Category Archives: News Pierre
Pheasant season keeps Pierre airport hopping in November; Excitement in the air as flights from Pierre to Minneapolis have begun
DECEMBER 6, 2023: As expected, pheasant hunting season in South Dakota continued to kept the Pierre Regional Airport busy last month (November 2023). City Commissioner Jamie Huizenga says between comm...
Dec 06, 2023
Mortenson: Noem proposed a "meat and potatoes budget" on Tuesday
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivered her budget proposal for the remainder of fiscal year 2024 and all of fiscal year 2025 to a joint session of the state legislature Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 5,...
Dec 06, 2023
Mobridge, Winner among communities getting Community Development Block Grants
The South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development has awarded over $8.3 million in Community Development Block Grants to fund projects across South Dakota-- including in Mobridge and Winner. ...
Dec 06, 2023
Johnson asking federal appropriators to hold field hearings in Indian Country
South Dakota U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) wants the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies to hold field hearings on Indian reservations to lear...
Dec 05, 2023 Courtesy image.
Fort Pierre City Council looking into possible sewer, electric rate increases; Water surcharge may also need to be added
The Fort Pierre City Council is considering some utility rate increases for next year (2024), but how much of an increase is still being penciled out. Finance Officer Roxanne Heezen says currently the...
Dec 05, 2023
Pierre Learn & Earn cohort to conduct donation drive for Birthright
Dakota Wesleyan University's Pierre Learn & Earn class is collecting donations for Birthright of Pierre through Monday (Dec. 11, 2023). Birthright of Pierre provides free and confidential services...
Dec 05, 2023
Pierre City Commission to vote on approval for creation of TIF District for Stencil Group apartment complex during meeting tonight
The Pierre City Commission meets today (Dec. 5, 2023) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District #9 - Stencil Group-- final approval Ou...
Dec 05, 2023 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group
Stanley County Commission meets this evening; Bridge inspection presentation among items on the agenda
The Stanley County Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5pm CT today (Dec. 5, 2023) in the commission room of the Courthouse in Fort Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Four Corners ...
Dec 05, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
As other rivers run low, South Dakota lawmakers are keeping an eye on how much water is being taken out of the Missouri River
The Executive Board of the South Dakota Legislature recently heard an overview of water rights and management of the Missouri River in South Dakota. Senior Research Analyst Anna Madsen says larger wat...
Dec 04, 2023 A marine crew began moving the massive intake pipeline for Pierre's new drinking water treatment facility into place in the Missouri River around 6pm Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An iconic chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller, inspired countless Native American children as a powerful but humble leader who expanded early education and rural healthc...
Dec 04, 2023 FILE - Wilma Mankiller, who was chief of the Cherokee from 1985 to 1995, put much of her focus on education, health and housing. Toy maker Mattel is honoring the late legendary Cherokee leader with a Barbie doll as part of its "Inspiring Women" series. (AP Photo/J. Pat Carter, File)
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