Humboldt NewsLocal news for Humboldt, SD continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Sioux Valley Energy testing meters- January 19, 2008 "Customers will receive a notice on their door if power is disconnected and no one is home. This testing and maintenance will help ensure meter accuracy" Sioux Valley Energy began testing customer's electric meters this month throughout parts of Minnehaha County - specifically the Lyons, south Lyons, Hartford, Humboldt and east Sioux Falls areas. via ArgusLeader.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/humboldt-sd/2008/01/sioux-valley-energy-testing-meters?fromrss=1 Unique voting method draws mixed reception- January 17, 2008 "A lot of elderly in the county don't feel comfortable driving at night and don't have a ride." The format of last Wednesday's special rural ambulance district election in Dell Rapids drew a wide range of opinions. via Baltic Beaconhttp://www.topix.net/city/humboldt-sd/2008/01/unique-voting-method-draws-mixed-reception?f... County, residents still seeking ambulance funding- January 16, 2008 "If the funding doesn't change, it's a good possibility we won't have daytime service in Dell Rapids in 2009." This year, the money will be there for daytime coverage for Minnehaha County's three rural ambulance services. via DellRapidsInfo.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/humboldt-sd/2008/01/county-residents-still-seeking-ambulance-fun... Pekas plans bid for re-election- January 16, 2008 "Not only does it give you perspective of what the issues are, but where the county's going in the future and where we've been in the past" John Pekas has announced he will seek a third term on the Minnehaha County Commission. via ArgusLeader.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/humboldt-sd/2008/01/pekas-plans-bid-for-re-election?fromrss=1 District elections may get overhaul- January 15, 2008 "People would have had the ability to write five names, and then we would have had to hand tally them" PIERRE - A local official is working for a change in special district election laws that would ensure she never again has to find place big enough to hold 8,000 voters at one time. via ArgusLeader.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/humboldt-sd/2008/01/district-elections-may-get-overhaul?fromrss=... Minnehaha County Holding Special Vote- January 13, 2008 "Trying to get a steadier source of funding, so that it just takes care of itself." Minnehaha County is hosting a special vote tonight. Voters will take up the Minnehaha County Rural Ambulance District, which will raise property taxes for individuals living within the district in exchange for ... via KSFY-TV Sioux Fallshttp://www.topix.net/city/humboldt-sd/2008/01/minnehaha-county-holding-special-vote?fromrs... |