PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Foreign nationals and the governments of six “rogue” nations would be banned from purchasing agricultural land under a measure passed by a Senate committee Thursday. The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee passed HB1231 6 to 0. The bill also fixes a loophole in a 1979 law that allowed foreign corporations… Read more »

GETTYSBURG, S.D.(DRGNews)- FFA chapters across the United States are doing a variety of things to celebrate National FFA Week this week. Gettysburg High School sophomore Bobbi Eide (eye-dee) is the Secretary of their FFA Chapter. She says they’ve been doing dress up days all week. Eide says FFA members are also hosting community involvement activities.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the third of three cracker barrel sessions scheduled for this year. Legislators from Districts 1, 3, 23 are all invited.  They will discuss what’s happening in Pierre and some of the bills they are sponsoring. The cracker barrel will start at 10am and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is having a Dome Fun Day on Saturday, February 24 from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Aberdeen Dome located at 1500 North Main Street.  This will be an Open House for the Aberdeen Dome and the Strode Center facilities.  Admission and all activities will be FREE.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(The Dakota Scout) — The top lobbyist for South Dakota’s primary municipality association has stepped down in the middle of this year’s legislative session at the State Capitol. The South Dakota Municipal League announced Wednesday that the resignation of David Reiss as its executive director after 16 months in the post. “The League is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre will be presenting the play “The Friendly Hour” starting February 28th through March 3rd. Managing Director Brian Schultz describes the plot for the play. Schultz explains this is a play for people of all ages. The Friendly Hour will be played at 7:30pm Wednesday, February 28th through Saturday, March… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota is on the road to banning synthetic cannabis products. They are largely unregulated, and often sold in gas stations, but Senator Brent Hoffman of Sioux Falls says that doesn’t mean they’re safe. State Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says the ban would have no impact on the new medical marijuana law. The… Read more »