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Kristi Noem's life-sized bronze statue of her and horse unveiled honoring her governorship
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Key Points:
- Former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was honored with a life-sized bronze statue featuring her and her horse "Iceman," unveiled in Pierre as part of the Trail of Governors art installation celebrating state leaders.
- The statue, created by sculptor John Lopez, and her official portrait by David Uhl, commemorate Noem's service, with plaques and QR codes providing visitors with biographical information.
- Noem reflected on her career, calling being governor the best job after grandmother and mother, and praised her time working for President Trump before joining his administration as Homeland Security Secretary in 2025.
- She resigned from DHS following a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing investigating alleged misuse of government resources, and was subsequently appointed Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas.
- The Trail of Governors Foundation funds the statues through donations, aiming to educate the public on South Dakota's political history and honor past governors' contributions.
