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 »
News Year: 2024
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 »
The Starlets to perform Thursday February 22nd at Johnson Fine Art Center
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) is excited for their next concert of the 2023-24 Season. The Starlets will perform on Thursday, February 22 at 7:00 pm at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre in the NSU Johnson Fine Art Center. Inspired by iconic girl groups The Ronettes, The Angels, The Shirelles… Read more »
SB32(Fairgrounds bill) has hearing date set for Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- SB32 which provide for the distribution of tax revenue from certain gross receipts occurring on fairgrounds will have a hearing date with the South Dakota Senate Taxation Committee on Wednesday beginning at 10am. Prime sponsor is Senator Al Novstrup of Aberdeen. Novstrup hopes other counties running fairs will offer support for this bill.… Read more »
Local EMSs to apply for portions of $7.5 million in grant money
PIERRE, S.D.(KXLG)- Local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in South Dakota have an extremely rare opportunity to apply for a portion of $7.5 million in grant money before it expires for developing and implementing systems and solutions to support the sustainability of these critical services. Secretary of Health Melissa Magstadt explains more about the first two… Read more »
South Dakota Education Secretary Graves address teacher pay
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Legislature has been trying to push teacher pay higher for several years. This year, they’re working to put some teeth into their efforts. State Education Secretary Dr. Joseph Graves testified on the latest compensation proposal Monday. South Dakota ranks 49th in the nation for average teacher pay.
House Education Committee passes HB1178(Ban obscene acts in colleges)
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota Lawmakers are still searching for ways to outlaw obscene acts on college and university campuses. The House Education committee endorsed a bill this morning that forbids the support of obscene, live acts as well as holding them on state property. Representative Chris Karr of Sioux Falls sponsored the bill. The bill… Read more »
Governor Noem announces District 35 legislative appointment
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem appointed Mike Walsh to represent District 35 in the South Dakota Senate, effective immediately. “I am excited to appoint Mike to this role,” said Governor Noem. “He has a well-rounded background in public service, and I am confident he will be able to address South Dakota’s… Read more »
House State Affairs Committee defeat HB1172(Define collusion)
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — An attempt to define collusion and provide a reporting process in the procurement process died in a House committee Monday. The measure’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Chris Karr from Sioux Falls, had expressed concerns about how Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s “Freedom Works Here” TV ads were awarded to Go West Media. Karr said… Read more »
House Commerce & Energy Committee defeat HB1219(No eminent domain for CO2 pipeline)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee held a hearing dealing with HB1219. HB1219 prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for the construction of pipelines carrying carbon oxide. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Jon Hansen of Madison. Hansen talks about what the purpose of the bill does. Among… Read more »