SD Businessman Sentenced On Federal Conviction

(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sentencing is being ordered for a Harrisburg businessman convicted of violating federal banking laws. Organic fertilizer business exec Richard Kamolvathin reportedly tried to skirt the triggering of financial examinations by making multiple account
Rhoden Announces $900k Grant For Dakota BioWorx

(Pierre, SD) — Governor Larry Rhoden is announcing a 900-thousand-dollar grant to support the Dakota BioWorx facility in Brookings. The facility provides partners with the means to convert agricultural commodities into value-added bioproducts. The grant from the
Rapid City Getting Rid of Sure Pay Utility Billing System

(Rapid City, SD) — Rapid City is retiring its long-running Sure Pay program as part of a major upgrade to the city’s utility billing system. The change announced yesterday takes effect March 1st and will allow expanded
Sioux Falls Man Arrested for Assaulting an Officer

(Sioux Falls, SD) — A Sioux Falls man is accused of assaulting a police officer during a traffic stop. Sioux Falls Police say Rudolph Gabe Jr., was arrested Monday afternoon after he pointed a knife at the
State House Bill Would Give Tax Breaks To Data Centers

(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota lawmakers are considering a bill that would give tax breaks to data centers operating in the state. House Bill 1005 would exempt data centers from sales and use taxes on certain equipment
Minimum Wage Going Up

(Pierre, SD) — The state’s minimum wage is going up tomorrow. Starting January 1st, the minimum wage for non-tipped employees in South Dakota will increase from eleven dollars, 50 cents to eleven-85 per hour. The state’s minimum