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Pierre area residents stage parade to thank Gov. Noem

by Todd Epp
Pierre and Fort Pierre residents drive vehicles past the Governor's Mansion and Gov. Kristi Noem in appreciation for her efforts during the coronavirus outbreak, 4/27/20. Photos from DRG News.
Pierre and Fort Pierre residents drive vehicles past the Governor's Mansion and Gov. Kristi Noem in appreciation for her efforts during the coronavirus outbreak, 4/27/20. Photos from DRG News.

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Gov. Kristi Noem was surprised early yesterday evening by several hundred vehicles-- and one horse-- driving past the governor’s residence in a show of support for how she’s handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Noem was thankful for the gesture by so many Pierre and Fort Pierre area residents.

When it was over, Noem spoke briefly with event organizer John Morris of Fort Pierre. She said she’d had a tough day and the show of support was exactly what she needed.

The 20-minute parade included everything from fire trucks to a cement mixer, a heavy-duty payloader and a road grader to business vehicles to personal cars and pickups. 

(Jody Heemstra, DRG News, contributed this report.)