Kristi Noem Files for Divorce From Husband Bryon Noem

Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, September 30, 2026 —

Kristi Noem, who previously served as the Governor of South Dakota and held a position within the Department of Homeland Security, has filed for divorce from her husband, Bryon Noem. The couple has been married for 34 years.

The divorce filing was made in Hamlin County, South Dakota. Specific details regarding the grounds for the divorce or the timeline of the separation were not immediately available in the initial summary. The legal proceedings are now underway in the county court.

Kristi Noem’s public service career includes her tenure as Governor of South Dakota, a role she held prior to her current position. Her background also includes service in federal government capacities. Bryon Noem has been her husband for over three decades. Information concerning the duration of their marriage was explicitly stated as 34 years.

The precise date of the filing was not provided in the available information. Further details regarding the terms of the divorce, division of assets, or any potential arrangements for the future are expected to emerge as the legal process progresses.

As of the current reporting, statements from Kristi Noem or Bryon Noem, or their legal representatives, have not been released in connection with the divorce filing. The case is being handled in the jurisdiction of Hamlin County, South Dakota.

The absence of further details on the reasons behind the dissolution of the marriage or specific aspects of the legal action means that many questions remain unanswered regarding the proceedings. The duration of the marriage, 34 years, highlights a significant period of partnership preceding this legal development.

Story summarized from the original created by Dakota News Now staff, Emily Van de Riet on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.

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