PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota’s tourism industry saw another record breaking year in 2024. South Dakota Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says their annual study– conducted by Tourism Economics– showed the state increasing in visitor numbers and visitor spending when compared to 2023. Hagen says tourism supports almost 59,000 jobs (58,824), generating $2.24 billion in… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 1 Senator Michael Rohl presented SB17 to the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee on Wednesday. SB17 clarify when a political committee must file certain campaign finance disclosure statements. Senator Rohl explains the purpose of the bill. Rohl states an example. Rachel Soulak, Director of Elections for the Secretary of State’s Office… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 1 Senator Michael Rohl presented SB11 to the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee on Wednesday. SB11 limit the amount of money that a political committee may accept from an inactive candidate campaign committee. Senator Rohl details what is the purpose of the bill. Rohl talks about exactly what the bill does.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 1 Senator Michael Rohl presented SB10 to the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee on Wednesday. SB10 shorten the time before records of a Governor or a lieutenant governor are opened to the public. Senator Rohl address the situation in case a governor dies while in office. Rohl request cutting the time… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The House State Affairs Committee voted 7-6 Wednesday to advance House Bill 1066. It would require voters to prove they live in South Dakota. Supporters of the measure say the state’s residency requirements are lax. Republican Senator John Carley from Piedmont. However, opponents of the measure say not so fast. The bill could… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien announced the Mark Hoven, Director of Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department will be retiring. Hoven plans to retire in May.

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota is well-positioned to make big gains in the cyber security world. The expected confirmation of Governor Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary is one of the driving factors. The state’s Washington congressional delegation only has three members…but all three are in leadership positions. Dakota State University President Jose-Marie Griffiths says that… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first Legislative Coffee in 2025 on Saturday, January 25th. The session, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 10am to 12pm in the Kessler’s Champions Club, Barnett Center, Northern State University campus.  Refreshments will be served. Legislators from… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen City Council held their meeting on Tuesday night discussing their decision on being a party status for Summit Carbon Solutions’ CO2 pipeline request with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) recap the PUC meeting held Friday here in Aberdeen. Wager describe the difference between intervention and party… Read more »