ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission decided on the bids Tuesday on the cost to replace the roof at the Holum Expo building at the Brown County Fairgrounds. The two bids came from North Central Steel Systems of Aberdeen & MLC Construction of Worthing, S.D. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley offered the board’s recommendation.
News Year: 2024
Brown County Commission receive bids on 2024 Microsurfacing Project
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission received bids on the upcoming Microsurfacing Project. IMEG estimated the engineer’s cost at $1, 631,357.05. The commission received three bids total. The first bid was Aztec from St. Cloud, M.N. in the amount of $1,583, 750.50. The second bid was ASCO from Sioux Falls in the amount of $1,638,476.99.… Read more »
Brown County Commission receive a report of the Brown County Fair Foundation
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair Foundation was established in 2023. At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, they received a report from Foundation President Laura Siefken. Siefken discuss their fundraising effort done out at the fairgrounds. Siefken talks about the role of the newly formed livestock committee. Foundation Board Member Jeff Kippley provide the figures.… Read more »
Former Commissioner Dennis Feickert address SB201(Goverment overriding city/county ordinances)
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Former Brown County Commissioner & state legislator Dennis Feickert appeared in front of the Brown County Commission Tuesday to address SB201. The bill provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities and to declare an emergency. Feickert told the commission his view on compromising freedom. Feickert express concern about a provision in… Read more »
House Commerce & Energy Committee defeat HB1243(Extend deadline request to PUC to any party)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House & Energy Committee on Monday heard arguments about HB1243. The bill would extend deadlines for action by the Public Utilities Commission upon the request of any party. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Karla Lems of Canton. Jeremiah Murphy, lobbyist for Landowners for Eminent Domain Reform want to… Read more »
#SDpreps Scoreboard From MON (2/12/24)
GBB Ab. Central 35 – Taryn Hermansen 12pts & 11rbs. Shot 39% +10 on glass, but 19TO’s. Tea Area 63 – Katie Vasecka 25pts & 5rbs. Ellie Clayberg 12pts. Mara Grant 11pts. Titans shot 56% from the field & 53% from 3pt territory (8-15). Hitchcock-Tulare 41 Aberdeen Christian 32 Waubay/Summit 61 Britton-Hecla 62… Read more »
House Commerce & Energy Committee defeat HB1256(90% easements for pipeline)
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The House Commerce & Energy Committee discuss HB1256 Monday night. HB1256 which establish percentage requirements for voluntary agreements governing pipeline construction prior to the filing of a petition for condemnation. Prime sponsor was Representative was John Sjaarda of Valley Springs who was looking to establish a 90% requirement for this petition. Supporters of… Read more »
Local Bowling Scores (Week 20)
Weekly High Scores Week 20 High Games Men Ken Jacobson 278 Randy Hagen 267 Chris Feiock 258 Jeramy McHugh 258 Carter Heib 256 High Games Women Tannah Messerole 266 Ellen Fischbach 242 Brianna Kuckelburg- Ramsey 230… Read more »
#SDpreps Media Poll (Feb. 12th)
The South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls for the week of Feb. 12 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. Boys Class AA 1. Mitchell (18) 14-1 90 1 2. Harrisburg 11-3 68 3 3. Brandon Valley 11-3 50 5 4. Roosevelt 11-4 44 2 5. Washington 10-6 8 4 Receiving votes: Stevens 7,… Read more »
South Dakota Senate fails to pass HB1043(Lithium tax)
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Scientifically, lithium is not a precious metal. And as of Monday, legislatively, it won’t be taxed in South Dakota. At least not yet. On a reconsideration vote, the Senate again failed to pass taxing lithium at the severance tax rate of 5% on a 21 to 12 vote. HB1043 needed a… Read more »