MEDIA ADVISORY

April 7, 2026

Contact: Josie Harms

Gov. Rhoden to Make National Security Announcement

PIERRE, S.D. – Tomorrow, Governor Larry Rhoden will make an important national security announcement to advance his vision to make the defense industry South Dakota’s “next big industry.”

Governor Rhoden will make the announcement at the Black Hills Defense & Industry Symposium on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 8:30 AM (MT) / 9:30 AM (CT), at The Box, 631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, SD 57719.

WHAT: Gov. Rhoden to Make National Security Announcement

WHEN: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 8:30 AM (MT) / 9:30 AM (CT)

WHERE: The Box, 631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, SD 57719

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