S.D. Gov. Rhoden Issues Weekly Column: Forged in Fire
June 26, 2026
June 26, 2026
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 26 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following weekly column:
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Forged in Fire
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One of my favorite pastimes is welding. I've welded thousands of custom branding irons over the years. I've made them for hundreds of ranchers, but also as souvenirs for friends, family, and even charity auctions. As a lifelong West River Rancher, welding has always been a useful skill. When something breaks, . . .
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Forged in Fire
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One of my favorite pastimes is welding. I've welded thousands of custom branding irons over the years. I've made them for hundreds of ranchers, but also as souvenirs for friends, family, and even charity auctions. As a lifelong West River Rancher, welding has always been a useful skill. When something breaks, . . .