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SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release)- Dave Clark of Frederick received the Leon Wrage Award winner at the South Dakota Agri-Business Association (SDABA) annual Ag Expo held in Sioux Falls. “Our honoree Dave Clark has had a career that reflects the values, commitment and dedication of Leon Wrage and we are proud to recognize him with this… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council will hold their meeting on Tuesday, January 20th.  Normally their meetings are on Mondays but due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the meeting instead will be on Tuesday. Here are some items that is scheduled to be on the agenda: On the consent calender is a Check… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Senate Tax Committee heard testimony on SB7.  The bill at the start of the session was modify the tax rate on gold severed in this state. Prime sponsor of the bill was District 1 Senator Michael Rohl. Rohl has been receiving feedback on the bill as it stood and offered two amendments… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The Senate Transportation Committee green-lighted solid background plates as an option. SB24 was introduced by the chair of the Transportation Committee on behalf of the Department of Revenue. District 1 Senator Michael Rohl says it’s a matter of appearance for vehicle owners. The move to solid background plates started in Iowa, and has… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed three Senate Appropriation bills.  One of the bills includes $20.3 million for the WINS project for Northern South Dakota. Senator Mike Rounds who serves on the Appropriation Committee released the following statement: “I’m pleased that the Senate has passed our second appropriations package for FY2026,”said Rounds. “This… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At his weekly press conference held Thursday in Pierre, Governor Larry Rhoden addressed a variety of topics ranging from property taxes, rural health, future funds, etc. Governor Rhoden discuss the $189 million coming from the federal government to address rural health. Rhoden hopes this lead to immediate success and can lead to more… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A Senate resolution urging limited government involvement in economic development narrowly failed on the Senate floor Thursday. Senate Concurrent Resolution 601 called for state policies that avoid tax incentives and subsidies and instead rely on market forces to guide growth. Sponsor Senator John Carley said economic development has drifted away from its original… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday at the Capitol Rotunda in Pierre approximately 400 landowners appeared at a rally ahead of the 2026 South Dakota Legislative session. Emceeing the event was rancher, landowner, and podcaster Amanda Radke of Mitchell.  She talked about statements made by Attorney General Marty Jackley protecting landowner rights. Radke discussed two bills discussed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speaker was Gloria Hutson with CASA for the 5th Circuit Court. The Circuit Court covers ten counties mainly in the northeast and north central portion of South Dakota.  CASA stands for Court Appointed Services Advocates.  She talked… Read more »