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February 6, 2024

City of Aberdeen purchase property owned by the Presentation Sisters

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  At Monday night’s city council meeting, the City of Aberdeen announced an agreement to purchase property from the Presentation Sisters that was previously used for Presentation College. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager discuss the lease agreement with the Presentation Sisters. Wager talked about how the negotiations went with the Presentation Sisters. Wager discuss… Read more »

February 6, 2024

House Commerce & Energy Committe passes HB1203(Condemnation/Courts)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee discuss HB1203.  This bill clarify references to the court in a condemnation proceeding. Prime sponsor Karla Lems of Canton talks what the bill does. Lems explains why this bill is needed. Jeremiah Murray, lobbyist for Landowners for Eminent Domain Reform talks about the… Read more »

February 6, 2024

House Commerce & Energy Committee defeat HB1193(Pipeline/Siting)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee on Monday discussed HB1193.  This bill provide that required siting permits be filed with condemnation petitions. Prime Sponsor was Rocky Blare of Ideal & he was rather blunt about this. Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach talks about Summit Carbon Solutions not following through with dismissing condemnation… Read more »

February 6, 2024

House Commerce & Energy Committee defeat HB1190(Pipeline/Eminent Domain)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee dealt with HB1190.  This bill establish public use criteria for purposes of condemnation proceedings. The bill’s prime sponsor was Scott Odenbach of Spearfish. Odenbach emphasize that eminent domain shouldn’t be used for economic gains. Lobbyist for Summit Carbon Solutions, Mike Macaulay with South Dakota… Read more »

February 5, 2024

House Commerce & Energy Committee approve HB1186(Easements)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Commmittee heard testimony about HB1186.  The bill define the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement. Prime sponsor of the bill was House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre. Mortenson compare the situation with the CO2 pipeline to that of wind energy introduced almost… Read more »

February 5, 2024

House Commerce & Energy Committee pass HB1185(Surveying)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee on Monday heard testimony on HB1185.  The bill amend provisions regarding entry on private property for examination and survey of a project requiring a siting permit. Prime sponsor of the bill was the House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre. Mortenson talks about compensation for… Read more »

February 5, 2024

South Dakota Senate defeat SJR510

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Senators kill a resolution Monday that would have placed the repeal of the state sales tax on food on the 2024 ballot. The measure failed on a 5 to 27 vote. Democratic Sen. Reynold Nesiba from Sioux Falls, the resolution’s sponsor, said the measure was based on Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s… Read more »

February 5, 2024

Sioux Falls looking ahead to the future

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They unveiled a vision for downtown Sioux Falls for the year 2050…and it’s big. The Sioux Falls Convention Center has been good…but the city has outgrown it according to Mayor Paul TenHaken. He unveiled proposed plans for a new Convention Center in the downtown district, to be located on the East side… Read more »

February 5, 2024

House State Affairs Committee passes HB1198

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – Could state lawmakers finally get their way in changing the way party’s select their candidates for statewide offices? For freshman lawmaker Tyler Tordsen of Sioux Falls – he is hoping the answer to that question is yes. Monday morning, Tordsen successfully navigated his bill(HB1198) through the House State Affairs committee which would… Read more »

February 5, 2024

Governor Noem signs Pro-2A bills into law

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem signed two pro-Second Amendment bills into law. SB 39 prohibits a homeowners’ association from placing restrictions on firearms or firearm ammunition. And HB 1035 extends the period of renewal for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol. “South Dakota is a Second Amendment haven,” said… Read more »

February 5, 2024

$51,620 awarded to Eureka Community Development Company Inc.

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) recently awarded a $51,620 Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) to the Eureka Community Development Company Inc. Funding will support a partnership between the Eureka Community Development Company (ECDC) and Campbell County Economic Development Company (CCED) with the idea to develop and organize a regional economic development… Read more »

February 5, 2024

Senate committee passes SB115

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Local governments would not be able to implement a “universal basic” or guaranteed income to citizens under a bill passed by a Senate committee Monday. SB115 passed 8 to 1 on a party-line vote. The sponsor, Republican Sen. John Wiik (wick) from Big Stone City, said that universal basic income (UBI) takes… Read more »

February 5, 2024

Attorney General Jackley charge Joseph Hoek with murder

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- It appeared to be an intentional act. Attorney General Marty Jackley is prosecuting the case of Joseph Hoek of Sioux Falls. Jackley presented evidence against Hoek in court Monday…charging him with pre-meditated First Degree Murder and Aggravated Eluding. Madison police responded to a call at a home, and Hoek left the scene at… Read more »

February 5, 2024

Community Champions Luncheon celebrates local leaders

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 19th annual Community Champions Awards will be held on Tuesday, February 13th from 11 am to 1 pm at the AmericInn by Wyndham, 301 South Centennial Street. The luncheon is hosted by the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee and sponsored by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. It… Read more »