SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Some major signs of trouble in the dairy industry. There were 58 dairy farm permits that were dropped last month. Lucas Sjostrom (SHOW-strum), the head of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, says it’s common to see larger numbers of dairy farmers drop or suspend their permits this time of year. But, he… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The bill to cut unemployment insurance employer contributions by 0.5%, HB 1011, goes into effect on January 1st, 2024. This bill delivers an $18 million tax cut for South Dakota businesses. “The first bill I signed last legislative session delivered a massive tax cut to South Dakota businesses,” said Governor Kristi… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the New Year’s Day Holiday observance on Monday, January 1st, City garbage and recycling pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage and recycling picked up on Monday are asked to have their garbage and recycling out for pick-up by 8:00 AM, Tuesday, January 2nd.  Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The City of Pierre will ask the state for funds to expand the town’s regional landfill. Solid Waste Superintendent Val Keller says between the state funding programs, Pierre is requesting more than $1 million in financial assistance. Keller says Pierre is applying for South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources funds to… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)- Would you trust Artificial Intelligence to help you make investment decisions? Two SDSU researchers believe it could be a valuable tool. Engineering and Computer Science assistant professor Dr. Kaiqun Fu(KIE-qwon FOO) says the model predicts price ranges, not specific stock prices. But, the project could help investors make sound decisions. Engineering and Computer… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It’s an across the board 7 1/2-percent raise for Minnehaha county elected officials…but not without heated debate. Commissioner Joe Kippley was critical of Auditor Leah Anderson in the process, and that drew a roomful of supporters for the Auditor. Kippley says Anderson has undermined confidence in her office. A week ago, Commissioner… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Storms dropped all kinds of wintry precipitation across South Dakota over the weekend and through Wednesday. National Weather Service Meteorologist Troy Kleffman says a couple storms came together to form one big storm. Kleffman says the systems were slow moving and dropped varying amounts of snow. Ahead of the storms, a majority of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Julie Dvorak to serve as a judge on South Dakota’s 5th Circuit Court. “It is the job of South Dakota’s courts to uphold the Constitution,” said Governor Noem, “I am confident that Julie will do so, and she will serve with… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be distributing the 2024 Winter/Spring Brochure to Aberdeen residents December 30, 2023, in the mail.  The brochure is also available at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office, 225 Third Avenue Southeast online at www.aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec. The Brochure is filled with activities for people of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) announced a $1 million investment in South Dakota Trade to help businesses grow their overseas sales and support high-quality jobs in South Dakota. “South Dakota feeds the world, and we are constantly looking for new opportunities to market… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- While plenty of big ticket projects are underway and planned for the Capitol Complex in Pierre a number of smaller projects are also proceeding.  Kristine Day with the Office of the State Engineer says crews are replacing railing recently added around Capitol Lake. Day says a major project is underway to replace the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission was updated this month on hunting license sales for most of the last year.  Chad Switzer, Wildlife Division Director with the G-F-and-P says sales were on track with previous years. Habitat Stamp sales brought in around two-and-a-half million dollars in the last license season. Small… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Legislators on a summer study committee looking at county funding as services heard testimony from county officials, many expressing concern about their counties becoming bankrupt.  District 24 Representative and House Majority Leader Will Mortenson says counties have the tools to support themselves. Mortenson isn’t concerned about counties becoming insolvent. Mortenson does not see… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Childcare shortages are a workforce development issue. Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree says that’s the approach lawmakers are taking as the legislative session approaches. The recent closing of the Apple Tree childcare centers in Sioux Falls is pushing legislators to consider action.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Public Works Director Stu Nelson told the Aberdeen City Council Tuesday the process they decided to use to deal with the weather that arrived over the holiday weekend. Nelson told them the original plan was to do just the emergency snow routes & downtown parking lots. The plan was not to… Read more »