SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A week after the PUC denied its permit application to build a CO2 pipeline, Navigator released a statement Thursday that indicated operations in South Dakota would be paused while they work to build a more collaborative plan with landowners. As we are evaluating the next steps of permitting in South… Read more »
News Year: 2023
#SDpreps Scoreboard For Thursday [9/14/2023]
THURS SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Cross Country Aberdeen Roncalli Invite w/ All Aberdeen Schools, Britton-Hecla, Clark/WL, Deuel, Florence/H, GPL, Groton Area, Hitchcock-Tulare, Langford, Redfield, Sisseton, TZ + W/S GIRLS TEAM RESULTS: 1st) Clark/WL 2nd) Aberdeen Roncalli 3rd) Deuel 4th) Florence/H 5th) GPL 6th) Lisbon 7th) Webster Area 8th) Aberdeen Central GIRLS INDIVIDUAL RESULTS: 1st) Kamryn… Read more »
Minnesota man sentenced to 50 years for first-degree kidnapping
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Ryan Degroat of White Earth, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after he earlier had pled guilty, but mentally ill, to one charge of first-degree kidnapping. Degroat had been arrested in March of 2022 for entering a home in Hecla where he assaulted one person and… Read more »
Senator Rounds appears on MSNBC to talk about the AI forum
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds moderated a closed-door forum with major leaders of the tech industry on Wednesday. The topic at hand was AI, or artificial intelligence. Top tech leaders including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates were among those participating. In an appearance on MSNBC, Rounds said the tech leaders acknowledged… Read more »
Steve Roseland announce candidacy for District 23 Senate
SENECA, S.D.(Press Release)- Steve Roseland today officially announced his candidacy for the South Dakota State Senate for District 23. With nearly 30 years of experience as an elected official, Roseland touts his experience in agriculture and county government as what gives him the opportunity to serve District 23 to the fullest. “District 23 is the… Read more »
Anthrax now detected in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota has its first case of anthrax for the year. State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson says several cows were found dead in a herd of about 150 in Ziebach County. The spores are hard to kill and remain active for a long time, but there is a vaccine to help farmers and… Read more »
DSS announce “Notes to Self” campaign
PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services Division of Behavioral Health has announced a new campaign entitled “Notes to Self.” DSS Cabinet Secretary Matt Althoff talks about the campaign. He says there are mental health warning signs and resources for people who need them. Althoff says the campaign hopes to take a multi-faceted… Read more »
Voting for the ABBY’s People Choice Awards now underway
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Voting for the People’s Choice Award, the only ABBY award voted on locally, will be open ONLY during these days and times: Thursday, September 14th beginning at 8 am through Friday, September 15th at 5 pm. Anyone may vote on this award through one of three methods: calling the Chamber at… Read more »
Sinai man killed following accidental shooting
SINAI, S.D.(KJJQ)- A rural Sinai man is killed in a firearm accident after target shooting. According to Brookings County Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring, 44-year-old Steven Hanson had been target shooting with a pistol. Walking back from the target, Hanson needed to cross a cattle panel fence. While he was doing so, the pistol fired once,… Read more »
Recap of Congressman Johnson’s Tele-Town Hall held Wednesday
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson held a Tele-Town Hall Wednesday night to allow citizens of South Dakota to ask what’s happening in Washington. Congressman Johnson was asked about ways to lower gas prices that now are approaching $4 a gallon. Johnson once again was asked about how elections should be run. He praises how elections… Read more »