South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has appointed former state Agriculture Secretary Lucas Lentsch as the state’s new lieutenant governor. Lentsch, a rancher from southeastern South Dakota, will replace outgoing Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden, who is stepping down after Noem selected him to be her new agriculture secretary.
Lentsch is known for his plain-spoken and down-to-earth approach, having served as the state’s agriculture secretary for the past two years. He has decades of experience working in the agricultural industry and is well-regarded by his peers.
Noem praised Lentsch’s dedication to serving the people of South Dakota and his tireless work ethic. She believes that his leadership skills and strong agricultural background will make him an excellent lieutenant governor.
Lentsch’s appointment comes at a critical time for South Dakota, as the state continues to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and seeks to recover from the economic impact of the crisis. Noem expressed confidence in Lentsch’s ability to help lead the state through these difficult times and to work collaboratively with other state officials to address the state’s most pressing issues.
Lentsch’s appointment as lieutenant governor has been met with support from both Republicans and Democrats in the state, who see him as a capable and experienced leader who will serve the people of South Dakota well. He will officially assume the role of lieutenant governor in the coming weeks and is expected to work closely with Governor Noem to advance the state’s priorities and policies.
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