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 Johnson’s 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.”