Wrap up of legislative session

We were back in Pierre on March 28 for veto day. The Governor had vetoed three bills and we failed to override her vetoes. The only bill that was really was talked about was HB 1281.

Standing Rock using grant funds to create electric vehicle pipeline

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the Red Lake Nation in Minnesota are working with an environmental justice organization to create a pipeline or network of electric vehicle stations. Last fall, the U.S. Department of Energy Awarded Native Sun Community Power Development more than $6.

Industrial hemp meeting set for April 9 at Eagle Butte

Industrial hemp will be the subject of a meeting to be held Saturday, April 9 at Eagle Butte.

Five candidates file for three District 28 legislative seats

There will be at least two legislative races in District 28 this year. Ralph Lyon of Meadow, a Republican, has filed for the District 28A seat held by incumbent Oren Lesmeister of Parade, a Democrat, who has also filed.

Important dates for 2022 elections

April 22: Absentee voting begins for June 7 Republican & Democrat primary elections April 26: Deadline for Independent candidates to file for general election May 23: Deadline for voter registration for June 7 primary election June 7: PRIMARY ELECTION August 2: Deadline for candidates to...

SHERIFF’S REPORT

On 3/29/2022 at 5:14 pm, responded to a report of a burglary at a residence in McLaughlin. On 3/31/2022 at 3:28 pm, responded to a noise complaint at a residence in McLaughlin. On 4/2/2022 at 2:13 am, responded to a report of a person trespassing on another person’s property in McLaughlin.

FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

February 9 State of South Dakota vs. Brett Cameron Lynch, 34, of Keldron. Speeding, open alcoholic beverage accessible in vehicle, driving under the influence 2nd offense. Pled guilty to DUI.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

February 1, 2022: Barry J. and Nancy R. Bishop, Lemmon, to The G and J Burback Revocable Family Trust and J Baird Revocable Living Trust D, Belgrade, MT:T22N R17E Sec 11 SW4. Warranty Deed.