PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem signed the first bills of the 2024 legislative session into law. The first two bills she signed into law prioritize tribal relations. The first bill Governor Noem signed into law, SB 3, extends the length of time allowed for a tax agreement with an Indian tribe. And HB 1041 modifies… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – South Dakotans could get their first look at leading proponents and opponents going face-to-face on a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would make abortion legal. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson sent a letter to Dakotans for Health Founder Rick Weiland, asking him to attend a House State Affairs Committee hearing… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota’s airports could get funding help for improving terminals and other infrastructure projects under a bill recommended for passage by a Senate committee Wednesday. SB114 would provide $90 million in state grants for new terminals and terminal improvements. The Senate Transportation Committee sent the bill to the Joint Appropriations Committee… Read more »

CHANCELLOR, S.D.(KELO)- The POET ethanol plant in Chancellor is riding high on a low score. Its C-I, or Carbon Intensity score, is among the best in the industry. The reason…high natural gas prices when the plant was built caused the company to look for an alternative energy source to fuel the process. Plant General Manager… Read more »

(Press Release)- February is not just the month of love; it’s also Heart Health Month! At LifeServe Blood Center, we are encouraging everyone to give the gift of life by donating blood this February. Did you know that donating blood not only saves lives but also has a positive impact on your heart health? Here… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s February Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, February 8 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Thee Glass Doktor, 4302 Schipke Lane, Suite 6. Food will be catered by C-Express’ Godfather’s Pizza and membership drawing is at $200. Sponsor and host is Thee Glass… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill to to allow ground ambulances connected to air ambulance services passed the South Dakota House Tuesday.  District 26-A Representative Eric Emery offered an amendment he says would clarify the bill. The bill’s sponsor, District Six Representative Ernie Otten of Tea urged the House to defeat the amendment. Emery’s amendment failed.  On… Read more »

IOWA(HubCityRadio)- On Monday Summit Carbon Solutions announce an agreement with POET. Summit’s CEO Lee Blank appeared on AgriTalk with Chip Florie to discuss their agreement Tuesday. Blank was asked how much momentum this will provide for their sequestration project. Blank provide an update on what’s happening in North Dakota. Blank talks about easement obtained along… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – South Dakota State Senators want basic requirements in place to assure the safety of public school children. Lawmakers on the Senate’s Education Committee unanimously advanced a bill Tuesday morning by Sen. Brent Hoffman that would require school’s in the state to keep entrances to on-campus buildings locked during the day, or if… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A City of Brookings employee is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing money from the concessions stand at Larson Ice Center. Forty-year-old Paul Laleman is charged with grand theft. He’s a parks technician with the city and is accused of stealing more than $7000 from the Brookings Ice Skating Association. The money… Read more »