Kristi Noem’s Statue and New Role | Pierre News

Kristi Noem’s political legacy is getting a grand monument — a $150K statue of her with her horse Iceman, funded by allies and donors including Foster Friess. While she confidently boasts 13 electoral wins and hints at future runs, she’s now laser-focused on her new role as Trump’s special envoy for the Shield of the Americas, tackling border security abroad. Her journey from state House to governor — South Dakota’s first female chief executive — includes polarizing moments like her COVID response and the infamous dog-and-goat incident. After briefly stepping down to serve as DHS secretary amid protests, she’s now back in a high-profile diplomatic post, leaving voters wondering: what’s next for America’s most controversial governor? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7eb3aa3bf0607ebb