'Not My First Rodeo': SD Gov. Kristi Noem Reflects on Life Lessons from the Heartland

PIERRE, SD - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem became a "political rock star" for many during the pandemic when she refused to shut down business in her state or impose mask mandates.
Now, she's written her first book, Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland, about life growing up on a farm and how those lessons are still guiding her today.
The governor arrived for her interview in Pierre at a local ranch, looking like the picture-perfect cowgirl. But this is not a costume, this is who she is. "We live on the ranch, the one that my Dad bought when I was about 12 or 13 years old. I love to chase cows and sit in tree stands hunting so, you know, for me to be in D.C., in a city, at receptions and dinners and crowded House floors voting, was a challenge," Noem sai
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[@conservativevet]

Way to go Kristi.. your father would be extremely proud!

[@bissonlouise9061]

Sure about that?

[@edithsmith6358]

May GOD BLESS HER ABUNDANTLY AND KEEP HER SAFE IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND.

[@jakeford6745]

A powerful Christian woman

[@kylehallacappellaman3435]

@@jakeford6745 Have you heard recent news (September 2023) about her having a years-long (since 2019) affair with Corey Lewandowski? She is married for over 30 years and has 3 children and he is married for 18 years and has 4 children.

[@bissonlouise9061]

My Christian God does not approve of her. Not at all.

[@deltonwatts9726]

What a great testimony! Press on with the great work Gov. Noem!

[@RadiantSilverlighter]

This aged poorly 😂

[@frankzappa951]

She’s off her rocker.

[@rags8855]

Grace, beauty and intelligence. A very rare combination. Love this woman!

[@user-ls4dl2vg8i]

My girl said you just think she's beautiful, and my reply was of course I do but it's her intelligence, compassion and caring about this country that make her my favorite politician of all time

[@tnsharpshooter8517]

Bingo!!

[@Thrallmack]

Cory loves her to😅😅😅

[@tl3139]

There goes the 7th Commandment! I wonder how many others are broken?

[@richardwadd9769]

You forget to add cheating.

[@johnkauffman1191]

Amen darling may God bless you and your family. I love South Dakota.

[@kevinwaite6725]

If only the majority of States had a Kristi Noem for governor.

[@kylehallacappellaman3435]

Have you heard recent news (September 2023) about her having a years-long affair with Corey Lewandowski? She is married for over 30 years and has 3 children and he is married for 18 years and has 4 children.

[@clydea.murphy2219]

@@kylehallacappellaman3435 More fake liberal news, that proves she is a wonderful governor!!

[@o2bkjohn]

Then all the states would have sociopathic dog killers.

[@dominicbenecasa7893]

Governor, you’re father is watching over you with an ear to ear grin❤

[@eltorocal]

Hey, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, in your GROOMING when changing the Dept. of Education in your State, are you going to include the TRUE and HONEST Accounting and Strategy Your State Used to Decimate the Lakota, Oglala, Brule, Sans Arcs, Blackfeet, Minnekonjou, Two Kettle, and Hunkpapa Nations?

[@dominicbenecasa7893]

@@eltorocal oh please blame her for what? You must be a liberal or stupid. The Indian nations decimated each other in the 18th century they did not get along. And today the take advantage of each other. They treat their own people like the democrat mayors do to inner city residents

[@sethbieber5127]

@@eltorocal amen...

[@eltorocal]

@@sethbieber5127 👍

[@mystngt1966]

TRU THAT !

[@stevenrichardson4659]

What a fantastic woman ❤

[@gregoryjamesaustin]

Governor Noem is a National treasure. We need more like her serving all of us.

[@bobmariano3731]

Amen to that , she’s a patriot . God bless her . 👍🙏

[@haroldsmith5761]

Amen---Double Amen

[@kylehallacappellaman3435]

Have you heard recent news (September 2023) about her having a years-long (since 2019) affair with Corey Lewandowski? She is married for over 30 years and has 3 children and he is married for 18 years and has 4 children.

