SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It’s one of the largest budgets in the city’s history. Sioux Falls’ proposed 2024 budget sits just shy of $800 Million. Some of that money will make its way towards the housing industry, which Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken says the city needs after years of sky-rocketing growth. The budget will be… Read more »
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South Dakota Farmers Union President wants to see reform on eminent domain laws
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will find itself in the middle of the debate over Carbon Capture pipelines this week. It will begin hearings on the proposed Navigator pipeline…one of two planned to go through the state. South Dakota Farmer’s Union president Doug Sombke wants reform of the state’s eminent domain… Read more »
One person dead following crash near Milbank
MILBANK, S.D.(Press Release)- One person died Saturday afternoon in a one vehicle crash in Milbank, S.D. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2004 GMC Yukon XL was going north on 5th Street South inside Milbank city limits. As the Yukon approached… Read more »
Sioux Falls Mayor detail budget for the police department
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Like everything else, the cost of running the city of Sioux Falls is going up. Mayor Paul TenHaken laid out his spending plans Thursday. One area of focus is the police department, which the mayor says will begin another recruiting campaign. As the city grows, Mayor TenHaken says, police department growth will… Read more »
Sioux Falls Police arrest man found in trunk of his car
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls police got their man this week…they found him in the trunk of his own car. They found the car while responding to a report of an assault. Information Officer Sam Clemens says two other individuals were also in the car. Police were looking for the man for his role in… Read more »
Update on economy in the Mid-America region
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The regional economy is showing signs of new life…but there are a few snags for South Dakota. Creighton University’s monthly survey of bankers in the 10-state region showed a fourth straight month of growth. Economics professor Ernie Goss says South Dakota’s economy remains strong, but weak exports and problems in food processing removed… Read more »
State Street from 15th to 24th Ave NE closed Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8am on Monday, July 24th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for mill & overlay: State St. from 15th Ave. NE to 24th Ave. NE The road will remain closed during construction hours but will reopen in the evenings. Work is expected to be completed by Monday,… Read more »
Governor Noem appoints Chas Olson as Director of South Dakota Housing
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Krisi Noem announced that Chas Olson will be the new Executive Director of the South Dakota Housing. He has served as Interim Director of South Dakota Housing since April. “As interim director, Chas has been very proactive in reaching out to communities and working to roll out funding… Read more »
Executive Director of Smart Carbon Network update on inspections of pipelines
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The day after the Property Rights Roundup, Executive Director of the Smart Carbon Network, Joe Heinrich appeared on KSDN reacting to what was said there. One of the questions he couldn’t answer was the issues of inspections that are done to these pipelines. Heinrich called back Friday to follow up on that specific… Read more »
2nd annual Melgaard Fun Run planned for Thursday, August 3rd
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Lace up those sneakers for the second Melgaard Fun Run of the summer coming up on Thursday, August 3. Registration starts at 7:00 pm and the race begins at 7:30 pm. The fee is $3 per runner or $5 per family. Drawings for door prizes to participants will follow the race. The… Read more »