09/04/2026
We may make jokes about it, but we do want to take a second to stop and explain where Brett Hanson was for the last few days and what it means for Tri State and the Sisseton, SD area because it’s so much more than a snap could detail!
Brett was recently named the Chairman of the BLD Connection. Members vary from people like Brett, Troy and Dan who own single lumberyards to large scale building and home material dealers. The association acts as a single body when it comes to lobbying Washington DC on policies affecting federal housing development, trade, interest rates, and many other topics.
This past week Brett and his youngest son Bryson went out to Minneapolis for his first BLD conference as Chairman. While there was a lot of learning, there was also time spent getting to know the members just as he has gotten to know each and every one of us at home! Brett is required to attend certain functions hosted by the BLD such as dinners, round tables, and even Minnesota Twins games. (No one said there weren’t perks!) While it may look like fun and games it is an important opportunity to meet Members and hear issues impacting their business. Brett was particularly excited to take Bryson, who is in his senior year at Sisseton High School, to understand how one small business owner from rural South Dakota can impact the national stage. We understand that it isn’t always the most convenient thing to have Brett be gone for these trips, but we also understand that his attendance at these functions brings national attention to our area and our unique and beautiful community. We are proud to have Brett and Bryson represent Tri State on the national stage and welcome our friends and family to stop in and congratulate Brett on his new position and ask he or Bryson what BLD is looking at for the next Legislative session and for its members moving forward.