Senior advisor to Gov. Noem to resign

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A senior advisor to Governor Noem resigned after a year and a half on Friday.

Senior Advisor and Policy Director Maggie Seidel has been with Gov. Noem’s staff for a year and a half. Seidel says an “incredible” opportunity came along, and that she accepted it. While Seidel did not specify what that opportunity was, she said that it would keep her in Pierre, and allow her more time with her family. Seidel also specified that she would not be working for the Noem campaign for Governor at this time.

“My young family is incredibly grateful for the opportunity that was afforded us by Governor Noem, and we will forever be indebted to her for it.”