Gov. Rhoden Issues Commentary: Right to Worship
January 24, 2026
January 24, 2026
PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary on Jan. 23, 2026:
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The Right to Worship
South Dakota is the freest state in America - a nation that was founded on the principle of freedom. Freedom is the bedrock of our communities, our businesses, and our churches. And when freedom comes under assault, South Dakota stands up to defend it.
More than 400 years ago, the Pilgrims crossed the . . .
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The Right to Worship
South Dakota is the freest state in America - a nation that was founded on the principle of freedom. Freedom is the bedrock of our communities, our businesses, and our churches. And when freedom comes under assault, South Dakota stands up to defend it.
More than 400 years ago, the Pilgrims crossed the . . .