Sanford Health Found Non-Compliant In Nine Areas
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Insurance Department’s latest audit found that Sanford Health is non-compliant in nine areas. State Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread says the examination is routine, as state lawmakers passed a law requiring the
Summit CO2 Pipeline Plans Moves Forward
(Bismarck, ND) — Summit Carbon Solutions is moving closer to establishing a CO2 pipeline route across the Midwest. The company announced Valero will become a new shipping partner with eight ethanol plants to be incorporated into the
Governor Noem Approves Funding For Women’s Prison
(Pierre, SD) — Governor Noem is giving the green light on funding for a new women’s prison in Rapid City. She signed Senate Bill 50 into law on Thursday. It will set aside money for the new
USD Fraternity Donates Stem Cells
(Vermillion, SD) — A University of South Dakota fraternity is donating stem cells in an effort to save lives. USD’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has 33 members in their chapter, and they are all on the stem
Landowners Speak Out Against CO2 Pipeline Senate Bill
(Pierre, SD) — Senate Bill 201, dubbed as the “Landowner Bill of Rights,” is continuing to draw criticism from landowners across South Dakota. Governor Noem says it will provide new protections for landowners and allow for economic
SD Senators Weigh In On Biden SOTU Address
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota’s senators are sharing their thoughts on President Biden’s State of the Union address. Senator Mike Rounds told Dakota News Now, “Most of us were ready for the speech to be over with.”
$7.3 billion state budget passes with little dissent
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — With little dissent, the South Dakota Legislature passed a $7.3 billion Fiscal Year 2025 budget Thursday. HB1259 passed the Senate 32 to 2 and the House 69 to 1. As is tradition, it