[@gregoryjamesaustin]

I don't give much consideration to rumors. It's too easy to create them from nothing. @@kylehallacappellaman3435

[@johnseaberg5028]

@@kylehallacappellaman3435Sounds like gossip. Provide the proof

[@michaelfrandsen981]

She is by far my favorite governor. I wish our governor had her fortitude to do the right thing and boldly go where no "man" has gone. So Dak, you have no idea how lucky you are to have her.

[@bissonlouise9061]

You still feel the same way?

[@timrisland620]

I wish she was governor of Minnesota

[@foundationalstatesmen]

I wish she was .."MY WOMAN!"

[@paulpugh2480]

You can't help but love this woman .

[@blsof8bc]

I can help.

[@sallyandjeffengler4283]

Oh, yes I can, with NO problem!

[@user-jb2ks2cc4z]

Obviously Corey agrees.

[@kylehallacappellaman3435]

Have you heard recent news (September 2023) about her having a years-long (since 2019) affair with Corey Lewandowski? She is married for over 30 years and has 3 children and he is married for 18 years and has 4 children.

[@curtisparce8349]

I think a lot of men have had Noem

[@deans178]

I'm full of gratitude for people like her. In todays mass media of deception, social and mainstream, it let's me be thankful this Country has Leaders that share the same values I believe once made this Country Great...God, Family, Country.

[@angelatheisen871]

Love SD❤️ She is a true example of the people of SD and for us who live next to it! Faith~Family~Freedom and hard working!!

[@scottheld4837]

Good holiday of reflection coming up: Like unto Lee Greenwood " Battle Hymn of the Republic", Lynyrd Skynyrd " Red White and Blue". 💪☝️❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏☝️💪

[@barbmartin1032]

wishing you the best of luck in your life, we live in Wyoming but have been to SD many times over the years, and we loved every visit. God Bless and keep you strong!

[@tanyawatkins7206]

I respect and honor Governor Noem. Way to go South Dakota! She DID win! Hallelujah!

[@kylehallacappellaman3435]

Have you heard recent news (September 2023) about her having a years-long affair with Corey Lewandowski? She is married for over 30 years and has 3 children and he is married for 18 years and has 4 children.

[@TheGeonam]

@@kylehallacappellaman3435I don't live that far from South Dakota and never heard of such a story. More stories like Alvin Brag, Latitia James, Fanni Willis all full of democrat bull$shit coming from the same side that are driving citizens to pull up stacks and move to a state run by the GOP.

[@bissonlouise9061]

Still feel that way?

[@paulemery9733]

Bless her heart, South Dakota is in good hands...

[@williamhall7349]

As it should be hunted in South Dakota in th late seventies and got to know a lot of good people great hard working people

[@bissonlouise9061]

Would you say the same about South Dakota dogs?

[@foundationalstatesmen]

Bet your woman aint as pretty as her!

[@dougbarlow3010]

This country needs more like her. Listen to what she says about who ever controls the food controls you.

[@theelvisguy6933]

Yup and she cheats on her husband, such a deal.

[@alwillk]

Yeah. Sarah palin 2.0.

[@paulwolf7562]

​@@theelvisguy6933She does? How is it that, people like you only go after Republicans? Democrats do the same thing. I guess, Clinton, JFK, the rest are such holier-than-thou types, right?

[@indivisibleman8596]

While she vetoed a grocery tax cut

[@seymorefact4333]

⛔ I CAN'T TRUST someone with that MUCH PLASTIC SURGERY! What is she hiding?!

[@beckykutcher5487]

I wished she was our governor in Oregon. It's a beautiful state but it being ruined . It breaks my heart for our children here.

[@ronhunt9396]

I want her to be 2024 president

[@anthonybourdon4642]

beck the milleials in your state vote blue and there parents are born from 1945 to 63 hippies . Gen X with there children gen z is the balance for the future .

