PIERRE, S.D.(The Dakota Scout)- Two seasoned South Dakota politicos on the opposite sides of the carbon dioxide pipeline debate are joining forces to attempt to find a path forward for an ethanol industry need. Jason Glodt and Rob Skjonsberg, both of Pierre, announced Nov. 30 the formation of the South Dakota Ag Alliance, a nonprofit organization… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Educating youth is something Margaret Sumption has been passionate about most of her life. “I have always enjoyed kids, and as a teacher I found that they are generally happy and certainly every day is different,” Sumption explains. Sumption was recognized by South Dakota Farmers Union for her service to rural youth… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) introduced legislation to allow states to prohibit state funds from bankrolling the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP); Governor Kristi Noem endorsed the legislation. “I am grateful that Congressman Johnson sees the national security threat that China poses,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “Protecting… Read more »

HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The South Dakota Farmer’s Union is having its 108th annual convention on November 30th and December 1st at the Crossroads Hotel and Huron Event Center in Huron. The event was cancelled last year due to weather but this year they are expecting over 200 South Dakota farmers and ranchers to attend… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Is the topic of urban chickens about to start clucking again in the Capital City?  The idea was brought forward Tuesday night by Paul Giovanetti during the public comment period of this week’s Pierre City Commission meeting. Giovanetti says those ordinances in other cities did not permit roosters.  He says a handful of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The Retirement Laws Committee will hold their first meeting of the 2023 Interim, a joint meeting with the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) Board of Trustees, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. (CT). The meeting is being conducted via electronic conference and at the SDRS office, 222 East Capitol… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — As part of National Rural Health Day, Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in outcomes. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in quality, outcomes… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- After several years of unreliable service from a few different companies at the Pierre Regional Airport, things are looking up as the town begins being a two-hub airport started Thursday. The years of unreliability were followed by a year or so of steady service from SkyWest, flying as United Express. When it came… Read more »