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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approves court case versus Fearless Grain Marketing and owner Jeremey Frost The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission ordered staff to go to court against Jeremey Frost of Fearless Grain Marketing for buying grain without a license. Separately, he is being sued for contract violations by Indigo Ag, a company based in Memphis, Tenn., and Boston. Grain industry officials urged the SDPUC to back future bills that would further regulate “roving grain buyers” and “brokers,” similar to North Dakota changes, in the wake of the Hunter H...

Letter writer remains critical of wind turbines Written By: Gregg Hubner, of Avon | 10:00 am, Feb. 20, 2021 × To the Editor: This week, I woke up to 27-below. I looked outside at the 14 wind turbines I can see from my window; not one was turning. The day before, the Oahe Electric staff was putting out alerts on social media asking people to limit showers, grain drying, drying clothes, baking, etc., because electricity was in dangerously short supply. They said, “There were limited wind resources from North Dakota to Arkansas.” Did you know that wind turbines actually consume e...

Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Feb 20, 2021 10:00 AM The South Dakota Department of Tourism has recognized 47 businesses in 22 communities for their outstanding hospitality and customer service. These businesses have earned the “South Dakota Great Place” designation. Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says the South Dakota Great Service Star program was updated to the South Dakota Great Place Program in 2020. The program is a designation for businesses that put hospitality at the forefront of all they do as a company by providing guests with exceptional service. He says these businesses are constantl...

Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Jamie Seiner has resigned, effective Feb. 26, 2021. “It was my fortune to meet so many of you, work alongside an incredibly talented and passionate team, and lead an important organization in a community I love,” Seiner said. “Thank you, every one of you, for this great experience.” The chamber’s executive board of directors, currently chaired by Thomas Allerdings, ClubHouse Hotel and Suites, will oversee the candidate selection process. Seiner will continue to lead the chamber as the interim CEO. “Jamie is leaving behind a talented staff who wi...

The Edgewater Apartment Building that was destroyed had 38 units, 34 of which had renters at the time of the fire. The building is a total loss. Information from the Pierre Police Department earlier this week (Jan. 19, 2021) said “preliminary findings do not lead investigators to believe the fire origin was criminal.” The investigation was conducted by the Pierre Police and Fire Departments, with the assistance of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and the South Dakota Fire Marshal’s Office. The cause of the fire is not being released at this time because further invest...