Governor Noem appoints 2 members to SD Game, Fish, & Parks Department

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has appointed two new members to the board of the Game, Fish and Parks Department.

Stephanie Rissler of Vermillion says she and her family spend a lot of time outdoors.

Rissler says she plans to do a lot of listening at her first few meetings.

Rissler, who was with South Dakota Public Broadcasting for about twenty five years, says she knows there is often emotions involved in the decisions the board makes.

Noem also appointed former legislator Julie Bartling of Gregory to the board.