux Falls this weekend to raise money for the Voices Against Cancer Family Fund.
Feeding South Dakota: Even after 50 years, food insecurity fight continues
After 50 years of dedication to the people of South Dakota, Feeding South Dakota continues to fight food insecurity in the ...
South Dakota Senate narrowly passes bill requiring Ten Commandments in school classrooms
First-term Republican Sen. John Carley of Piedmont brought Senate Bill 51, which is similar to legislation that’s popped up ...
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Riptide score strong finishes at Sioux Falls swim meet
Forty Dakota Riptide swimmers were in the pool, while more than 500 swimmers from 16 teams and five states attended the swim ...