News Author: Dave Vilhauer

Iowa State Fair called off

DES MOINES, IA. (KELO.com) — There will be no Iowa State Fair this year because of COVID-19 concerns. It was an overwhelming vote Wednesday by the Iowa State Fair Board, carried ‘Live’ on Youtube. The vote was 11-to-2.The 2020 Iowa State Fair is postponed. This is the first time the Iowa State Fair has been canceled… Read more »

Iowa State Fair called off

DES MOINES, IA. (KELO.com) — There will be no Iowa State Fair this year because of COVID-19 concerns. It was an overwhelming vote Wednesday by the Iowa State Fair Board, carried ‘Live’ on Youtube. The vote was 11-to-2.The 2020 Iowa State Fair is postponed. This is the first time the Iowa State Fair has been canceled… Read more »

Thune says President will have to decide how to respond to protests and riots

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – In the wake of protests and riots following the death of George Floyd, President Trump has not made a formal response as many have suggested he should. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the President will have to decide how to respond. Thune says the President has been making statements. Thune… Read more »

Thune says President will have to decide how to respond to protests and riots

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – In the wake of protests and riots following the death of George Floyd, President Trump has not made a formal response as many have suggested he should. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the President will have to decide how to respond. Thune says the President has been making statements. Thune… Read more »

Yankton City Commission supporting ‘Cities are Essential’ campaign

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton City Commission has approved a resolution in support of the “Cities are Essential” campaign launched by the National League of Cities. Mayor Nathan Johnson says the aim is to get Congress to direct coronavirus relief funding directly to smaller cities. Johnson says local governments have a big economic footprint.… Read more »

Yankton City Commission supporting ‘Cities are Essential’ campaign

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton City Commission has approved a resolution in support of the “Cities are Essential” campaign launched by the National League of Cities. Mayor Nathan Johnson says the aim is to get Congress to direct coronavirus relief funding directly to smaller cities. Johnson says local governments have a big economic footprint.… Read more »

Universities dealing with different academic requirements in new schedule

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Universities in South Dakota will start classes on Aug. 19 and wrap up by Thanksgiving to limit possible exposure to the coronavirus. At the University of South Dakota, some programs, like the law school and the school of medicine, have different academic requirements. USD President Sheila Gestring says they are making their… Read more »

Universities dealing with different academic requirements in new schedule

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Universities in South Dakota will start classes on Aug. 19 and wrap up by Thanksgiving to limit possible exposure to the coronavirus. At the University of South Dakota, some programs, like the law school and the school of medicine, have different academic requirements. USD President Sheila Gestring says they are making their… Read more »

Women’s suffrage exhibit on display at Aberdeen Regional Airport

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There is a new look to the lobby of the Aberdeen Regional Airport. It is a Women’s Suffrage display courtesy of the Dacotah Prairie Museum. Lora Schaunaman, Curator of Exhibits at the museum, said the display has been up for about two weeks. Schaunaman said this region of the country played… Read more »

Women’s suffrage exhibit on display at Aberdeen Regional Airport

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There is a new look to the lobby of the Aberdeen Regional Airport. It is a Women’s Suffrage display courtesy of the Dacotah Prairie Museum. Lora Schaunaman, Curator of Exhibits at the museum, said the display has been up for about two weeks. Schaunaman said this region of the country played… Read more »

April sales tax revenue up in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The City of Pierre’s emergency COVID-19 ordinance has expired and won’t immediately be replaced. Mayor Steve Harding says the local business community and residents have shown a lot of personal and social responsibility in response to the pandemic. Despite the limitations in service or closure of some businesses, Harding says… Read more »

April sales tax revenue up in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The City of Pierre’s emergency COVID-19 ordinance has expired and won’t immediately be replaced. Mayor Steve Harding says the local business community and residents have shown a lot of personal and social responsibility in response to the pandemic. Despite the limitations in service or closure of some businesses, Harding says… Read more »

Increased SNAP benefits to continue

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will continue for some South Dakota families to help address food costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Services (DSS) announced. SNAP benefits were increased in April and May for recipient households that were not receiving the maximum allotment, as allowed… Read more »

Increased SNAP benefits to continue

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will continue for some South Dakota families to help address food costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Services (DSS) announced. SNAP benefits were increased in April and May for recipient households that were not receiving the maximum allotment, as allowed… Read more »

Camper latest Pierre bridge victim

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A camper has what looks like minor damage to its front air fan unit after scraping underneath the train bridge along a major route of travel in Pierre Wednesday morning. A pickup with California license plates was pulling the camper and a boat northbound when when the incident happened. This… Read more »

Camper latest Pierre bridge victim

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A camper has what looks like minor damage to its front air fan unit after scraping underneath the train bridge along a major route of travel in Pierre Wednesday morning. A pickup with California license plates was pulling the camper and a boat northbound when when the incident happened. This… Read more »

City to spray for mosquitoes Thursday night

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, June 11 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.  The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure… Read more »

City to spray for mosquitoes Thursday night

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, June 11 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.  The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure… Read more »

Council discusses amendment to outdoor dining ordinance

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – More downtown businesses and businesses throughout Aberdeen could have an opportunity to add outdoor seating with the passage of a revised city ordinance. The Aberdeen City Council passed the first reading of an amended ordinance for outdoor seating that would now include those businesses with an on-sale alcohol… Read more »

Council discusses amendment to outdoor dining ordinance

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – More downtown businesses and businesses throughout Aberdeen could have an opportunity to add outdoor seating with the passage of a revised city ordinance. The Aberdeen City Council passed the first reading of an amended ordinance for outdoor seating that would now include those businesses with an on-sale alcohol… Read more »