Kristi Noem’s Bronze Statue Unveiled | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

A life-sized bronze statue of former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, complete with her horse Iceman, has been unveiled in Pierre as part of the Trail of Governors. Funded by donations and featuring QR codes for audio bios, the statue honors her historic role as South Dakota’s first female governor and her time in Congress. Sculpted by John Lopez and based on a portrait by David Uhl, it marks her legacy — including her brief tenure as Homeland Security Secretary, which ended amid controversy over alleged misuse of government funds, and her current role as Special Envoy for the Shield of the…