Former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will forever be part of the state's history later this week. The organization celebrates the leaders of South Dakota who shaped our state, and soon, former Governor Kristi Noem will have her statue added to this tradition. Get our free mobile appChip Somodevilla (Getty Images) Chip Somodevilla (Getty Images)READ MORE: New ‘South Park’ Episode Humiliates Former South Dakota GovernorThese life-sized statues, part of The Trail of Governors Foundation, honor all former South Dakota governors. Officials with The Trail of Governors Foundation say work on Kristi Noem's statue will be unveiled this Friday, August 7th. If you're new to South Dakota , here is a sort of translation guide for some odd things you may see or hear.