[@user-jb2ks2cc4z]

It breaks my heart for HER children. To be a fly on the wall...when she confronts adultery issue with her kids.

[@eileenegillen9322]

Wish we had her in Washington state.

[@hungpham254]

Same here in California. Newsome is a crook...

[@sharonolson9494]

You go girl I'm praying for you God bless you and keep you and he will make his face to shine upon you

[@sratus]

Does God like dogs?

[@MrMertz09]

I luv this women! We need many more like her!!!

[@B.A.B.G.]

It's woman.

[@user-pd9ju5dk5s]

women who cheat?

[@B.A.B.G.]

@@user-pd9ju5dk5s Surely not that, but her politics are good.

[@alfonsosalazarestrada6091]

@@user-pd9ju5dk5s Hihihihi

[@woodierider]

Mom's for Threesomes?

[@dennisfly1]

We need more people like this thank you!

[@philb9373]

One great lady that I have a deep respect for and impresses me a great deal!

[@kylehallacappellaman3435]

Have you heard recent news (September 2023) about her having a years-long (since 2019) affair with Corey Lewandowski? She is married for over 30 years and has 3 children and he is married for 18 years and has 4 children.

[@leonardallen7380]

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to sharing this message

[@ericryanyawl9401]

🤣

[@beestoe993]

How could a Father not be proud? What a great Lady.

[@user-jf9ev9dk9z]

🤮🤮🤮

[@SteveninTune]

Scumbag Trump Humper

[@bissonlouise9061]

Would he be proud now?

[@beestoe993]

@@bissonlouise9061 I assume you are referring to the dog thing. ? Of course he is proud. Dogs are "put down" every day. Would you be the proud owner of a dog that randomly bites people? That made me like her even more, the Lady has grit.

[@bissonlouise9061]

@@beestoe993 You obviously ignore facts. Educate yourself and see why Left and Right are outraged about this. Stop defending the reprehensible.

[@michaelmorgan5303]

This country needs more people like her

[@sallyandjeffengler4283]

For what?

[@roberthigginbotham516]

Totally agree

[@Owlshadow.]

More adulteress whores.. I must agree for the good of the poorly educated

[@uy7munir]

nah. she's a douchas puppet for cucks like you

[@tl3139]

There goes the 7th Commandment! I wonder how many others are broken?

[@curtisc6768]

She is so beautiful, intelligent, and down to earth.

[@normchristopherson5799]

I live in South Dakota and am proud to have her as our governor. She came thru for us during the covid affair and one of the very first things she did as governor was make us a ,constitutional carry state. No carry permit required. Freedom rings in South Dakota.

[@dougB4454]

Thanks Kristi for serving your country during this time of viciousness. Stay yourself. You Dad is proud of you.

[@user-jb2ks2cc4z]

I'm sure he is SO proud of her adultery.

[@floby00]

If you have never sinned, then vast the first stone.

[@user-jb2ks2cc4z]

@@floby00 I have never preached the gospel of Jesus to the US, and telling, or legislating how people should live their lives, and f#%cked around on the side. I will gladly cast that first...and last stone. You really don't see the hypocrisy, do you?

[@floby00]

As I am sure your parents are proud of all of your sins as well. I believe this video was a setup/smear campaign just as the, Russle Brand, Tim Ballard, and Elon Musk charges are. Why would the security footage zero in on just these two people. A security camera would not normally be manned and zero in on someone specifically. When you speak out against the deap state, be prepared for these things to happen. This is the deep state's new way to silence their critics. Now, they can ban these people from their social media platforms to attempt to silence their speech. I have full confidence that Lauren Boebert will continue to be a thorn in all the corrupt politician's back sides. Washington DC is about to undergo a deep clense.

[@beegchunguz7425]

She is the best American that this country can learn from. There are great people in this country. Class act. Fantastic all around.

[@deanproctor2690]

Kristi Noem is one amazing example of devotion and dedication! Much respect for her and her family. 💞

[@user-jb2ks2cc4z]

Yeah if she only had that same dedication and devotion to her family.

