WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Prairie Lakes CEO John Allen and Dr. Staci Lenssen, a General Partner at Brown Clinic, about a significant special announcement. Dr. Lenssen explains the announcement. CEO of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System John Allen talks more on the acquisition. KXLG News asked Allen if there would be changes in care. Dr. Lenssen talks about… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO & WNAX)- New daycare operations may be popping up across South Dakota thanks to a grant program. The Legislature approved the program in efforts to make daycare available to people wanting to enter the workforce. Department of Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff says the grants are being offered to new and expanding childcare… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Summit Carbon Solutions has violated farmers’ landowner rights. The company attempting to build a CO2 pipeline across the state is suing more than 80 South Dakota farmers who do not want the company and its pipeline on their land. South Dakota Farmers Union members addressed the importance of landowner rights decades ago… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Today is World Password Day, a day to address the critical need for solid passwords to prevent identity theft and other cybercrimes.  Patricia Cerniauskaite (cher-know-SKY-ta) with password manager company Nordpass says people tend to use simple and easily guessed passwords. She says old passwords should not be reused and adds that it’s a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced the latest ConnectSD broadband grants. These awards will make quality, high-speed internet available to underserved households in South Dakota. “ConnectSD is investing in South Dakota’s future by bringing high-speed broadband access to every South Dakota family,” said Governor… Read more »

REDFIELD, S.D.(Press Release)- One person died on Saturday in a one-vehicle crash north of Redfield, S.D. Names of the persons involved have not yet been released, pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2023 Toyota Camry was traveling south on US Highway 281 near mile marker 154 when the vehicle crossed… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission agreed to an amended resolution opposing the federal government’s thirty by thirty proposal. That’s a program aimed at placing thirty percent of the nation’s land and water in conservation programs by the year 2030. District 18 Representative Julie Auch of Lesterville led the support for adopting the resolution. Former… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Police Department is hosting a Run with the Police 5k on Saturday, May 13th.  Proceeds going to the Fraternal Order of Police lodge 4 in Aberdeen.   Aberdeen Police Investigator Justine Charles talks about the event as an opportunity for the citizens to relate with the police department. Charles talks about… Read more »

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- The Climate Prediction Center has issued an “El Nino” watch for the possible development of the climate driver this summer. Doug Kluck, Central Region Climate Service Director for the National Weather Service, says the El Nino would come after three years of a La Nina. An El Nino occurs when Pacific Ocean surface… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota school districts will be able to use student teachers in some expanded roles this fall after action by a legislative committee. Kathryn Blaha with the Department of Education asked the Rules Review Committee to approve rules allowing student teachers expanded duties. Education Department Secretary Joe Graves says it’s a move to… Read more »