PIERRE, South Dakota, June 8 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: Governor Kristi Noem's Freedom Works Here Ad, "Kiss My Abacus," won a national award for Art Direction at this year's Telly Awards. Previously, the "Bright Side" ad also won a national award at this year's Reed Awards. "Freedom Works Here tells South Dakota's inspiring story to the entire nation," said Governor Noem. "Freedom-loving folks from across America are recognizing that  more