[@Bretreagenisaqueer]

Dean Proctor is stupid

[@johnseaberg5028]

@@user-jb2ks2cc4z put up or shut up

[@shadowpatriot1948]

We all need many more like Governor Kristi Noem.

[@sratus]

People who shoot puppies? I don't think so

[@ericmcdowell5762]

We need more people like Kristi !!!

[@sethbieber5127]

As someone living in south dakota.. no. No you don't. She's a sneaky lying btch

[@danhansen706]

Ahh no

[@Snowbird_89]

@@danhansen706ahh yes we do

[@danhansen706]

Ahh no she just a tad shady

[@LibertySpam]

​@@danhansen706evidence? Do you feel shame?

[@lizmrjas5352]

i totally agree on that, self sustainable on food supplies ☑️ bcoz depending on outside source is really a like having your other hands tied to them 💙

[@benburra6655]

The polar opposite of the current elected VP! She needs to be in the national spotlight ASAP. She’s exactly what the party needs and most importantly…what the nation needs.

[@unknownunknowns]

Right. The 2024 GOP VP nominee needs to be a woman!

[@timblossom8904]

I couldn't disagree more. The minute she goes to DC and has to fight the Nancy's and Chucks we all lose. Govenors like her and Abbott get more done for the country from home and I hope they keep fighting for home from home.

[@benburra6655]

@@timblossom8904 You may very well be right! I’m letting my disgust emotionally charge my responses.👍

[@tooBlessed847]

I'm impressed by real genuine and authentic believers in the market place and especially in politics: This is the key to turning this country around and back to our Judeo-Christian values which are the pillars to this country. The key to this country turning around is in fact: patriots (freedom loving Americans and open free market ; with less restrictions on small businesses)-preachers (reformation of the country's morality-for a democratic society that is moral!!) and providence! Amen!

[@wodiej9378]

Same w my Dad. She's a great Governor. I'm thinking about moving to South Dakota

[@bissonlouise9061]

Still do?

[@anthonyanderson2405]

Avoid the Gravel Pit!

[@kungfil9931]

Her morals and soul are the exact thing real devoted, honorable, strong, responsible men seek....lot of American women ought pay attention and learn from her .....and yes she is beautiful

[@bissonlouise9061]

Your comment really didn't age well. She used to be pretty but now looks like a drag queen.

[@ernestwegner4960]

OUTSTANDING, i hope she continues to be successful in her pursuits to take care of things that are proper for her State and thereby making lives better versus the status quo not caring in DC.

[@paulpower2680]

What an AWESOME Woman!! You are very lucky to have her in SD!!!

[@TrekkerPat]

Yes, we are!

[@user-jf9ev9dk9z]

🤮🤮🤮

[@user-qq2ph3nf6p]

Kristi Killed animals u sicko. Murder!

[@advictoriam4266]

Hide your dogs from her

[@rockangel2432]

@@advictoriam4266 And your kids too. She's a nutjob.

[@jakeford6745]

Beauty and brains,a classic combination a winning combo

[@bissonlouise9061]

Don't bring your dog for a visit, though...

[@Rugby1277]

I love Gov. Kristi❤️

[@perugino25]

what a woman!!!!

[@johnreese3762]

Classy lady! We need you in California!!

[@bissonlouise9061]

Heard about what she did to the puppy she hated? And the goat she hated?

[@user-ARK1547]

Beauty ,brains, with pure 100% cowgirl up drives this SD precious Gem 👍 💫

[@bissonlouise9061]

Botox, fillers and veneers help!

[@joepall323]

Love Governor Noem, South Dakota is very fortunate to have her !!

[@bissonlouise9061]

You still like her that much?

[@guadalupejosevillarrealjr.5557]

I love what your doing and what you’ve done. Keep up the great work!

[@sarahparker7286]

RIP innocent puppy

[@esmeraldaavila-claeys9688]

The whole world needs more Kristi Noems!

