SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A packed hearing and plenty of emotion…but no decision from the Minnehaha County Commission. Commissioners considered a proposal to decrease the safety setback zone for carbon capture pipelines. Minnehaha County Resident Gary Meyer says he isn’t directly affected by the proposed pipelines. He objects to the decreasing margins of protection for people… Read more »
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Aberdeen Wine Walk scheduled for Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Wine Walk is coming up on Thursday in downtown Aberdeen. Executive Director for Aberdeen Downtown Association, Alexa Sheldon talks about moving the event from the fall to the spring. Sheldon tells everyone where to begin this. Sheldon encourage everyone to check the places that are doing the wine walk but would… Read more »
Summit Carbon Solution files restraining order request against landowner Jerad Bossly
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Next Wednesday, May 31st, 1:30 p.m. at the Brown Co. courthouse in Aberdeen is the hearing on the restraining order Summit has filed against Brown Co. farmer, Jerad Bossly. Bossly was accused of threatening to shoot a Summit surveyor. Bossly was out planting his crops miles away from his home when Summit surveyors… Read more »
North American Electric Reliability warn of increase use of summertime power & usage
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The North American Electric Reliability Corporation has issued warnings about summertime power production and usage. South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson says there could be problems if something unusual happens. Nelson says the northern plains produces more than enough electricity. Nelson says problems could develop between electric generation regions. Nelson says they… Read more »
Yankton School District investing more on propane powered buses
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School District is expanding its investment in propane powered buses. District Business Manager Jason Bietz says they have testing propane for the past few years. Bietz says the pilot program worked out pretty well. Bietz says they are seeing cost savings in running the propane buses. Bietz says they have seen… Read more »
District Three based in Yankton turns 50
MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- Planning and Development District Three will mark its 50th anniversary in a ceremony in Mitchell Wednesday. Executive Director Greg Henderson has been with the district for over forty years. The District, based in Yankton, is a voluntary association covering fifteen counties in south central and south east South Dakota. Henderson says they work… Read more »
Preview of 80th Boys State
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 80th Boys State will begin on Memorial Day and run through Friday, June 2nd. Director Christopher Van DeList offered up a preview of what to expect. Van talks about how many students are scheduled to arrive this year. Van talks about the memorial services that will be done on Memorial Day. Guest… Read more »
Dacotah Bank secures new exclusive naming rights for Swiftel Center
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – OVG360, operators of the Swiftel Center, today announced a new 10-year multi-million-dollar partnership with Dacotah Bank, a state-chartered bank in all of South Dakota and North Dakota as well as counties in neighboring states, whereby Dacotah Bank will become the new naming rights partner of the Brookings 6,000-seat arena, effective… Read more »
Roads closed Wednesday for storm sewer lateral replacement
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Wednesday, May 24th, the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer lateral replacement: 17th Ave. SE from Dakota St. to Royal Rd. and Dick Dr. from 14th Ave. SE to Lloyd St. SE The roads will be closed until 5pm Wednesday, May 24th. Motorists… Read more »
Road closures for Wednesday for water main break repair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Wednesday, May 24th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for water main break repair: S. Washington St. from 9th Ave. SE to 7th Ave. SE The road will be closed until 5pm Wednesday, May 24th. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work… Read more »