Flags at half-staff for former US Sen. Tim Johnson

PIERRE South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately in honor of former U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson, who died Tuesday evening.

Flags will remain at half-staff until the day of Johnsons interment, which is yet to be announced.

I worked with Tim Johnson and appreciated that his heart was for the people of South Dakota. He was a true servant, said Noem. On behalf of the State of South Dakota, our prayers go out to his entire family.