Governor's first year dominated by natural disasters

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says her first year in office was dominated by an assortment of natural disasters.

The state had flooding, tornadoes and snowstorms that caused damage across a wide area last year.

Noem says she thinks she had a pretty typical first year.

Noem says there were some adjustments she had to make.

Noem also replaced her Chief of Staff and Communications Director last month.

Governor’s first year dominated by natural disasters