Lincoln, Minnehaha get three new circuit judges

Gov. Noem appoints Mandi Mowery, Jeff Clapper and Eric Johnson

Two new judges are taking the bench in South Dakota’s largest judicial circuit and another is getting a promotion.

Gov. Kristi Noem on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mandi Mowery, Jeff Clapper, and the Honorable Eric Johnson to the Second Judicial Circuit Court.

“The judicial branch is fundamental in establishing law, order, and justice in American …