[@bissonlouise9061]

Does it? Does it really?

[@TruthAHPrY-A]

Love this woman! ❤

[@horseygurl143]

A really good rider trains their horse so well that the rider doesn't need to use harsh bits, nor any kind of tie downs to have an enjoyable, safe ride.

[@cam_DA_Hawkdriver]

Kristi, your dad is talking about how proud he is of you and your accomplishments from Heaven! I don’t even know you and I am very proud of you. God bless!

[@tommykawasaki9676]

We best honor our dead, By living well. Kristi is doing exactly that. Her father is indeed proud.

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

South Dakota sure is lucky to have her as their Governor.

[@mikebsbd]

Awesome Lady, thank you for sharing.

[@patbiggam8138]

Wow. Smart, gutsy lady. 👍💖

[@andytn6507]

I'm sure her dad couldn't be more proud of her as well as a lot of us true Americans are and wish she was our Governor.

[@rmac1828]

Notice she didn't mention her mom too much. Probably not good relationship there

[@BB..........]

I have a mild crush on Kristi. She's intelligent, conservative, a hard worker, and gorgeous. :)

[@evelynvazquez8989]

God bless you., powerful woman of God.

[@luvrealdeal]

Haha! The QaNUT sure fooled you.

[@deanlockamy2087]

Doing the right thing isn't always easy in this day and age, but when you do God has your back. Faith will see you through it.

[@mikestevens2053]

I drove through S.D. 3x this year. Clean and well-run are my impressions. Someone there is clearly doing something right.

[@LunaShimmyDiva]

Driving through, like vacationing, can be much different than actually living there in South Dakota.

[@naturetrails8357]

First class governor ! Enjoyed visiting the state 2 years ago !

[@carlcromwell8713]

I am from the future: Justice for Cricket!🐶

[@mcvet57103]

We South Dakotans love you Kristi. Keep on fighting the good fight.

[@burnychaplin4601]

I absolutely love everything she stands for and she is a natural beauty too very smart lady and I did say lady she is something special I want to live in SOUTH DAKOTA and I'm working on it I have to get a lot of things together but God has put South Dakota on my mind for several years before I knew her legacy and she said there is plenty of work there I'm 60 but want to work until I can't do nothing as long as I am able to make sense I feel God has something for me to do

[@stevebeasley5181]

She is a legend and I absolutely loved be her as a governor!!

[@KevinjLangille]

Kristi you are so awesome. Wish i could move from Canada to SD

[@shirleybalinski4535]

Anything is possible. Check into it. Maybe write Ms.Noem a nice letter( I'm not kidding). Visit & talk to people, look things over.

[@cindyvandermay7447]

Amen ! Well said, we are fortunate to have Kristi as our Governor

[@andrepayne1600]

All the best to the Great State of South Dakota from the Great Stare of Alabama, the Heart of Dixie...

[@L2FlyMN]

I for one absolutely love how genuine & down to earth Christy is! A far cry from the nitwit Minnesota is stuck with!!!!!!

[@DonYutuc]

California needs someone like Governor Noem.

[@ericryanyawl9401]

Sit down and think about what you just said.

[@Venim85]

@@ericryanyawl9401 During pandemic, Governor French Laundry shut down wineries all around CA, excluding the ones he owned. Rules for thee, but not for me. What a complete degenerate...

[@rmac1828]

Newsome would eat her up

[@DonYutuc]

@@ericryanyawl9401 I'm standing up and don't have to think of what I just said. You need prayers.

[@DonYutuc]

@@rmac1828 Governor Nuisance isn't even going to be talked about outside of California. He's my college friend's friend. He's compromised. I know something you do not even know. Sorry to disappoint you. Kristi Noem wouldn't eat up your Governor. She doesn't have to. He's already toast. Burnt.

