Dominik Dausch

2 days ago | argusleader.com | Dominik Dausch

The Ames, Iowa-based developer's plans were to build a carbon dioxide pipeline across five states, including South Dakota. SDPUC denied Summit Carbon's first permit application on Sept. 11, 2023. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission at its last meeting ordered Summit to return April 22 to present a plan on how the company will proceed with its application in the wake of House Bill 1052.

2 days ago | argusleader.com | Dominik Dausch

Flags across South Dakota will be set to half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, who died Easter Monday at 88. South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden ordered flags to be lowered statewide "effective immediately as a mark of respect" for the pontiff, according to a April 22 press release from the Governor's Office. Flags will at half-staff until the day of Francis’ interment. A funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. local time April 26 in St. Peter's Square.

3 days ago | argusleader.com | Dominik Dausch |Vanessa Carlson Bender

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been nominated to receive an honorary doctorate from Dakota State University — over the objections of faculty and student senators. José-Marie Griffiths, president of the Madison school, sent DSU's Student Association Senate an open letter March 14 nominating Noem for the honorary degree, Anden Wieseler, vice president of the student senate, told the Argus Leader April 20.

3 days ago | thepublicopinion.com | Dominik Dausch |Vanessa Carlson Bender

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has been nominated to receive an honorary doctorate from Dakota State University — over the objections of faculty and student senators. José-Marie Griffiths, president of the Madison school, sent DSU's Student Association Senate an open letter March 14 nominating Noem for the honorary degree, Anden Wieseler, vice president of the student senate, told the Argus Leader April 20.

6 days ago | thepublicopinion.com | Dominik Dausch

South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems will make a joint announcement on April 24, sparking speculation of a gubernatorial ticket for 2026. Political observers believe the announcement will be a Hansen/Lems ticket, though a leadership PAC is also a possibility. They may face challenges against established figures like Gov. Larry Rhoden, Attorney General Marty Jackley, and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson if they run for governor.