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Noem reportedly nominated to lead Department of Homeland Security | Nov 12

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On today's update...

Governor Kristi Noem is reportedly the Trump administration’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security. That nomination will lead to changes in the state’s executive branch.

The state legislature has picked its new majority leadership, following last week's election. The incoming state legislature will be led by a faction of the Republican party galvanized by the carbon pipeline debate.

Last week, South Dakota voters rejected an amendment to put abortion rights in the state constitution. The success and failure of the campaigns came down to funding and organization.

It could be a year or two before Medicaid recipients in South Dakota are subject to a work requirement. On Tuesday, 56 percent of voters gave the state the greenlight to pursue that requirement.

Pheasant numbers remain strong after opening weekend while state officials say camping number have increased more than 20 percent. Traditional pheasant season kicked off Oct. 19 and hunters have reported excellent bird numbers.

And more.

Krystal is the local host of "All Things Considered."