South Dakota
Summit pipeline hits potential roadblock in South Dakota
A unanimous decision by the South Dakota Supreme Court this week cast doubt on whether a carbon dioxide pipeline company is eligible to use eminent domain to build a pipeline in that state.
The ruling focused on Summit Carbon Solutions’ ability to survey land against the wishes of landowners, but the justices said Summit’s multistate project might not qualify as a “common carrier,” a requirement for eminent domain.
Summit intends to build a 2,500-mile pipeline network in five states, including Iowa, to transport captured carbon dioxide from ethanol producers to North Dakota to be pumped deep underground. The project would make the company and the ethanol plants eligible for generous federal tax credits that reward carbon sequestration and the production of low-carbon fuels.
The use of eminent domain — a government mechanism that allows the company to force unwilling landowners to host its pipeline — is a primary source of opposition to the project.
Summit requested eminent domain for about a quarter of its initial 690-mile route in Iowa, where state regulators have approved its use.
The South Dakota justices also questioned whether Summit would be transporting a commodity. Other pipelines transport gas and oil, for example, which are sold to fuel appliances and vehicles.
The South Dakota court, in its consideration of an early, lower court ruling, said Summit has not yet provided enough evidence that it is “holding itself out to the general public as transporting a commodity for hire.”
“It is thus premature to conclude that (Summit) is a common carrier, especially where the record before us suggests that CO2 is being shipped and sequestered underground with no apparent productive use,” the Supreme Court ruling stated.
The justices reversed the decisions of two circuit courts and directed them to resume the litigation over whether Summit is a common carrier that can conduct pre-condemnation land surveys.
State rules differ
Summit has long maintained that the carbon dioxide it transports will go underground as a means to deplete the amount of the greenhouse gas in the atmosphere.
Some of those who oppose the project have suspected the carbon dioxide would eventually be used to extract more oil from depleted reservoirs, which Summit has rebuffed.
But that type of use might make it qualify as a commodity. The gas also can be used for other commercial purposes, such as the production of dry ice or methanol fuel.
“We are evaluating the South Dakota Supreme Court’s decision and look forward to providing the information requested to the district court that reaffirms our role as a common carrier, and that CO2 is a commodity,” said Sabrina Zenor, a Summit spokesperson.
Summit was successful in arguing it is a common carrier in Iowa, which has different standards for the classification.
When the Iowa Utilities Commission approved the project in June, it said, in part: “All that is required for a pipeline to be vested with the right of eminent domain is that the pipeline company reserve 10 percent of its capacity for walk-up shippers.”
Minnesota does not allow eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines.
South Dakota is a crucial state for the Summit project. It has the second-most ethanol producers of the five states — 15 of them — and is a conduit between Iowa and North Dakota. Iowa has 30 ethanol producers that have agreements to be part of the project.
Summit has said its project isn’t feasible without approval in South Dakota.
South Dakota utility regulators denied Summit’s first request for a pipeline permit about a year ago because its route violated county zoning ordinances. The company has said it will reapply with a different route but has not disclosed when.
Opponents of the project cheered the South Dakota decision. The Sierra Club of Iowa, a leading organizer of that opposition, noted: “Without eminent domain powers, Summit’s path forward is insurmountable.”
Comments: (319) 368-8541; jared.strong@thegazette.com
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 22, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 22 drawing
24-29-32-49-63, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from April 22 drawing
15-20-32-46-48, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 03
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Winning Dakota Cash numbers from April 22 drawing
05-06-09-14-32
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 22 drawing
17-26-43-44-53, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
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The University of South Dakota announced on Wednesday, April 22, that Athletic Director Jon Schemmel has received a five-year contract extension running through the 2030-31 academic year.
Schemmel has been in his position since January 2024 and was South Dakota’s senior associate athletic director for development from 2012-2017.
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“The University of South Dakota and Vermillion community is where our family wants to be,” Schemmel said in a press release. “I am humbled and grateful for the continued trust from President (Sheila) Gestring and the South Dakota Board of Regents to continue leading this athletics program. Coyote Nation has the best fans and donors, and we have a group of coaches, staff and student-athletes who are committed to competing for championships and continuing their excellence in the classroom and community.”
The athletics department has raised $49 million since Schemmel took over as AD, including $35 million in the 2025-26 academic year.
The Coyotes have won a Missouri Valley Football Conference championship and Summit League volleyball and men’s indoor track and field titles with Schemmel at the helm.
“USD’s athletic programs continue to thrive under Jon’s leadership,” Gestring said. “His knowledge of Division I athletics, forward-thinking vision for our teams and strength in fundraising have all been assets to our university. Our program is in great hands, and I am looking forward to seeing what Jon, his staff and our student-athletes achieve in the next five years.”
This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: South Dakota extends AD Jon Schemmel through 2030-31 academic year
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 21, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 21 drawing
01-36-43-56-58, Mega Ball: 07
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 21 drawing
01-04-40-47-58, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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