Bob Mercer
Capitol Bureau Reporter at KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD)
KELOLAND Capitol Bureau. https://t.co/JGUnbxRoD2. bmercer@https://t.co/7YCQ7mgnAQ OR [email protected] OR 605-280-7580. https://t.co/7YCQ7mgnAQ Facebook: KELO Bob Merc
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3 days ago |
keloland.com | Bob Mercer
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission two weeks ago set a Tuesday deadline for Summit Carbon to submit a revised route plan for its proposed carbon-dioxide pipeline through the eastern half of the state. But what the state commission will decide instead is how to answer the question from Summit of whether South Dakota truly is “open for opportunity.”That’s the phrase which new Gov.
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4 days ago |
keloland.com | Bob Mercer
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a first look at meetings of the South Dakota state government’s boards and commissions that are open to the public during the new week starting Monday, April 21, 2025. Click on the name (highlighted in blue) for meeting details. Please note that any could be postponed because of adverse weather or other reasons. Monday, April 21No public meetings are currently scheduled. Tuesday, April 22Equal Access to Our Courts Commission, 10 a.m. CT, teleconference.
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5 days ago |
keloland.com | Bob Mercer
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Two spotlights shone from the dome of the South Dakota Capitol on Friday night commemorating a significant event from our nation’s birth. The lights symbolized the two lanterns that hung in Boston’s North Church 250 years ago, signaling that British troops were on the way. The Capitol display was organized by the America’s 250th South Dakota Commission.
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6 days ago |
siouxlandproud.com | Bob Mercer
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Capitol will get some new plaster and paint on the walls this year, followed by restoration of the interior dome next year, in what state officials portray as possible first steps toward a full renovation and restoration of the entire building. Meanwhile, the Governor’s Residence which was built in 2005 will see the first changes to its exterior color scheme. A black roof, gray siding and black trim is replacing the current pale yellow and brown look.
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1 week ago |
keloland.com | Bob Mercer
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Seven federal civilian employees of the U.S. Air Force legally entitled to 15 days of paid military leave were denied that opportunity while serving on active duty with the South Dakota Air National Guard, according to the South Dakota Supreme Court. In an opinion released Thursday, the state’s high court ruled against the South Dakota Department of the Military and its head, Adjutant General Mark Morrell, commander of the South Dakota Air and Army National Guard.
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