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March 31, 2025

Recap of Veto Day

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Legislature was unable to override Governor Rhoden’s veto of HB1169. The bill modify the signature requirement for a petition to initiate a constitutional amendment. The South Dakota House did vote in favor of the bill on a 50-18 vote which did exceed the 47 votes needed to override… Read more »

March 31, 2025

Governor Rhoden to hold press conference to discuss property tax relief

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –Today, Governor Larry Rhoden will host a press conference to announce his Homeowner Tax Relief Proposal. The press conference will take place in the Mount Rushmore Room on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 2:30 pm CT/1:30 pm MT. WHAT:Governor Larry Rhoden to host press conference WHEN: Monday, March 31, 2025, at 2:30… Read more »

March 29, 2025

Aberdeen resident Brittney Munsell to enter cooking competition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen resident Brittney Munsell(Mun-Sell) has entered into a nationwide cooking competition that will begin at the end of month. Munsell describes who see is. Munsell talks about the foundation she been working with associated with Downs Syndrome. Munsell talks about how she got involved with this competition. Munsell runs down the voting process… Read more »

March 28, 2025

Representative Christopher Reder release comment following signing of HB1238

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB1238 into law.  The law establish protections for a veteran seeking assistance in a veterans’ benefit matter.  One person who was opposed and spoke on the floor of the House and in front of the Senate Military and Veterans Committee was Representative Christopher Reder of Warner.  Reder… Read more »

March 28, 2025

Governor Rhoden signs military & veteran bills into law

PIERRE, S.D.  (Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden signed four bills supporting our military and veterans. “As Governor, my goal is to keep South Dakota strong, safe, and free — and that wouldn’t be possible without all of our brave men and women in uniform,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “These bills are a… Read more »

March 28, 2025

Update on Waldron Bridge project

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A couple of major milestone events have taken place in March for one of the five bridges over the Missouri River in South Dakota. The demolition of the girders from the previous Lieutenant Commander John C. Waldron Memorial Bridge at Fort Pierre and Pierre happened March 17, 2025, and a ribbon cutting was… Read more »

March 28, 2025

Governor Rhoden sign budget bills into law

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden signed eight budget bills into law, includingSB 220, the general appropriations act for Fiscal Year 2026. “I am proud of our state’s fiscal responsibility,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “With the signing of these bills, I am officially passing the 136th consecutive balanced budget. Our commonsense, conservative… Read more »

March 27, 2025

2025 GiveNDay planned for April 2nd & 3rd

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University and the NSU Foundation are excited to host the upcoming 2025 GiveNDay, an annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting Wolves students and strengthening community ties. The event will kick off at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, and conclude at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3. GiveNDay celebrates Northern State… Read more »

March 27, 2025

Two South Dakota school districts to receive USDA food service grants

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Two school districts in South Dakota have received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to support their food service programs. The Woonsocket School District will be receiving $25,000, and the Aberdeen School District will get $8,832.44 in National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance grants… Read more »

March 27, 2025

Study lists Aberdeen among the least sober-friendly cities in the US

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A recent study by IID manufacturing company SMARTSTART listed Aberdeen among the least sober-friendly cities in the country. For the study, SMARTSTART analyzed 162 cities in the United States, including the 50 biggest cities in the country and the three biggest cities in each state. Each city was… Read more »

March 27, 2025

Governor Rhoden in Watertown Thursday

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden visited Watertown Thursday,  and KXLG News was invited to attend a presentation at Terex Utilities, followed by an interview with the Governor. The visit aimed to highlight economic opportunities across the state, with a focus on Terex Utilities and Lake Area Technical College. The Governor also made a… Read more »

March 27, 2025

More reactions to this year’s legislature involving education

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Legislative response to criticism from the Sioux Falls School Board. Board members unloaded on the Legislature this week, saying they were disappointed and frustrated by bills they felt targeted education. Sioux Falls Representative Bethany Soye says this year’s tight budget was a big adjustment for everyone. School Board members were also critical… Read more »