Kristi Noem, a former homeland security secretary and governor of South Dakota, has filed for divorce from her husband, Bryon Noem. The filing was submitted in court in South Dakota. The couple had been married for 34 years.
Bryon Noem works as an insurance salesman. The divorce filing follows a long marriage that began decades ago. No public reason for the split has been released.
Court records show the filing seeks to legally end the marriage. The case is now part of the South Dakota court system. Details of the filing remain limited.
Kristi Noem served as governor of South Dakota before joining the Department of Homeland Security. She held the role of homeland security secretary in the federal government. Her public career has spanned state and national politics.
The divorce filing marks a personal change for the former governor. It comes after more than three decades of marriage. The couple has not issued a public statement.
Divorce records in South Dakota are typically available to the public. The filing lists Bryon Noem as the respondent. No further court dates have been announced.
The case will proceed through the local court system. Terms of the divorce have not been disclosed. The filing represents a formal step in ending the marriage.
