A state climatologist is cautiously optimistic about South Dakota’s drought conditions as summer approaches. Laura Edwards, with SDSU Extension, highlighted that recent rain and snow have come at a crucial time, allowing the soil to absorb moisture and retain it as the snow melts.
A county official is providing further clarity on Governor Rhoden’s homeowner tax relief proposal. In March, Governor Rhoden signed Senate Bill 216, which imposes a three-percent cap on the increase of owner-occupied property assessments through 2030.
Governor Rhoden continued his “Open for Opportunity” tour on Thursday, visiting Sioux Falls to engage with POET Biofuels, the world’s largest producer of biofuels and a leader in sustainable energy solutions.
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A local developer, Justin Thiesse, is facing challenges in building a $20 million senior living facility north of Lake Mitchell due to a lack of financial support from the Mitchell Area Development Corporation (MADC). Thiesse needs sewer infrastructure to move forward with the project, which is set to include a senior living center, apartments, a gas station, and other amenities, creating around 50 new jobs in Mitchell.
Behavioral health initiatives have suffered a multi-million dollar blow in South Dakota this week.
Amir Beaudion, the suspect in the 2020 Sioux Falls kidnapping and murder of Pasqalina Badi, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. As part of a plea deal, Beaudion admitted to abducting Badi from a Walmart parking lot, assaulting her, and ultimately killing her before disposing of her body in Lincoln County.
The trial of Lonna Carroll, accused of embezzling over $1.7 million from the South Dakota Department of Social Services, is progressing rapidly in Hughes County court this week.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is inviting the public to participate in the I-90/S.D. Highway 38 Corridor Study. A public meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 7th, at 6 p.m. at West Central High School in Hartford.