SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The petitions are filed…now the review begins. Rick Weiland filed petitions for a ballot a measure to repeal South Dakota’s sales tax on groceries. He’s confident they have enough signatures to make the ballot. Weiland’s group is also circulating petitions for a constitutional amendment to restore abortion rights in South Dakota, and… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) – There is more competition and intrigue than usual heading into the 2024 South Dakota Republican Senate primaries June 4, with leadership of the state’s upper chamber at stake within the GOP ranks. The South Dakota GOP is dealing with an intraparty schism between establishment “moderates” with pro-business… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Transportation Commission has approved a list of 12 highway structures to carry the names of 15 fallen South Dakota service members.  The bridge namings are a part of the state Fallen Heroes program between the Transportation Department and Departments of the Military and Veterans Affairs. Christina Bennett with the D-O-T… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Northern State University has named Dr. Kristi Bockorny as the next dean of the School of Business. Bockorny assumes this leadership position as Northern begins construction of its new Business and Health Innovation Center, which will greatly enhance opportunities for students in the School of Business. Bockorny is currently an associate… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The annual Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, with the theme Golf Olympics, will be held on Monday, June 3rd at Moccasin Creek Country Club. Registration opens at 9:30 am along with breakfast and golf simulator tryouts. Teams tee off with a shotgun start at 10:30 am. The day of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has scheduled Summer Registration Kickoff Day for summer activities for Tuesday, April 30, beginning at 7:00 a.m. There are 3 ways to register: Online at aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec By phone with a debit or credit card: 626-7015 from 7am – 5pm Walk-in at The ARCC, 225 3rd… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The second book authored by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is being released next month. It’s titled “No Going Back.” The governor says it didn’t take long for this project to get done. The release date for the book is May 7th. The governor’s first book titled, “Not My First Rodeo” was released two… Read more »

DEADWOOD, S.D.(KELO)- The B-21 Raiders and 14-thousand airmen and airwomen are on their way to South Dakota’s Ellsworth Airforce Base. State Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree says the state has to be ready to receive them. The Legislature’s Executive Board has appointed members to the Ellsworth Task Force to coordinate the state’s efforts. Senator Crabtree… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(SDNA)- In response to South Dakota House of Representatives Majority Leader Will Mortenson’s letter to most South Dakota newspapers/media (April 18, 2024 Aberdeen Insider), I would suggest he not discourage South Dakota voters from signing a petition that would repeal SB 201, which he labels as the South Dakota Bill of Rights. It is,… Read more »