SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The hyper-scale data center debate is gaining steam as candidates try to work their way into the legislature. At least 19 candidates have signed the Data Center Accountability Pledge. If they’re elected they’ll begin work to develop protections related to data centers…and say they’ll fight against tax incentives. District 9 Democratic House… Read more »
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Sobriety checkpoints announced for September
PIERRE, S.D.(Hub City Radio) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol will hold sobriety checkpoints in 13 counties throughout the month of September. Checkpoints are planned for Brown, Beadle, Charles Mix, Codington, Fall River, Hughes, Jones, Kingsbury, Lawrence, Lincoln, Meade, Pennington, and Roberts counties. The enforcement effort is aimed at reducing impaired driving and improving roadway… Read more »
One man dead following accident SE of Castlewood
CASTLEWOOD, S.D. (KWAT)–The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal farm-related accident. The call came in just after 3:00 p.m. Wednesday when Watertown Regional Disptach received a 911 call reporting a man who had sustained injuries six miles southeast of Castlewood. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found an unresponsive man who… Read more »
SDPB to host preview screening of Dakota Life: Greetings from Aberdeen on Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio) — SDPB are hosting a preview screening of Dakota Life: Greetings from Aberdeen. The free community event will take place Tuesday, September 1st, at 7:30pm at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at NSU (located at 12th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD). “Dakota Life screenings are an opportunity for us to celebrate South… Read more »
Preview of Chamber Connections Series
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series returns following the summer break Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speaker is Mike Groher, Business Development Manager for the Children’s Home Society. He will be updating on the progress of the new school based therapeutic center that was passed by this year’s legislative… Read more »
Potential new plan for Fairgrounds building
ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The “Woman’s Building” at the Brown County Fairgrounds that was set to be put up for surplus and demolished, may have been given new life in a different way. County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers is in need of winter storage and there may be enough good wood that could be… Read more »
President Trump endorsed Governor Rhoden
PIERRE, S.D.(Hub City Radio) – On Thursday, President Donald J. Trump endorsed Governor Larry Rhoden in his reelection campaign. The endorsement was announced in a post on Truth Social. “The Great Governor of South Dakota, Larry Rhoden, is doing a fantastic job for ‘The Mount Rushmore State,’”President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth social. “Larry has… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council to have special session to address data centers
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City will do a special session Monday to allow local businesses an opportunity to express how data centers can impact them either positively or negatively. This is the second of three scheduled meetings the city is doing as they are looking to establish guidelines for data centers within the… Read more »
South Dakota to receive over $52 million in settlement with Meta
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota will receive a minimum of $52.6 million ($52,612,676) as its share in a landmark $17.1 billion multi-state settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. Attorney General Marty Jackley said this settlement sets “the national standard” for online and social media. Jackley said the dollar amount could get much larger if an agreement is… Read more »
Codington County voters to decide on .5% County Sales Tax
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Northeast Radio)- The debate over a proposed local tax shift is officially heading to the ballot box. During the Tuesday meeting, Codington County Commissioners formally noted that a citizen-led petition to refer Ordinance No. 83 has been successfully filed and verified. As a result, the measure will appear before voters on the upcoming November… Read more »