RAPID CITY, S.D.(The Dakota Scout) — The South Dakota Democratic Party’s central committee has elected Shane Merrill of Parker to serve as their party chair. Merrill, 31, has volunteered in a number of capacities within the party since 2010. Most recently, he was interim chair, moving up into the top slot after former chairwoman Jennifer… Read more »

AMES, I.A.— Summit Carbon Solutions (SCS) is pleased to announce that the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted its Petition for Reconsideration for SCS’s CO2 pipeline permit application. Summit Carbon Solutions appreciates the PSC’s thoughtful leadership and approach to balancing stakeholder perspectives, while ensuring that the needs of the community, the environment, and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Faulk County resident Steve Roseland announced he will run the Senate seat representating District 23. Roseland talks about his background. Roseland explains what motivated him to run for the Senate seat. Roseland talks about some priorities for the people of District 23. Roseland offered his stance on CO2 pipeline and whether… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This past summer, the South Dakota Legislature held a summer study dealing with ways state government can better help counties with funding for various programs.  One of the members of the study was Senator Al Novstrup of Aberdeen. Novstrup talks about what the role of the summer study was. Novstrup talked about the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A veteran from Pierre was posthumously recognized Friday for his service during the Korean War. South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds presented the family of US Army Corporal Sherman W. Monroe, Jr., with his Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal, prior to their leaving for Monroe’s burial at the Black Hills National Cemetery at… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Sanford Children’s CHILD Services, which offers complimentary safety and prevention services to families, has moved to the Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center, 2905 3rd. Ave SE. CHILD Services is dedicated to supporting the development, health and safety of children in eastern South Dakota and this new location offers additional convenience. “With the… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- The CEO of four ethanol plants in northeastern South Dakota is disappointed, but respectful, of the Public Utilities Commission’s decision this week to deny a permit to Summit Carbon Solutions to build a carbon dioxide sequestration pipeline in the state. While disappointed, Jim Seurer (sigh-ur) of Glacial Lakes Energy knows it’s not over.… Read more »

LANGFORD, S.D.(Press Release)- LifeServe Blood Center, the SOLE supplier to 29 hospitals in South Dakota, including Avera St. Luke’s and Marshall County Healthcare Center, is seeking eligible blood donors to give blood at an upcoming Langford community blood drive.  Blood is a vital part of treatment for countless illnesses and injuries afflicting local hospital patients.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator John Thune took to the Senate floor this week to express his opposition to the Biden administration’s plan to block federal funds for schools’ hunting and archery programs. Thune talked about his own hunting experiences. He says it should be a local control issue for school districts. Thune recently introduced… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A week after the PUC denied its permit application to build a CO2 pipeline, Navigator released a statement Thursday that indicated operations in South Dakota would be paused while they work to build a more collaborative plan with landowners. As we are evaluating the next steps of permitting in South… Read more »