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Judge sends Smithfield conditional use permit back to city
Circuit Judge Ann Hoffman sides with nearby homeowners, cites "irregular authority" in Sioux Falls City Council's approval despite not complying with ordinances and strategic plan.
Fact brief: Did a campaign tell SD broadcasters to stop running an ad?
The request was over Amendment L, which would require that any proposed amendment to the South Dakota Constitution receive at least 60% of the vote to pass.
Jasper Council approves temporary help following resignation
The Jasper City Council during a special Sept. 24 meeting voted to pay former city clerk/treasurer Trinidad Garcia $21 an hour to help with the 2027 budget and levy following the resignation of Renae Jennings. The City Council also voted to accept the resignation of Jennings from…
Jasper City Council approves 15% preliminary levy increase
Jasper City Council members during a special Sept. 15 meeting approved a preliminary 2027 property tax levy of $305,321.61, which would be an increase of 15% over the 2026 levy. Prior to approving the preliminary levy, the City Council spent about an hour reviewing the proposed…
Meet Your Local Candidates : Jasper City Council
This week, the Pipestone County Star begins an informational series to introduce readers to candidates running for positions in local government and that will appear on local ballots. We begin the series with information about contested races for Jasper City Council. In next…
Meet Your Local Candidates : Jasper Mayor
This week, the Pipestone County Star begins an informational series to introduce readers to candidates running for positions in local government and that will appear on local ballots. We begin the series with information about contested races for mayor of Jasper. In next week’s…
Two of four Jasper city employees resign
Jasper City Clerk/Treasurer Renae Jennings and her husband, Kevin Jennings, who is the city’s assistant public works employee, are resigning from their positions. Renae said during the Jasper City Council’s Sept. 15 meeting that her last day would be Sept. 30. Kevin’s resignation…
South Dakota voter guide
Everything to know about registering and voting in statewide elections, and who and what are on the ballot.
More South Dakotans now vote early
It's part of a national trend that could have been impacted by a federal ruling on mail-in ballots. Voters in the state also do a better job of staying "active."