PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – After public and private testimony Monday, the South Dakota Legislature’s Executive Board took no action on how Gov. Kristi Noem’s “Freedom Works in South Dakota” ad campaign came to be. The investigation was prompted, in part, by articles by Sioux Falls Live questioning the propriety of how the request for proposals… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Construction on the Archway project at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown is running a bit behind schedule, and it’s now looking like a completion date will happen in early May. That was the word from LATC Vice President Cam Corey at Monday night’s school board meeting, as he provided an update on the project. Corey… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Six months ago, Governor Kristi Noem began appearing in television ads as part of the “Freedom Works Here” advertising campaign designed to attract out-of-staters to South Dakota to fill vacant jobs. The governor says it has been an incredible success. Governor Noem says that’s one example of many she could cite. On Monday, the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council address the issue of approving plats going forward. City Attorney Ron Wager discuss the plats ordianance. Wager talks about how this could become a cost saving measure. Aberdeen Development Manager Ken Hubbart told the council how plats come about. The city council approved the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council was pleased to announce Monday night a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) with BDM and Web on a project to get more water from the Missouri River. City Manager Robin Bobzien discuss what the project is about. City Attorney Ron Wager talks about how much water the city would receive from… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council, Monday night addressed the issue with the water tower project for Industrial Park. Ted Dickey with NE Council of Governments remind the council of the project. Dickey discuss the projected cost for the project. Dickey talks about funds that should be generated by the city. Dickey once again discuss… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – What is a legislative conflict of interest? The answer, as evidenced by arguments from the South Dakota attorney general and legal counsels for the governor and the legislature, is anything but simple. On Monday, the South Dakota Supreme Court heard oral arguments on what a legislative conflict of interest is. Katie… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden announced over the weekend his interest in running the U.S. House seat currently occupied by Congressman Dusty Johnson. Doeden on his YouTube page explains why he announced an exploratory committee for his possible run. Doeden goes after Congressman Johnson for his voting record. Doeden talks about his lack of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, landowners and South Dakota legislators appeared at the Capitol Rotunda defending property rights for landowners. McPherson County landowner talks about the theme of the rally was. Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach quoted a founding father in regards to landowner’s rights. Former Brown County Commissioner & South Dakota legislator Dennis Feickert talks… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota News Watch)- Nearly half of registered voters support changing the way primary elections are conducted in South Dakota, but many others remain undecided, according to a statewide poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: You can learn more about the Open Primary amendment at www.sdnewswatch.org.