• Council OKs airport loan. That is, if the state ponies up its share. The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a $5 million interest-free loan to help fund the expansion of the airport to add more terminals and make room for more flights. The money will only be lent if the state kicks in at least a $5 million loan as well – a plan that's gotten the endorsement of Gov. Larry Rhoden but still needs legislative approval.
  • New fire station on the way. Councilors on Tuesday also approved moving some money around to fund the purchase of land for the planned Fire Station 13 in northwest Sioux Falls near Foundation Park. That fund transfer will also set aside money to buy land for a future southeast public safety building (either a fire station, police substation or some combination of the two.)
  • Rapid City voters shoot down TIF for Libertyland. Voters in Rapid City overwhelmingly rejected a $125 million tax break for a planned amusement park called "Libertyland." The Dakota Scout has the details.