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Why SD’s property rights fight matters for all Americans

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5 months ago

June 14, 2025

Why SD’s property rights fight matters for all Americans

At a time when federal overreach seems to creep further into the lives of everyday Americans, South Dakota has drawn a bold line in the sand: private property rights are not up for negotiation.

Summit Carbon Solutions attempted to use eminent domain to force carbon pipelines through private property across the state. In November 2024, through a 60/40 ballot initiative, the people pushed back, choosing to protect private property and rejecting the idea that the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission should have the authority to override the will of landowners and local control.

Shortly after, lawmakers followed with decisive action. South Dakota Representatives Karla Lems, R-16, and Mark Lapka, R-23, carried HB-1052, a bill that explicitly banned the use of eminent domain for carbon pipeline construction. As Lapka put it, the bill was an effort to restore “constitutional certainty and security of property ownership in South Dakota.” It passed, and with it, a national precedent was set that our most sacred rights would not be infringed, and they would hold steady in the protection of private property.

But the fight didn’t end there. The carbon capture and transfer controversy recently reignited, this time on the federal level.

On May 18, in Washington, D.C., language buried deep in H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” and within the Fiscal Year 2025 budget (CR 14), threatened to undo every inch of ground gained. In Section 41006 was a provision, hidden under the guise of speeding up infrastructure permitting reform, that would have stripped state and local authority over pipeline construction across the board, including those for carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and petroleum.

Worse still, it included a $10 million “expedited review” fee, giving corporations a fast-track lane for license permitting for construction projects, and a clause that would have overridden local and state law entirely, opening the door for land condemnation by the federal government. Essentially, if a federal license was granted, it would override any law on the books.

Thankfully, the effort didn’t go unnoticed. After several days of debate, thanks to the resolve first demonstrated in South Dakota and the vigilance of landowners, advocates, and principled leaders across the country, Section 41006 was completely removed before H.R. 1 passed the House on May 21. This cemented a win for property owners, local control, and states’ rights, and the bill will now be considered before the Senate.

I applaud Congress for its diligence in consideration and debate of this huge bill. Moreover, I thank those across the country who helped bring this issue to light before it was too late. We must continue to heavily monitor the legislative branch of our federal government and hold it accountable on every issue.

This issue will be back, perhaps under a different name or a different section, but with the same goal. South Dakota proved that when citizens and lawmakers stand together, liberty holds the line, but we cannot afford to fall asleep at the wheel.

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November Commemorations Remind South Dakota of an Unsettling Truth: Toxic Exposure Still Impacts Veterans and Military Families

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15 hours ago

November 24, 2025

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South Dakota State will host New Hampshire for First Round matchup

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1 day ago

November 24, 2025

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South Dakota State will host New Hampshire for First Round matchup

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – For the 14th consecutive season, SDSU is in the playoffs.

With a record of 8-4 they will host 8-4 New Hampshire.

A little over four weeks ago South Dakota State was undefeated.

On Saturday they snapped a 4 game losing streak.

The Jacks are happy to keep playing football.

Graham Goering, SDSU wide receiver said, “We’re just blessed for any opportunity we are given. I think having some losses, there’s really never a doubt there actually and I think just seeing our name on screen ignites a little fire for everyone on the team. So obviously just blessed and excited for new season.”

Head coach Dan Jackson said, “This team has been close and galvanized for a long time, but what I do think it does it breathes a little bit of new life in them and last four weeks have been pretty heavy for them because they have been giving us all they have while at the same time not getting results they wanted. For them to be able to take a deep breath and remember who they are, and remember we can win and win in big moments, I think we have a really confident team that feels amazing right now not only after that play but how they competed the entire game.”

SDSU hosts New Hampshire at noon at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

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2025 South Dakota state volleyball championship results, all-tournament teams

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2 days ago

November 23, 2025

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2025 South Dakota state volleyball championship results, all-tournament teams

RAPID CITY — The 2025 South Dakota state high school volleyball tournament came to a close on Saturday, Nov. 22, from the Summit Arena in Rapid City.

Below are the pairings for each match on Saturday in the three classes in action to put a bow on the high school volleyball season.

Seventh place

Sioux Falls Jefferson def. Mitchell, 25-22, 25-12, 25-10

Fifth place

Sioux Falls Lincoln def. Sioux Falls Washington, 20-25, 26-24, 25-22, 25-20

Third place

Brandon Valley def. Watertown, 25-15, 25-19, 25-21

Championship

Harrisburg def. Sioux Falls O’Gorman, 25-16, 25-16, 25-13

Seventh place

Rapid City Christian def. Wagner, 25-12, 25-16, 25-12

Fifth place

Clark/Willow Lake def. St. Thomas More, 27-25, 26-24, 12-25, 25-23

Third place

Sioux Falls Christian def. Hamlin, 25-19, 25-15, 25-18

Championship

Dakota Valley def. Dell Rapids, 26-24, 26-24, 24-26, 25-22

Seventh place

Herreid/Selby Area def. Harding County, 23-25, 23-25, 25-21, 25-13, 15-12

Fifth place

Gayville-Volin def. Parkston, 25-8, 26-24, 25-21

Third place

Northwestern def. Bennett County, 25-20, 25-19, 25-12

Championship

Chester def. Warner, 25-23, 25-16, 25-18

Class AA: Logan McGuire, Brandon Valley; Jersie Melcher, Brandon Valley; Josalyn Samuels, Harrisburg; Gabi Zachariasen, Harrisburg; Addie Siemsen, Mitchell; Sienna Sabers, Sioux Falls Jefferson; Julia Blom, Sioux Falls Lincoln; Mallory Schneider, Sioux Falls Lincoln; Londyn Smith, Sioux Falls O’Gorman; Lauren Venenga, Sioux Falls O’Gorman; Jade Jere, Sioux Falls Washington; Kynsee Russell, Watertown

Class A: Shelby Begeman, Clark/Willow Lake; Kelsey Hofer, Clark/Willow Lake; Samantha Kimball, Dakota Valley; Claire Munch, Dakota Valley; Madie Munch, Dakota Valley; Tenley Anderson, Dell Rapids; Madelynn Henry, Dell Rapids; Addison Neuendorf, Hamlin; Chloe Weber, Rapid City Christian; Leighton Scherr, St. Thomas More; Meredith Nelson, Sioux Falls Christian; Tavyn Sichmeller, Sioux Falls Christian

Class B: Peyson O’Neill, Bennett County; Reagan O’Neill, Bennett County; Lily Van Hal, Chester; Jacy Wolf, Chester; Paisley Dimmer, Gayville-Volin; Taylor Hoxeng, Gayville-Volin; Jordyn Rossow, Herreid/Selby Area; Ella Boekelheide, Northwestern; Ashley Haven, Northwestern; Keeara Oakley, Parkston; Jaycee Jung, Warner; Keira Steger, Warner

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