WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump didn’t back down from his criticism of four Democratic Congresswomen of color to get out of the U.S, “right now” if they don’t like what is going on in the country. His series of tweets and comments have been labeled by many as “racist.” South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Farm Service Agency begins payments for Dairy Margin Coverage
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Farm Service Agency has begun issuing payments for the Dairy Margin Coverage insurance program. South Dakota Dairy Producers Association President Marv Post says it’s encouraging they’re moving ahead with what was promised this spring. He says while the payments don’t make producers totally whole, they are coming at a good… Read more »
Airport Travel Center selected to receive Cenex Harvest States grant
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Airport Travel Center was one of 12 locations selected from a pool of 1,500 applications to receive a Cenex Harvest States grant. Ron Erickson, Owner and Manager of the Airport Travel Center, talked about the process. The Hometown Pride initiative rewards communities with a $5,000 grant, which in this case… Read more »
Highway Patrol looking for new recruits
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The new Superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol says it takes a special person to be a state trooper. Colonel Rick Miller says they are looking for new recruits. Miller says they have openings they are trying to fill. The Patrol is offering a $5,000 hiring incentive to any certified… Read more »
Committee on Industrial Hemp talks about visit with Kentucky
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Legislature’s Interim Committee on Industrial Hemp held its first meeting in Pierre last week. South Dakota Farm Bureau Lobbyist Mike Held says committee members reported on their discussions with the state of Kentucky about their hemp program. He says the main market for industrial hemp in Kentucky is… Read more »
City to spray for mosquitoes Wednesday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city wide spraying for Wednesday, July 17 between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. If for some reason we are unable to spray Wednesday night because of inclement weather, we will go Thursday, July 18 between the hours of 8:30 p.m.… Read more »
South Dakota finishes budget year with $19.4 million surplus
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that South Dakota closed the 2019 budget year on June 30 with a $19.4 million surplus. The state general fund budget ended with lower expenditures than budgeted, while ongoing revenue finished lower than projected levels. “In South Dakota, we don’t spend money we don’t have.… Read more »
PC Football Adds New Offensive Line Coach
ABERDEEN, S.D. (PCSaints.com) – Head football coach Steve Heimann is pleased to announce William Sonnemaker as the newest member of the PC football staff. Sonnemaker will take over as the offensive line coach for the Saints football program starting this fall. “We are very excited to have Coach Sonnemaker join our program as he brings a high level… Read more »
NSU Soccer Announces Assistant Coaching Hire
Aberdeen, S.D. (NSUWolves.com) – First year Northern State head coach, Ryszard Gorski announced today the addition of Rachael Norton as the Wolves first full-time assistant coach in program history. The newly added position came to fruition through the NCAA Division II Coaching Enhancement Grant. Norton joins the Northern State staff after a decorated playing career… Read more »
USS South Dakota sailors ride across the state
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Ten Navy sailors assigned to the USS SOUTH DAKOTA (SSN 790) submarine spent the night in Pierre Sunday night as part of the “USS SOUTH DAKOTA Ride Across South Dakota.” Commanding Officer Craig Litty says they arrived in the state Friday. Litty took command of the Virginia Class fast… Read more »