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Last update: 10 hours agoUranium Fight Escalates: South Dakota’s uranium drilling permit hearing near Craven Canyon in the southern Black Hills was paused after the Board of Minerals and Environment adjourned following a private legal session—just as opponents ramped up pressure. On Wednesday, project opponent Elizabeth Lone Eagle filed a federal lawsuit alleging due-process violations, with claims tied to concerns about petroglyphs, Lakota ceremonial impacts, and possible groundwater contamination. Energy Boom, New Tech: Big Stone City just launched a massive thermal energy storage project that stores excess wind heat in carbon blocks for later use at the nearby POET ethanol plant—positioning South Dakota as a testbed for next-gen storage. Local Governance & Power Lines: Xcel Energy shared preliminary routing options for the PowerOn Midwest transmission line, with a June 2 open house in Pipestone County. Elections & Turnout: A South Dakota primary story focused on whether new races will drive higher participation, with auditors juggling dozens of ballot styles. Storm Aftermath: Siouxland’s severe weather last weekend included reports of multiple tornadoes and damage, while one town’s tornado siren reportedly failed due to a communications glitch.
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