PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The state of South Dakota, under the leadership of Governor Larry Rhoden and Former Governor Kristi Noem, has won Site Selection Magazine’s 2024 Governor’s Cup. This marks the second consecutive year that South Dakota has been awarded this prestigious honor for having the most economic development projects per-capita in the nation. You… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota legislators are jumping on board a plan to prevent what could become a financial nightmare. For years, the state has used an increasing amount of unclaimed property funds in the general fund of the state budget. The problem is, that money can be claimed at any time. The fund totals 1.2-billion… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — Attorney General Marty Jackley wants the public to know about how the state has paid for his travel since he returned to the office in January 2023. Jackley, who is in his third year of his second stint at the state’s top lawman, released 37 vouchers to the media Tuesday morning, adding… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday discussed a resolution dealing with the possible expansion of Dacotah Prairie Museum. Museum Director Patricia Kendall: Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton acknowledge the project is one of the biggest project the county has done in a long time. Sutton discuss the issue of additional parking needed for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D,(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission heard from 4-H Advisor Becca Tullar about the potential for a new building to be located at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Tullar talks about how the process came about. Tullar talks about what the new 4-H building would be used for. Tullar talks about the potential timeline and cost… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony on HB1259.  The bill would prohibit unauthorized access to certain multi-occupancy room. Prime sponsor of the bill, Representative Brandei Schaefbauer of Aberdeen offered an amendment to the bill. Schafbauer emphasize the point of the bill. Focus of the story will be… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Here’s a recap of what happen Monday night at the Aberdeen City Council. Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien address resolution dealing with documents needed to address the WINS project. City Council approved the resolution on a 9-0 vote. Aberdeen City Council also addressed the next Essential Air Service contract for the Aberdeen Regional… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — The South Dakota House of Representatives has rejected a proposal to rename the Department of Corrections. The bill, which passed the Senate unanimously, aimed to add “and Rehabilitation” to the department’s name, reflecting a shift toward reforming criminal justice. House Minority Leader Erin Healy, who sponsored the bill in the House, argued… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The South Dakota Senate overwhelmingly approved a measure today (Monday) asking voters to amend the state constitution to end Medicaid expansion if federal funding drops below 90 percent. House Joint Resolution 5001 passed with a 31-3 vote after senators rejected an attempt to move the question from the November 2026 general… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota Senate on Monday debated HB1188.  The bill allow nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses. First thing they had to do was place it on the calendar to be debated as the Senate Military and Veterans Committee was split 3-3 on the vote last Thursday.  The bill clear… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Daktoa Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony on Monday on HB1052.  The bill prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for a pipeline that carries carbon oxide. Prime sponsor of the bill on the Senate side was Senator Mark Lapka(Lap-key) of Leola. Lapka talks about the bill not stopping projects from being… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (SDBA) — The House State Affairs Committee voted Monday to send a bill regulating eminent domain proceedings to the 41st day, effectively killing it, before reversing course and resurrecting the measure with dramatically different language. Senate Bill 198, originally designed to strengthen landowner protections during condemnation proceedings, faced significant opposition during Monday’s… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) UPDATE:  15TH AVE. IS NOW CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE NW TO N. WASHINGTON ST. ROAD CLOSED & WATER OFF: Beginning at approximately 8:30am on Monday, March 3rd, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following area for an emergency water main repair:… Read more »