PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Foreign nationals and the governments of six “rogue” nations would be banned from purchasing agricultural land under a measure passed by a Senate committee Thursday. The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee passed HB1231 6 to 0. The bill also fixes a loophole in a 1979 law that allowed foreign corporations… Read more »
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South Dakota FFA celebrating National FFA Week
GETTYSBURG, S.D.(DRGNews)- FFA chapters across the United States are doing a variety of things to celebrate National FFA Week this week. Gettysburg High School sophomore Bobbi Eide (eye-dee) is the Secretary of their FFA Chapter. She says they’ve been doing dress up days all week. Eide says FFA members are also hosting community involvement activities.… Read more »
E15 ethanol gas can be sold year round beginning in 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- The United States Environmental Protection Agency has approved a request from governors in eight states, one of which is South Dakota, to allow the year-round sale of gasoline blended with up to 15% ethanol. But, the approval doesn’t start until next year. Walt Wendland is the President, CEO and Chairman of the Board for… Read more »
Third Cracker Barrel scheduled for Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the third of three cracker barrel sessions scheduled for this year. Legislators from Districts 1, 3, 23 are all invited. They will discuss what’s happening in Pierre and some of the bills they are sponsoring. The cracker barrel will start at 10am and… Read more »
Dome Fun Day coming up Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is having a Dome Fun Day on Saturday, February 24 from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Aberdeen Dome located at 1500 North Main Street. This will be an Open House for the Aberdeen Dome and the Strode Center facilities. Admission and all activities will be FREE.… Read more »
David Reiss resigns from the South Dakota Municipal League
PIERRE, S.D.(The Dakota Scout) — The top lobbyist for South Dakota’s primary municipality association has stepped down in the middle of this year’s legislative session at the State Capitol. The South Dakota Municipal League announced Wednesday that the resignation of David Reiss as its executive director after 16 months in the post. “The League is… Read more »
Aberdeen Community Theatre presents “The Friendly Hour”
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre will be presenting the play “The Friendly Hour” starting February 28th through March 3rd. Managing Director Brian Schultz describes the plot for the play. Schultz explains this is a play for people of all ages. The Friendly Hour will be played at 7:30pm Wednesday, February 28th through Saturday, March… Read more »
Senate Health and Human Services Committee passes bill dealing with synthetic cannabis products
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota is on the road to banning synthetic cannabis products. They are largely unregulated, and often sold in gas stations, but Senator Brent Hoffman of Sioux Falls says that doesn’t mean they’re safe. State Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says the ban would have no impact on the new medical marijuana law. The… Read more »
South Dakota Senate passes SB201
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate on Wednesday debated SB201. The bill provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies. Prime sponsor of the bill was Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree of Madison. Among those in support of the bill was Senator David… Read more »
Aberdeen man charged with sex crimes
ABERDEEN, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A 39-year-old Aberdeen man is facing sex charges involving a child. This week a Brown County grand jury indicted Ryan James Prince on the charges of rape and sexual contact with a child under 16. Court papers say the alleged crimes happened between September 2022 and July of last year when… Read more »