State News - SD/MN

The Senate Taxation Committee voted 4–3 on Friday to kill Senate Bill 243, ending Sen. John Carley’s proposal to replace property taxes with a retail “transaction fee” that supporters said could eliminate owner-occupied property taxes first.

Northeast Radio SD News - White, SD - Two individuals were transported to the hospital Saturday evening following a single-vehicle rollover accident just east of White.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A February 5 police pursuit in Rapid City has turned fatal after one of the five individuals injured in a two-vehicle crash succumbed to her injuries. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) released the names of the victims involved on Monday.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden has announced the allocation of more than $5.8 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support four major infrastructure projects across the state. The grants, stemming from the October 1, 2025, application cycle, are designed to bolster essential services and improve the quality of life for South Dakota residents.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Board of Directors will convene for a special meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time. In a shift from standard procedure, board members will attend the Session exclusively via Zoom.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - High school football fans in the Sioux Falls metro area can look forward to some heavy-hitting interstate action over the next two seasons.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has issued a reminder to motorists and commercial carriers regarding upcoming spring load restrictions aimed at protecting the state’s highway infrastructure.

Northeast Radio SD News - Vermillion, SD - The University of South Dakota’s Knudson School of Law has announced that Michelle A. Behnke, President of the American Bar Association (ABA), will deliver the keynote address at the annual Thurgood Marshall Lecture on Feb. 25.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) has released its latest influenza summary as of February 11, 2026, providing a snapshot of how this winter’s respiratory season compares to previous years.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Board of Economic Development has greenlit funding for two major projects set to inject more than $28 million into the state’s economy. The move is expected to secure the future of 383 existing full-time jobs while fostering a new wave of local entrepreneurship

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - In a narrow 8-7 vote on Wednesday morning, the House Education Committee moved forward with a controversial bill that would prohibit public school districts from using their resources to support teachers’ unions.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota- Governor Larry Rhoden made South Dakota the first state in the nation to remove firearm suppressors from the list of “controlled weapons” on Tuesday, signing Senate Bill 2 into law. The move underscores the administration’s goal of maintaining South Dakota’s status as the most Second Amendment-friendly state in the country.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to highlight significant new tax benefits now available to Americans under the Working Families Tax Cuts. Thune emphasized that these provisions, which apply to the 2025 tax year, are expected to result in larger refunds for millions of households this spring.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is leading a coalition of 47 House colleagues in demanding a “rigorous and comprehensive” federal review of the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and Norfolk Southern Railway (NS).

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Health has released its latest influenza summary for the 2025-2026 season. As of February 4, 2026, state health data shows that while the flu remains active across the region, current figures for severe outcomes are trending below historical averages.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) has officially launched its 2026 scholarship cycle, continuing a three-decade tradition of investing in the state’s future entrepreneurs, tradespeople, and hospitality leaders.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - As an intense arctic blast grips the region, AAA South Dakota is urging residents to take action to protect their vehicles and homes. Historically, temperature drops of this magnitude lead to a dramatic spike in emergency roadside assistance calls and a wave of costly home insurance claims.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - State officials are outlining the rollout of Senate Bill 216, a legislative package passed during the 2025 Session designed to alleviate property tax burdens for owner-occupied properties.

Northeast Radio SD News - Pierre, SD - Student leaders from across South Dakota will gain a firsthand look at the state’s lawmaking process on Thursday, Jan. 29, as they participate in “Capitol Conversations,” a flagship civic engagement event for the Jobs for America’s Graduates South Dakota (JAG-SD) program.

Northeast Radio SD News - Vermillion, SD - As organizations across South Dakota prepare for sweeping new federal digital accessibility standards, the University of South Dakota (USD) has launched a pioneering center to lead the state’s efforts in removing online barriers for individuals with disabilities.