PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Governor Kristi Noem took to social media this afternoon to share that her dog, Hazel, died over a week ago. Noem said an accident occurred and “I just couldn’t bring myself to post about it”. She paid tribute to Hazel by adding, “she was more than a dog to me…she was a dear dear friend…she loved me unconditionally and ALWAYS wanted to be with me….my heart is broken and our family will never be the same without you, sweet Hazel.”
Governor Noem often shared photos of Hazel on her social media pages.