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2025 South Dakota PUC News
Jan. 14, 2025 - Hanson elected chairman of South Dakota Public Utilities Commission; Fiegen takes oath for new term
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioners selected Commissioner Gary Hanson to serve as the PUC’s chairman and Commissioner Chris Nelson was elected as vice chairman at the PUC’s regular meeting today, Jan. 14, 2025...(read more)
Feb. 28, 2025 - PUC approves construction permit with conditions for South Deuel Wind Project
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission voted today, Feb. 28, 2025, to grant a construction permit, with conditions, for the South Deuel Wind project, a wind energy conversion facility to span approximately 29,258 acres in Deuel County...(read more)
April 3, 2025 - PUC advises to Call Before You Dig
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission recognizes April as National Safe Digging Month and encourages South Dakotans to call 811 before any excavation or other digging project. Doing so safeguards underground utilities, preserves vital services and protects against harm that may result from hitting buried facilities...
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June 30, 2025 - PUC commissioners appoint Mohr as executive director
South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioners Gary Hanson, Chris Nelson and Kristie Fiegen have appointed Leah Mohr as the agency’s executive director...(read more)
Oct. 29, 2025 - PUC recommends grain producers, buyers and warehouses brush up on state laws and rules this harvest season
With harvest season in full swing, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission urges grain producers, buyers and warehouses to review state laws and rules regarding the purchase and storage of grain...(read more)
Oct. 30, 2025 - PUC schedules leadership elections Nov. 6
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will elect new leadership at their regular meeting on Nov. 6, 2025, at the request of Chairman Gary Hanson...(read more)
Nov. 4, 2025 - PUC reminds South Dakotans to follow natural gas safety best practices this winter
With winter right around the corner, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is highlighting the importance of following natural gas safety recommendations, including keeping natural gas meters and vents clear of snow and ice, all season long...
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Nov. 7, 2025 - South Dakota PUC elects new leadership
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission selected new leadership at their regular meeting on Nov. 6, 2025, in Pierre, South Dakota...(read more)
