February 16, 2024

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The charges stem from an incident in 2022 that resulted in the death of Acey Morrison.

S.D. man indicted for murder apprehended in Indiana

February 16, 2024
Local, News

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Last week, a grand jury in Pennington County issued an indictment against a Rapid City man, who was apprehended in Decatur, Indiana by the US Marshals Service on Wednesday. According to authorities, Gregory Landers, 53, was charged with first-degree manslaughter in the death of 30-year-old Acey Morrison. Morrison was shot at […]

Protests have been a common occurrence over the building of carbon dioxide pipelines in states, including in South Dakota.

Lawmaker:”Tell The Federal Government To Go Pound Sand”

February 16, 2024
Agriculture, News

PIERRE, S.D. — All parties involved in a piece of legislation over a controversial subject in South Dakota are attempting to reach a compromise. That’s the hope of SB201 in trying to find common ground. There are the state’s ethanol plants and Summit Carbon Solutions on one side, and landowners and local government officials who […]

South Dakota Farmers Union recognizes Minority Leader Oren Lesmeister (left) and Majority Leader Will Mortenson (far right) for their dedication to serving South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers with the Service to Agriculture Award, pictured here with Karla Hofhenke, SDFU Executive Director.

SDFU

Lesmeister, Mortenson for Service to Agriculture Award

February 16, 2024
Agriculture

PIERRE, S.D. – Two champions of agriculture, Oren Lesmeister, Parade, S.D., and Will Mortenson, Ft. Pierre, S.D., who are also legislators were recognized by the South Dakota Farmers Union this week when they were presented with the Service to Agriculture Award. “These two leaders worked diligently together during the 2023 legislative session ensuring their colleagues […]

This BQA training represents an excellent opportunity for beef and dairy farmers and ranchers in the state to enhance their knowledge and skills, ultimately contributing to the production of high-quality beef.

SDSU Extension

Beef Quality Assurance Training Offered In Bison, S.D.

February 16, 2024
Agriculture

BISON, S.D. – Ranchers interested in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certification and the benefits it provides, can attend a training session coming up in Bison. The BQA program is a cornerstone for producers seeking to ensure the well-being of their cattle and the quality of the beef they produce. It connects participants with the latest […]

An increase in stolen guns in the state prompted efforts to tighten up reporting requirements. Those efforts failed in this year’s legislative session.

Bill to hold gunowners more accountable fails in Pierre

February 16, 2024
Local, News

PIERRE, S.D. — Bills attempting to increase gun owners’ responsibilities to report stolen firearms and to keep firearms secure went down in defeat in a House committee this week. Democratic Rep. Linda Duba from Sioux Falls sponsored HB1153 and HB1174. HB1153 would have imposed a reporting requirement if a gun owner lost a gun or […]

State Republican Representative Jessica Bahmuller says the legislation aims to provide hunters with an alternative to the traditional blaze orange.

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Hunting apparel could go pink in South Dakota

February 16, 2024
Local, News

PIERRE, S.D. — Hunters of big game in South Dakota might soon have a new slogan. Think pink. State lawmakers certainly are. The House of Representatives was nearly unanimous in its support Wednesday for legislation that would add fluorescent pink to blaze orange as legal colors for hunting garments in the field. The 68-1 vote […]

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