PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Homeowner association residents could keep firearms legally, regardless of an HOA’s policy against gun possession. The Senate passed SB39 30 to 3 Wednesday. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Michael Rohl from Aberdeen, said 43,000 South Dakotans live in an HOA. He says the bill would allow residents to protect themselves. Democratic Minority… Read more »
News Year: 2024
House State Affairs Committee reject resolution allowing all offices to be voted on in the South Dakota Primary
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A resolution by freshman lawmaker Tyler Tordsen failed to advance through the House State Affairs Committee Wednesday morning. The resolution would have asked voters whether or not to include the offices of attorney general, secretary of state, public utilities commissioners, auditor, treasurer, and school and public lands commissioner on the primary ballot during… Read more »
South Dakota legislature to address better security for election workers
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota election workers will receive some extra protection under a billl passed by a state Senate State Affairs Committee Wednesday. Deputy Secretary of State Thomas Deadrick testified the protection is needed in light of events we’ve seen in recent years. Enya Karley of Piedmont testified against the bill, saying it’s too vague.… Read more »
South Dakota Senate Committee pass series of medical cannabis bills
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The 2024 South Dakota Legislature continues to tinker with the citizen-passed medical cannabis law. On Wednesday morning, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee passed three bills that add requirements or modify the medical marijuana program. SB10, which passed 5 to 0, requires that a patient’s primary care physician is notified… Read more »
Local Bowling Scores (Week 18)
Weekly High Scores Week 18 High Games Men Jason Schaunaman 279 Chris Feiock 279 Jeramy McHugh 279 Justin Weig 268 Carter Heib 267 High Games Women Brianna Kuckelburg- Ramsey 268 Sarah Brust 235 Audrey Anderson 223 Daleny Kinn 222 Ellen… Read more »
The Sports Hub 1/17/24: Wolves Midweek w/ Nick Olson & Brynn Alfson
You know what Wednesday means! Wolves Midweek. Tukes and McClure are joined by some awesome guests! First we are talking some NSU Track & Field with thrower Nick Olson. A former football player in high school, Olson talked about how he got into Track & Field, specifically throwing. On the second half of the program… Read more »
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce to host weekly legislative briefings beginning Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and the Aberdeen Development Corporation are once again working collaboratively to bring Aberdeen’s voice to Pierre this legislative session! Both of our organizations are committed to business advocacy and quality growth for Aberdeen and the region. By devoting additional time and resources to establish a stronger… Read more »
Dairy Reseach and Training Facility at SDSU to close in June
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Dairy Research and Training Facility at South Dakota State University will close by the end of June. The farm houses about 300 dairy cows, produces milk used by the SDSU Davis Dairy Plant, and is used for research. SDSU President Barry Dunn says they tried to raise money for a new facility… Read more »
South Dakota legislature address Xylazine
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The House Health and Human Services Committee of the South Dakota legislature approved a measure brought to session by the South Dakota Attorney General to reclassify the drug Xylazine as a Schedule Three controlled substance. State Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says they worked with the animal health industry on the bill. Xylazine is… Read more »
Dakota State discuss their cybersecurity program
MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- It’s a highly ranked cyber-education program…and it’s also ranked as one of the most affordable in the nation. Dakota State University is riding a wave of good news. DSU President Jose Marie Griffiths says CyberSecurityGuide.org gives the cyber program some of its highest affordability rankings at a time the program is also being… Read more »