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7 hours ago
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Gov. Rhoden tours Israel with South Dakota Trade
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Gov. Larry Rhoden is in Israel. The Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar posted a photo on X with Rhoden and said, 'Great to host @GovLarryRhoden in Jerusalem and thank him for South Dakota's support for Israel. We spoke about Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional aggression, which are dangerous for Israel, regional stability and world order,'. Rescue at Hippie Hole in the Black Hills In a news release, Rhoden's office said he is leading 'a business-driven trade mission to Israel alongside South Dakota Trade'. 'This mission is 100% business-driven,' said Jesse Fonkert, President & CEO of South Dakota Trade, in a news release. 'We had a successful mission in November of last year and are back because our businesses are generating real opportunities that have already produced millions in sales and a robust pipeline for even more expansion.' Rhoden also visited the Gandel Rehabilitation Center at Hadassah's Mt. Scopus Hospital to meet with recovering soldiers who have been injured since the start of the war. This stop was coordinated by South Dakota Jewish community leader Carol Rosenthal, who serves as the Chair of Hadassah International. Trade missions to the UK/Ireland and Canada are also currently being planed for 2025. Interested businesses should reach out to Rachael Weiland with South Dakota Trade. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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9 hours ago
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South Dakota governor leads trade mission to Israel
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden speaks with the press at the Capitol in Pierre on Feb. 27, 2025. (Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight) South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden is leading a trade mission in Israel, he announced Monday. The trade delegation is hosting a seminar 'focused on recruiting foreign direct investment into the state,' according to a press release from the governor's office. The release says the delegation includes South Dakota defense and agriculture businesses 'seeking sales in the Israeli market.' 'By working together with countries across the globe, we will keep South Dakota Open for Opportunity for generations to come,' Rhoden said in the release. Rhoden is also joined by South Dakota Trade, a nonprofit association that aims to help the state better navigate global trade. 'We had a successful mission in November of last year and are back because our businesses are generating real opportunities that have already produced millions in sales and a robust pipeline for even more expansion,' Jesse Fonkert, president & CEO of South Dakota Trade, said in the release. The release says Rhoden will meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. It says he conducted a wreath-laying ceremony at the World Holocaust Remembrance Center and visited a hospital to meet with recovering soldiers who have been injured in the war in Gaza, and that U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee will host a reception for the governor. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
