HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- After a couple of events for the Dakota Events complex, the DEX on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds will host a premier event getting underway Friday in Huron. It is the 2023 SDRA Finals Rodeo. The event will make full use of the DEX this weekend according to SDRA Association vice president Judy… Read more »
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Solar eclipse scheduled for Saturday
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KXLG)- A solar eclipse will be visible to much of the country this Saturday. The moon will move precisely in front of the Sun for observers along a narrow strip of land stretching across the United States from Oregon to Texas and continuing to Central and South America. Other parts of the country will… Read more »
Peaceful Pines scheduled to open in Fort Pierre in November
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Part of a new senior living complex in Fort Pierre will open late next month. Peaceful Pines Administrator Heather Janes says contractors are finishing up work in some areas. Janes says Peaceful Pines will offer three levels of care, one of which is independent living. Janes says they also offer assisted living… Read more »
South Dakotans First forms to change state eminent domain laws
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Three statewide organizations are banding together for a campaign, looking to change South Dakota’s eminent domain laws. Dakota Rural Action, Landowners for Eminent Domain Reform, and the South Dakota Farmers Union are the founding organizations of South Dakotans First. The campaign is looking to the 2024 legislative session… Read more »
Representative Schaefbauer talks about why she is seeking re-election
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer announced that she will seek re-election for her seat in the South Dakota Legislature representing Aberdeen. Representative Schaefbauer explains why she is running. Schaefbauer talks about why she decided to declare this week. Schaefbauer lists her priorities for District 3. One is dealing with private property… Read more »
Senator Rounds address what’s happening in Israel
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Senator Mike Rounds says the U-S must do all it can to help Israel in the face of terror attacks. He says releasing two Iron Dome batteries that aren’t being used would be a big help. Rounds compares the terrorist activities of Hamas in the attacks to the actions of Nazi Germany in… Read more »
Congressman Johnson condemns Hamas Terror Attacks on Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)– U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) cosponsored legislation to condemn Hamas in the strongest terms and express unconditional and unwavering support for Israel and its right to defend itself. In the wake of the Hamas acts of terror on Israel, Johnson expressed his support for America’s ally Israel. “As Hamas continues to commit… Read more »
Fort Pierre City Council receive update on the Western Dakota Regional Water System
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council met in special session Wednesday night to hear a presentation on the Western Dakota Regional Water System. System Executive Director Dr. Cheryl Chapman says the Missouri River has more than enough water to support a massive water line to western South Dakota. Chapman says studies on water… Read more »
Fort Pierre break ground on new fish cleaning station
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Fort Pierre has broken ground on what will be one of about half-a-dozen all-season fish cleaning stations in South Dakota. Nicole Schwinler is one of the people who got the ball rolling to raise money for the project being built by the 5th Avenue boat ramp….but there’s more that’s needed. Mayor Gloria… Read more »
Grand opening of new POET Bioproducts Center in Brookings
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies were held Wednesday afternoon at the new POET Bioproducts Center. The center is designed to take new technologies developed at the universities and scale them up for commercial uses. The 30-million dollar facility is located at the Research Park at SDSU. University president Barry Dunn says SDSU… Read more »