ND In Need Of More Power Resources Amid AI Facility Development
(Fargo, ND) — North Dakota will need more power plants and transmission lines amid AI facility developments. North Dakota Transmission Authority Executive Director Claire Vigesaa says that a boom in development of data centers and crypto facilities
Sioux Falls Summer Tourism Numbers Take a Hit
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sioux Falls tourism leaders say summer visitor numbers are down, with drops of nine-percent in June and six-percent in July compared to last year. Fewer people are showing up at Falls Park and
Tea Man Seeks Dismissal of Murder Charge Under ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law
(Canton, SD) — A Lincoln County judge is considering whether to throw out a murder case under South Dakota’s “stand your ground” law. Sixty-one-year-old Timothy Overton of Tea claims he shot contractor Isaiah Morales in self-defense during
Rapid City Approves $125 Million Libertyland USA Project
(Rapid City, SD) — Rapid City is moving ahead with a massive new development. The city council has approved tax incentives for the proposed 125-million-dollar Libertyland USA project. This will bring shops, restaurants, entertainment, hotels, housing, and
South Dakota Farmers Hit with $4 Million Judgment for False Crop Claims
(Pierre, SD) — Two South Dakota farmers are being ordered to pay more than four-million dollars for crop insurance fraud. James and Levi Garrett of Sully County claimed they planted crops in 2018 and 2019 that never
Pennington County Man Accused of Killing Father Disrupts Court, Hearing Delayed Again
(Rapid City, SD) — A Pennington County man accused of killing his father continues to cause delays in court. Thirty-year-old Nicholas Selig resisted officers and skipped his first hearing Tuesday, then repeatedly interrupted a judge during Wednesday’s
South Dakota Lawmakers Debate Future of State Prisons After Wasko Resigns
(Pierre, SD) — State lawmakers are weighing the future of South Dakota’s prison system after Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko’s resignation. Her departure comes as legislators heat up the debate on prison construction costs, overcrowding, and accountability. Some
Rep. Muckey Criticizes Gov. Rhoden for Sending Guard Troops to DC
(Pierre, SD) — A South Dakota lawmaker is blasting Governor Larry Rhoden’s decision to send National Guard troops to Washington, DC, calling it political theater. Democratic Representative Erik Muckey argues the Guard should be used for disasters
Growth Energy Welcomes Passage of California E15 Bill
SACRAMENTO, CALIF.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, applauded the California State Senate today after the legislature unanimously approved AB 30, a bill that would finally allow California fuel retailers to sell E15, a fuel option