WATERTOWN, S.D.(KELO)- They suffered some defeats in the legislature this week, but they aren’t giving up. Carbon capture pipeline opponents say the glut of pipeline bills considered this week demonstrates there’s a problem. Former legislator Craig Schaunaman says the bills that were passed are a move in the right direction, but don’t protect landowners from… Read more »
Bemidji, Minn. (NSUwolves.com) – The Northern State University men’s basketball team fell to Bemidji State on Tuesday evening, as the Beavers led for a majority of the contest. Four of the Wolves starting five scored in double figures, however the Beavers were efficient shooting over 50.0% from the floor with two 20-plus point scorers. THE… Read more »
Bemidji, Minn (NSUwolves.com) – A powerful start from the Northern State Women’s Basketball team led to a win over Bemidji State, 64-50. An explosive second quarter paved the way for the Wolves, out-scoring the Beavers by 13 points. Morgan Fiedler and Rianna Fillipi notched new career-highs with 19 points and eight steals, respectively. THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score: NSU 64, BSU… Read more »
GBB Ab. Roncalli 60-Ava Hanson 22pts. McKenna O’Keefe 13pts (Hit 10-12 FT down the stretch) Miller 48- Morgan Kolda 31pts Mitchell-51: Sawyer Stoebner 20pts 9stls 6a. Lauren VanOverschelde 14pts (4-7 from 3) Mitchell ended game on 10-0 run & 17 steals as a team (was 41-39 with under 3 min to play) Ab.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The second time was the charm. On Tuesday, the Senate reconsidered and passed a bill allowing the governor to choose circuit court judges or state supreme court justices to serve on the Public Utilities Commission. It would be only in the event of a vacancy. SB177 passed 20 to 13. On… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A trio of pro-labor bills died on party-line votes in a Senate committee Tuesday. On 8 to 1 votes, the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee sent Senate Bills 145, 163, and 179 to the 41st legislative day, killing them. Democratic Sen. Reynold Nesiba from Sioux Falls sponsored all three bills. SB145… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Thursday February 8, 2024, in honor of Moody County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Ken Prorok, who was killed in the line of duty on February 2. “We are grateful for the life and service of… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota legislators rejected a ballot measure Tuesday that would have expanded gun rights in the state. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7 to 0 to send SJR506 to the 41st legislative day, killing the measure. Republican Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller from Rapid City sponsored the resolution. The measure would have limited when… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune is continuing to work on a border deal, but House Republicans say it’s a waste of time. Supporters of the bipartisan Senate border deal say it’s the most significant border security package in decades. GOP leaders say it will do little to solve border problems. Senator Thune outlines what a… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–It’s about saving lives. That’s what Watertown Police Chief Tim Toomey repeatedly told the city council Monday night as they talked about, for a second time, allowing the police department to purchase a new armored vehicle. The council gave the city manager approval last month to sign a purchase order for the vehicle, but council members… Read more »
