Eastern Coteau Conference (Press Release) 2023-2024 All-Conference Boys Basketball Selections The following students were selected as “All-Conference” players by the boys basketball coaches for the 2023/2024 ECC basketball season: 1st Team Carson Vavruska Junior Florence-Henry Alex Heil Senior Great Plains Lutheran Kaleb Foltz Senior Tri-State Jackson Wohlleber … Read more »
News Year: 2024
Senator Tom Pischke banned from the South Dakota House for remainder of the session
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – A South Dakota Senator is receiving disciplinary action after gifting a bottle of syrup to a fellow lawmaker. Sen. Tom Pischke of Dell Rapids has been barred from both the chambers of the state House of Representatives and the lobby behind the chamber by Speaker Hugh Bartels, for allegedly violating Legislative code… Read more »
Local Bowling Scores (Week 23)
Weekly High Scores Week 23 High Games Men Brandon Kakwitch 289 Joe Gourneau Jr. 267 Jeramy McHugh 267 Lee Schaunaman 259 Ryan Konsor 259 High Games Women Cyarrah Fryer 258 Ellen Fischbach 246 Sarah Brust 216 Amber Lutz 215… Read more »
Senator John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leader
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — South Dakota Sen. John Thune is entering the race to be the next Republican leader of the U.S. Senate after Sen. Mitch McConnell steps away from the post in November. Thune is currently the No. 2 Senate Republican. He said in an interview with South Dakota’s Keloland News that “I hope… Read more »
South Dakota wins Site Selection Magazine’s 2023 Governor’s Cup
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The state of South Dakota and Governor Kristi Noem have won Site Selection Magazine’s 2023 Governor’s Cup. South Dakota received this honor for having the most economic development projects per capita in the nation. You can read the full article here. “We stay true to our values in South Dakota. Our… Read more »
South Dakota House passes SB177(Allow Governor to appoint retired judges to the PUC)
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — House members amended and passed a bill Monday that would allow retired South Dakota judges and justices to serve on the Public Utilities Commission in the event of a vacancy or disqualification. However, the amendment to SB177 changes the original bill to allow the appointment of former judges and justices only… Read more »
South Dakota Attorney General comment on Trump staying on the ballot in Colorado
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is praising Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that allows former President Donald Trump to appear on the ballot for the Colorado state Presidential Primary election. The high court unanimously reversed the Colorado State Supreme Court decision that ruled Trump should not be allowed on the… Read more »
Pierre Police ticket Willmar, MN truck drier after getting stuck under the Pierre Railroad viaduct
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Minnesota truck driver has been ticketed by Pierre police after the he got his 18-wheeler stuck under the Pierre Railroad viaduct. Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says the crash happened Monday around 7:50 am. The driver of the truck, 37 year-old Ahmed Ibrahim of Willmar was northbound on Pierre Street when his… Read more »
Governor Noem signs foreign-owned ag land bill into law
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1231, which places restrictions on the ownership of agricultural land, stopping six evil foreign governments and foreign entities from those governments from buying up South Dakota’s precious ag land, into law. “South Dakota respects the Freedom to farm and ranch. That Freedom should not… Read more »
Aberdeen Parks, Recreation & Forestry to host summer job fair Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department want YOU to “Be Part of the Fun!” Summer Job Application are being Accepted NOW! Want more information about available positions come to the PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY SUMMER JOB FAIR When: Tuesday, March 5 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Where: Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center… Read more »