YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Summit Carbon solutions say they have reached agreements with over fifty percent of the landowners in South Dakota needed for their liquid carbon dioxide pipeline. Chief Operating Officer Jimmy Powell says they continue to negotiate with landowners on the remaining route and hope to avoid using eminent domain. Powell says there may be… Read more »
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Utility companies looking to evolve into technology driven companies
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Utility providers will have to evolve into technology driven companies to control rates and expand services. Brian Bird will become the next C.E.O. of Northwestern Energy in January. Bird says cost of providing and expanding services will continue to rise. Northwestern serves over seven hundred fifty thousand gas and electric customers in Montana,… Read more »
Recap of Governor Noem’s Budget Address
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem delivered her Budget Address to legislator inside the South Dakota House. Governor Noem first address the workforce issue. Noem used the address to criticize how federal government has driven the state into debt. Noem talks about the message the voters delivered from the 2022 elections. Noem talks about… Read more »
The Bollwegs withdraws opposition to proposed wind farm on the Hughes/Hyde border
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- It appears the only opposition to a proposed wind farm along the Hughes/Hyde County border are ending their opposition. Attorney Brett Koenecke is representing the North Bend Wind Farm project and says an agreement was worked out late Monday night with intervenors Michael and Judy Bollweg of rural Harrold and their and their… Read more »
“Holiday Celebration for Youth” scheduled for Monday at the Aberdeen Civic Arena
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A “Holiday Celebration for Youth” is scheduled to be held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena on Monday, December 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Youths of all ages are welcome to participate in fun holiday activities. The event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department with special assistance from… Read more »
Senator Rounds defend the U.S. Constitution
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Senator Mike Rounds is critical of comments former President Trump made about terminating the Constitution and declaring him the winner of the 2020 election. Rounds says the Constitution has and will endure. Rounds says he believes the former President has already disqualified himself from running again. The states other Congressional members, Senator John… Read more »
South Dakota State Retirement Board receives an update
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota State Retirement System Board got an update on their investment status at their meeting last week. State Investment Officer Matt Clark said they are now seeing a modest increase in the current fiscal year. Clark says the first six months of the year showed them with a slight loss. Clark… Read more »
Scott Kostal new Executive Director of Missouri Sedimentation Action Coalition
SPRINGFIELD, S.D.(WNAX)- The Missouri Sedimentation Action Coalition has named Scott Kostal of Springfield as their Executive Director. He takes over for Sandy Stockholm, who will stay as communications director. Kostal says he has had a life long interest in the Missouri River. Kostal says he wants to build on the experience of the coalition. Kostal… Read more »
Sheriff of Clay County comments on voter approved bond for new jail
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Voters in Clay County approved a thirty nine million dollar bond issue last month for construction of a joint law enforcement – jail facility. It would replace the near century old jail in the county courthouse. Sheriff Andy Howe says they have a committee working on plans. Howe says they want to move… Read more »
Dave Owen address the housing issue the legislature will address
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- About two hundred million dollars in housing grants and loans has been stuck in Pierre over a difference of opinion. The legislature authorized the Housing Authority to spend the money, but their authority only covers low income housing. Governor Kristi Noem wanted her office of Economic Development to handle the money. Dave Owen,… Read more »