PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday morning, Governor Larry Rhoden was officially sworn in as the 34th Governor in South Dakota history. Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court, Steven Jensen delivered the oath. Governor Rhoden is honored to be the next governor in the state. Rhoden told everyone he was ready to take over as… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Legislative Coffee hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce scheduled for Saturday, February 8th has been cancelled.  Legislators will be unable to attend the event due to the  official Inauguration for Governor Larry Rhoden, on the same date. The next Legislative Coffee will be on Saturday, February 22nd from… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Legislators at Saturday’s legislative coffee were asked about HB1052 which would prevent eminent domain to be used for the CO2 pipeline.  Everyone attended all expressed full support for the bill. District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer discuss that not passing HB1052 could lead eminent domain to be used for other projects cities may not… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- During the legislative coffee, the legislators from Districts 1, 3, & 23 were asked about education and especially HB1020 dealing with the education savings accounts programs. Here are the responses: District 1: Representative Logan Manhart updated on HB1009 which main focus is on homeschooling. District 3: Representative Brandei Schaefbauer talks about the role… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The first Legislative Coffee of 2025 was held Saturday at the Kessler’s Champions Room inside the Barnett Center on the campus of NSU. Prior to fielding questions, each legislator provided an update on what’s been happening at Pierre. District 1 House member Logan Manhart talked about a bill brought up on the House… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Prior to the start of the 1st Legislative Coffee held Saturday, the President of Northern State University, Neil Schnoor provided an update on what’s happening at the school. Schnoor update on the Business and Health Innovation Center. Schnoor discuss making sure education continues to be the key at NSU. Schnoor express the importance… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(SDBA)- Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following a Senate vote on Saturday morning. Noem received 59 votes in favor and 34 votes against, easily clearing the simple majority threshold she needed for confirmation. Noem passed the Senate, which allows the chamber to review… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday morning, The House State Affairs Committee moved forward HB1052. That bill would prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. Representative Karla Lems of Canton was the prime sponsor of the bill. For: Here’s the speakers that spoke in favor of the bill. Brown County Commissioner Drew… Read more »

AKASKA, S.D.(DRGNews)- Searchers have recovered the bodies of two men from Akaska who have been missing for about a week. Walworth County Sheriff Josh Boll told DRG Media Group in Mobridge that 51 year old Kent Kramer and 71 year old Brad Schilling were located in the Missouri River near Akaska late Thursday. Kramer and… Read more »

Ames, I.A. (Press Release) – Summit Carbon Solutions has filed a legal action to ensure a fair and transparent process for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) review of its pipeline permit. The company is asking the court to prevent Commissioner Kristie Fiegen from participating in the decision. While Summit is confident in its ability… Read more »