Governor signs solar and wind energy bill

PIERRE S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem yesterday signed SB15, a bill to streamline the permit procedures for solar and wind energy facilities and assist the PUC in managing its docket. “Harnessing South Dakota’s sunshine and wind is critical to expanding clean, renewable energy solutions,” said Noem. “But like any industry, renewable energy production… Read more »

Website helps South Dakotans dealing with flood preparation and response

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakotans dealing with flood preparation and response can find information about this and other emergency situations on the state government website – SDResponse.gov. SDResponse.gov houses material from multiple state agencies and outside response entities. The website currently includes information needed by citizens impacted by the flooding in southeast South Dakota. There… Read more »

All ShopKo stores closing

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — All Shopko stores in the Dakotas will be closing by mid-June, as the Wisconsin-based retail chain has decided to close its remaining 120 department stores around the country. The retailer filed for bankruptcy protection in January and began announcing store closings, including closings in about a dozen communities in North Dakota… Read more »

Thief foiled in ATM skimmer attempt in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSOO) – An ATM technician and Sioux Falls police have foiled the plans of a thief who was looking to steal bank card information by installing a skimmer on at ATM near 41st and Sycamore in Sioux Falls. A customer having difficulty using the ATM was reported to the bank on Monday… Read more »

New dean wants to keep USD Law School moving in right direction

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The University of South Dakota Law School is rebounding from some lean years. The bar passage rate of its graduates fell for several years in a row, then accreditation was threatened along with its finances. A committee studying the school contemplated a move to Sioux Falls. Incoming Dean, Neil Fulton says… Read more »

Presentation College Announces New Women’s Soccer Head Coach

ABERDEEN, SD (PCSaints.com) – The Presentation College athletic department is pleased to announce the hiring of John Mclean as the sixth head coach in the history of the women’s soccer program, as announced by Vice Presentation of Student Affairs Bob Schuchardt this week. Coach Mclean comes to Presentation College after serving as a graduate assistant coach… Read more »

Tuesday High School Sports Scoreboard for 03/19/19

T&F NSU Indoor Meet – Fuller Invite GIRLS Regional event winners… Ipswich – Lily Gaston (200m, LJ), Kamryn Heinz (SP), Tessa Kilber (400m), Paige Mehlbeg (HJ), 1600m relay Eur/Bow – Krystal Geier (TJ)   BOYS Regional event winners… Ab Roncalli – Sam Sather (SP) Ipswich – Max Geditz (400m, HJ), Ty Kadlec (55m), Ben Kulesa… Read more »

Class B All-State GBB Team

1st Team… Warner – Laurie Rogers Ipswich – Kamryn Heinz White River – Caelyn Valandra-Prue TD/A – Mattilynn Reiner Avon – Lauren Sees Ethan – Karly Gustafson 2nd Team… Clark/WL – Janae Kolden New Underwood – Jaedyn Finkbeiner Menno – Morgan Edelman McIntosh – Lauren Baumberger Castlewood – Alayna Benike Cors-Stickney – Avery Broughton 3rd Team… Ipswich –… Read more »

Representative says funding for nursing homes a good first step

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The main run of the 2019 South Dakota legislative session ended in the early morning hours last Wednesday by passing the budget and leaving to avoid the incoming blizzard. Democratic Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he didn’t expect that kind of ending. The budget provides more money for nursing homes… Read more »