Tag: South Dakota

Carbon pipeline company seeks pause in permitting schedule after SD adopts eminent domain ban

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A major carbon pipeline project has hit a roadblock in South Dakota after state lawmakers banned the use of eminent domain for its construction. Summit Carbon Solutions, the company behind the $9 billion project, is now asking regulators to pause its permit process, citing delays in land surveys. The decision is a victory for landowners

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SD bans eminent domain for CO2 pipelines; Summit says move ‘creates real challenges’

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by: MinotVoice  |  

South Dakota just put a major roadblock in front of a multibillion-dollar carbon pipeline project, siding with landowners over industry. A new law bans the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines, throwing uncertainty over Summit Carbon Solutions’ 2,500-mile plan to transport emissions from ethanol plants across the Midwest. While supporters see carbon capture as

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South Dakota poised to boost fees that help regulate CAFOs

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By: Mike Moen, Public News Service |

Rural communities in the U.S. remain at the center of debate about the growing presence of large livestock operations. South Dakota lawmakers are considering boosting fees that help regulate these sites. A bill making its way through the Legislature would update the fee structure for concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. These fees have stayed the

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International educators help alleviate South Dakota teacher shortage

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by: MinotVoice  |  

With teacher shortages hitting rural schools hard, South Dakota is turning to international educators to keep classrooms staffed. More than 400 foreign teachers now work in the state, many from the Philippines, bringing years of experience and a commitment to students. Schools like Crow Creek Tribal School have embraced the program, prioritizing certified teachers over

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South Dakota Legislature: Property taxes, pipelines, prisons (and more)

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by: MinotVoice  |  

As South Dakota’s Legislature convenes for its 100th session, it’s not just about marking a centennial milestone. Transition is the name of the game in Pierre, with Gov. Kristi Noem poised for a Washington move and Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden ready to step up. At the heart of it all, though, are pressing issues: property

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Tornado slams into S.D. town: Storm carries 130 mph winds, Destroys Much

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The storm took place over the weekend and serves as a stark reminder that even though we’re not in tornado alley, we’re still subject to whims of a harsh prairie environment. Learn why it’s important to take cover when the sirens blare with this story.

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SD Legislature Passes Raw Milk Bill

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The bill is a the result of nearly two years of work and is a compromise between a small minority of consumers and producers and the dairy industry. Commentary: it seems like South Dakota has figured out this niche industry is not a threat to anyone.

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