South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem looks unrecognizable in a reflection of her 1990 Snow Queen tiara

SOUTH Dakota Governor Kristi Noem held a legislative seat before running her rule, but before that, she was royal.

In 1990, she was crowned South Dakota Snow Queen in the state’s annual Snow Queen festival competition.

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Not married to her yet Bryon’s husband, Kristi Arnold entered the competition as a representative for her home town of Bryant in Hamlin County.

Noem said to News Aberdeen that she updates events, attends festivals when possible, and keeps track of events every year.

She also told the newspaper that her entry into the contest was her first time speaking in front of a crowd and helped her develop skills that would later help her achieve her aspirations for public office.

Describing her experience during the Snow Queen Festival, Noem said the judges “are not looking for the best interview or who has the best speech, but a well-rounded, self-sufficient person.” handle in a variety of situations.”

Noem said the contest gave her first-hand experience of a group interview and hands-on education in resume drafting.

“I think it was the first time I put together such a document.”

She also attributes part of her passion for her hometown to the commitments she’s made across South Dakota during her “term” as Snow Queen.

“What a wonderful gift to be able to travel and promote South Dakota and learn as an 18-year-old all that is so special to our state,” she told the magazine. this solstice.

A member of Republican Party, Noem served as the United States Representative of South Dakotawas the major congressional district from 2011 to 2019.

Couples have three children together, Cassidy, Kennedy and Booker.

Noem has repeatedly taken aim at President Biden, arguing that “what we’ve seen from the Biden administration is absolutely devastating.”

Noem is set to run for re-election in 2022. She has become a conservative hero over the past two years for her ability to resist restrictions and regulations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, saying her administration has “repel some levels.”