PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The method for assessing agricultural land for property taxes in South Dakota changed over a decade ago but a legislative committee continues to oversee the process. Starting in 2011, ag land was valued and taxed based on productivity instead of sales price. The change was made after several years of skyrocketing values on… Read more »
News Year: 2023
Governor Noem announces state medication stockpile expansion
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Imagine walking into the pharmacy to get your prescription only to find out it’s in short supply and they may not have it for you or have to search. That was the reality for some South Dakotans last year, but changes are underway. During last year’s cold and… Read more »
Governor Noem: calling for special session would be ‘fruitless’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem spoke out on the ongoing issue of carbon pipelines potentially being built in the state. “Until statute is changed, the constitution is changed, I’m going to continue to fight for landowners but also recognize we are a state that follows its laws,” Noem… Read more »
3M to expand in Brookings
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- 3M announces a multimillion-dollar expansion of its Brookings plant. Over the next three years, 3M will potentially invest up to $468 million. Brookings Economic Development Corporation CEO Tim Reed says it will begin with a nearly 160-million dollar investment. Reed says the plans include additional growth in the future. 3M Brookings broke ground… Read more »
Pierre airport taking reservation for flights going to Minneapolis
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Direct flights from Pierre to Minneapolis will begin November 30, 2023, but technology willing, people should be able to start scheduling them now. Commissioner Jamie Huizenga (high-zin-ga) gave an update at Tuesday night’s Pierre City Commission meeting. Again, that word from Tuesday night’s city commission meeting so “tomorrow” refered to Wednesday. Denver Air… Read more »
Recap of 2nd Summer Study dealin with County Funding
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The summer study dealing with county funding met for the second time in Pierre on Wednesday. Among the topics discussed included elections, cybersecurity, & transportation. Greg Vavra, Program Manager, South Dakota Local Transportation Assistance Program explains what the program is. Vavra discuss how inflation has played a factor in material example being asphalt.… Read more »
Former PC Volleyball Star Named Assistant DSU Coach
MADISON, SD (dsuathletics.com) – Fifteenth-year head coach Amy Veenhof is excited to announce the hiring of Laura Babcock as her assistant volleyball coach at Dakota State University. She began her duties in late May. Babcock, an Aberdeen, S.D. native, played at North Star Athletic Association’s (NSAA) fellow Presentation (S.D.) for five seasons. She was a five-year starter… Read more »
[Hub-Cast!] Smittys Kusler Visits “The Sports Hub”
ABERDEEN, SD (HubCityRadio.com) – Wednesday during “The Sports Hub” on Fox Sports Aberdeen 1420AM, the manager of the Aberdeen Smittys, Brandon Kusler joined David Tukesbrey to talk about this last weekend and the state of the program. It may be hard to believe, but the regional playoffs begins next week. Kusler says the season has… Read more »
Sioux Falls police encourages citizens to lock their vehicles
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The city of Sioux Falls is spending $50-thousand dollars on a campaign telling people to lock their cars. Now, it turns out, locking your car may not be enough. Police Information officer Sam Clemens says several people have found their cars with broken windows and contents missing. More than two dozen larcenies… Read more »
Teacher Apprenticeship program looking to help certify teachers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A new Teacher Apprenticeship program will help 90 South Dakota teacher’s aides on the path to becoming certified teachers. That includes nine aides in the Sioux Falls district. Sioux Falls has offered an apprenticeship program in the past, but Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jamie Nold says it lacked the funding this program offers… Read more »