PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House voted on HB1026. The bill make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway, for the general maintenance and repair of other state-owned dams, and to declare an emergency. Representative Al Novstrup of Aberdeen talked about why this was needed for the Richmond Lake Dam.… Read more »
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House Commerce & Energy Committee defer HB1202(BitCoin bill) to 41st day
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- the South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee heard testimony on HB1202. The bill permit the state to invest in Bitcoin. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Logan Manhart of Aberdeen. Manhart told the committee this does not mean that the state is required to invest in Bitcoin. Manhart discuss the positive… Read more »
South Dakota House defeats HB1025(New Men’s Prison Fund)
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The South Dakota House rejected a bill Friday that would have transferred just over $148 million toward a new men’s prison in Lincoln County, voting 34-35 against the measure. Prior to the session beginning, SDBA’s Austin Goss discuss an amendment to the bill to eliminate the 2/3 majority because of the appropriations part… Read more »
House State Affairs Committee passes HB1242
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee heard testimony on Monday on HB1242 limit the amount of money that may be transferred to a candidate campaign committee, a political action committee, or a political party by the authorized committee of a candidate for federal office. The bill was originally introduced by Representative Tim… Read more »
Aberdeen Community Theatre’s 45th season kicks off this week with Uncanny Valley
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre kicks off their 2025 campaign this week with the play “Uncanny Valley”. Managing Director Brian Schultz provides a preview. Schultz runs down the date & where to get tickets for it. Schultz also explains that they are taking subscriptions for the entire year. You can learn more about the… Read more »
Table of Plenty Meal tonight @ Zion Lutheran Church
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Table of Plenty is a free community meal served at Zion from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month. Guests are welcomed, seated, and served by community volunteers who have provided the meal for the evening. The goal of this meal is to provide a welcoming atmosphere where all… Read more »
Update on layout for new county jail in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell says stakeholders in the construction of a new county jail continue meeting weekly or bi-weekly to discuss the layout of a new county jail. Voters approved a $29.6 million bond issue in November to build a new lockup facility consisting of around 110 beds. Howell says talks lately have… Read more »
Lincoln Street from 9th to 10th Ave NE closed for sewer line repairs
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30am Monday, February 24th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for an emergency sewer line repair: Lincoln St. from 9th Ave. NE to 10th Ave. NE The is scheduled to remain closed until approximately 5pm or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »
South Dakota Republicans elect their leadership for 2025
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA)- The Central Committee of the South Dakota Republican Party sent another message of opposition to a proposed carbon capture pipeline by electing a leader of the anti-carbon pipeline movement as its chairman. Members of GOP county leadership from across the state elevated Miller’s Jim Eschenbaum to the top spot in the party… Read more »
Recap of second Legislative Coffee held Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The second and final Legislative Coffee was held Saturday at the Kessler’s Champions Room at the Barnett Center on the campus of NSU. The only legislators that were able to appear were District 1 Senator Michael Rohl, District 3 Senator Carl Perry, and District 3 Representative Al Novstrup. Everyone else had prior committment… Read more »