The Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe announced Friday they were lifting restrictions on South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem that barred her from stepping foot on their reservation land. The news comes as

Renville also pointed to South Dakota's unique place in the U.S. political sphere, with Noem set to lead the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Sen. John Thune taking over the Republican Senate leader spot and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson working within a divided House of Representatives.

The first week of confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks concludes Friday with Department of Homeland Security nominee Kristi Noem.