Keystone XL Pipeline Remains a Contentious Issue in Pierre
Its progress is stalled at the federal level, but the Keystone X-L pipeline is getting plenty of attention at the South Dakota State Capitol. Republican […]
Month: January 2019
City Offices, Solid Waste Dept. Closed Next Monday for MLK Jr. Day
City offices will be closed next Monday, January 21, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The Solid Waste Department will also be […]
NorthWestern Energy Reaches Out to Customers Affected by Government Shutdown
Anyone struggling to pay their utility bill is asked to call NorthWestern Energy’s customer service representatives at 800-245-6977 in South Dakota to discuss payment options […]
JRWDD Awards Tree Planting Funds to Beadle, Davison, Spink, and Sanborn Conservation Districts
Chairman Dan Klimisch of Yankton announces that the James River Water Development District awarded $256,500 in cost-sharing assistance at their recent annual Board of Directors […]
SNAP Benefits Going Out Early in February
Because of the federal government’s partial shutdown, people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will get their February funds early. A South Dakota Department of […]
State Senate Votes to Support President’s Border Wall
The South Dakota State Senate has voted overwhelmingly to support President Trump’s border wall. The Wall Resolution is the brainchild of Republican State Senator Stace […]
State Senator Honored for Helping Save Fellow Legislators Life
Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert (D-Dist 24, Mission) presented Sen. Blake Curd (R-Dist 12, Sioux Falls) with a handmade Native American blanket in gratitude for, […]
ShopKo Closures Present Challenges for SD Small Towns
The announcement that the retail chain will close several stores has stunned city and chamber of commerce officials in Dell Rapids, Redfield, Wagner and Webster […]
Johnson Frustrated With Border Security Impasse
Dusty Johnson is one frustrated freshman Congressman in the midst of the continuing border security standoff. Johnson is part of the first freshman class in […]
Miller to Remain Class A
The South Dakota High School Activities Association Board of Directors will meet next week in Pierre. The meeting will feature enrollment numbers for classifications for […]