Governor Dennis Daugaard is currently in China on a trade mission with a group of South Dakotans. That means Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels is in charge…..
Prior to his departure, Daugaard signed a letter of delegation making it official…..
Michels can contact the Governor overseas immediately in a major emergency if need be…..
The South Dakota Highway Patrol provides security and transportation for Michels during Daugaard’s absence. The Governor and the trade delegation are scheduled to return to the state late this week.