Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – Northern State University head football coach Mike Schmidt announced the signing of 47 student-athletes to the Wolves 2024 roster today. This National Signing Class hails from 12 states and two countries, with 11 positions represented. “I am thrilled to announce the arrival of our highly anticipated football recruiting class for 2024… Read more »
News Year: 2024
The Sports Hub 2/7/24: NSU Football w/Mike Schmidt
Wednesday=Wolves Midweek on the Sports Hub! Tukes & McClure are joined by Mike Schmidt, head coach of Northern State football in-studio. Coach Schmidt talks about #NSD2024 and how the offseason has been going. Plus we talk about the 2024 opener vs. USD at the Dakota Dome August 29h. The guys also look at a jam… Read more »
Governor Noem signs SB57(Second Chance Professional Licensing Opportunities)
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 57 to provide second-chance professional licensing opportunities into law. This bill creates uniform procedures for consideration of criminal histories and conviction in professional or occupational licensure. “When individuals are ready to reenter society, we want them to have the opportunity to build a career… Read more »
House Judiciary Committee pass HB1204(Stealthing)
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – A lesson in what “stealthing” is was enough to compel the House Judiciary Committee to pass along House Bill 1204, allowing the bill to clear its first legislative hurdle. Carried by freshman lawmaker Kadyn Wittman, the bill would allow victims of stealthing – the practice of removing a condom without consent during… Read more »
House State Affair Committee passed HCR6008(Opposing Abortion Amendment)
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – Disagreements over whether or not to drastically expand South Dakotans access to abortion boiled over in the House State Affairs Committee Wednesday morning. The Republican dominated committee had asked Dakotans for Health co-founder Rick Weiland to testify on House Concurrent Resolution 6008, which would express the Legislature’s disapproval of a ballot measure… Read more »
Alzheimer’s Association advocates fill State Capitol with their stories
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Volunteer advocates with the Alzheimer’s Association met with lawmakers at the Capitol in Pierre for State Advocacy Day on Monday, February 5. More than 50 South Dakotans from across the state, including those living with Alzheimer’s, family members, and others impacted by the disease met with legislators over lunch to share how… Read more »
Water to be turned off on 1200 block of N. Kettering Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8 am on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, water will be off in the following area for utility work: 1200 Block of N. Kettering The Public Works department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and restroom use. The water is estimated to remain… Read more »
Senate Taxation Committee defeat SJR505(Property Assessments)
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — One of the downsides of out-of-state residents moving to South Dakota with fat wallets from selling their homes and buying another house in the state well above market value is hurting long-time homeowners. That is the contention of supporters of SJR505. However, Wednesday, the Senate Taxation Committee killed the ballot measure… Read more »
Senate Health and Human Service Committee defeat SB216(Transgender Care)
PIERRE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- The Senate Health and Human Services committee voted Wednesday to kill a bill that would’ve changed a law passed last year that restricted minors in South Dakota from receiving puberty blockers or hormone therapy, two forms of gender-affirming care. Sen. Reynold Nesiba’s (D-Sioux Falls) bill, Senate Bill 216, would have allowed puberty… Read more »
City of Sturgis looking to add Uber & Lyft
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The City of Sturgis this week continued discussion on an ordinance that would help Transportation Network Companies such as Lyft and Uber come to town. The city is contemplating repealing some regulations that discourage Uber and Lyft from doing business here. The current ordinance requires T.N.C.’s to go through extensive background checks… Read more »