[@jmorgan5252]

God Bless and Keep Governor Noem and her Family ❤

[@Ultra7165]

R.I.P. Cricket

[@leec.965]

You are wonderful and useing a tree stand and going to church .Thank God for you!!

[@markmctyre3498]

Aint nothing like a country, girls. God bless you and your family

[@jackt4274]

She is awesome!

[@randallcrawf]

She is pathetic, you can have her

[@fredgarcia7536]

South Dakota “ praise the lord for your Governor ❤️💕🌷👍

[@grantbradshaw7907]

She is a amazing lady and Governor Lovey to see her on your channel

[@frankgreenfield7206]

Yup Christ loves you more than other people ok ✅

[@cutator]

I love her. She is just a complete package....

[@bissonlouise9061]

Is she?

[@stanmcdonald4083]

what an incredible breathe of fresh air... Kristi i hope you appreciate how much we all value you ... God bless you girl

[@sterlinghancock1157]

Such a beautiful talented lady, so smart! we love her way down here in the South! I am positive that your Dad is so very proud of you and your accomplishments! 😊

[@user-zs9ve6un5x]

Good mom don’t kill their children’s pets. You will never be a good mom.

[@MrBalrog64]

Every true man loves a strong woman. This gal exemplifies the first part of Proverbs 29:2. "When the Righteous are in authority, the people rejoice...."

[@TrekkerPat]

Love this. Recently just finished Kristi's excellent book. ❤

[@patjesso9851]

Very refreshing

[@jameshenderson3238]

The world of politicians needs more people like Kristi Noem

[@kylehallacappellaman3435]

Have you heard recent news (September 2023) about her having a years-long (since 2019) affair with Corey Lewandowski? She is married for over 30 years and has 3 children and he is married for 18 years and has 4 children.

[@jameshenderson3238]

@kylehallacappellaman3435 no I have not heard...and I certainly know that I cannot cast the first stone or say something that you or I or anyone can say with certainty.....

[@TeufelHunden605]

@@kylehallacappellaman3435 So are you stating this as fact or just pushing this out there because you're not a fan of Gov Noem? I'm betting it is the latter of the two.

[@clydea.murphy2219]

@@kylehallacappellaman3435 You liberals are delusional little creatures, you think if you parrot the same fake line over and over again, we will believe your nonsense as the truth!! lol

[@bissonlouise9061]

Hummm, did your comment age well?

[@hauntsjaunts543]

Wow! Excellent job of running a state. We spent 3 weeks overlanding and camping in South Dakota. That is ne epic state filled with some of the nicest down to earth people I have ever met!

[@liupeyhwa]

Kristi Noem told reporter : Did you see my "Gravel Pit" yet ?

[@user-uz4jg9rq2b]

We love Kristi Noem, she’s an incredible woman. She’s a Patriot and she loves America and freedom.

[@butchs6099]

Governor Kristy Noem is a breath of fresh air. We love you Governor here in Indiana.

[@andrewstunich8173]

What a great governor. South Dakota is blessed to have her.

[@maxfaubus3116]

Praise the living God for this Woman and others like her!

[@montanadeb]

We are so happy YOU are our neighbor - SD and Kristi❤

[@scottlaux6934]

She cheats on her husband. Nice lady

[@lurebenson7722]

I've always felt there is allot of Kristi Noem's father in her because she is tough and strong minded like a hardened rancher.

[@johnr1457]

SD is so lucky to have her. 🇺🇸🦅🗽✝️🙏

[@yellyman5483]

She shot a 14 month old puppy....

[@Matas226]

She is well grounded and displays great character. There needs to be many more like her doing the same thing.

[@richardharrold4357]

I like hearing her talk optimistically and supporting the roots of America. My roots go deep, so do hers. We my need her again in a more challenging role.

[@chris_758]

Be honest now Kristy, of course your Mom & Dad & everyone are proud of you. You're incredible, I wish you were our Governor. We're stuck w/ Seattle's choice, inslee🤮

[@richardharrold4357]

You are outstanding governor. We don't give up do we?