ALBINA, Suriname (Press Release) – Soldiers from the South Dakota Army National Guard traveled to the South American county of Suriname to provide medical and dental services to the local population of Albina, April 10-12. The mission was part of a medical/dental readiness education and training exercise to assist with ongoing efforts of improving systemic… Read more »

CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. (Press Release) — The South Dakota Hall of Fame announces the induction of ten honorees. This year’s honorees are Reuben Bareis, Rapid City, SD (Medical); Tony Bour, Sioux Falls, SD (Business); Dick Brown, Custer, SD (Philanthropic); John Calvin, Watertown, SD (Business); Helen Duhamel (1904 – 1991), Rapid City, SD (Business); Clyde Frederickson, Britton,… Read more »

FAULKTON, S.D. (Press Release) – A Mound City, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Sunday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash that happened west of Faulkton. A 2001 Cadillac Seville was westbound on U.S. Highway 212 when the vehicle crossed the center line and struck head-on an eastbound 2016 Chevrolet Traverse. Tilmer… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators will be studying the regulation and costs of implementing an industrial hemp program this summer. That was one of the interim committees approved this week by the legislatures Executive Board. Representative Lee Qualm of Platte will Chair the committee and says they will start by looking at what… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The free Spring Residential Cleanup starts Friday, April 26 and runs through Saturday, May 11. The cleanup is sponsored by the City of Aberdeen, Dependable Sanitation, Brown County Landfill and the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. Mike Scott, Landfill Manager, provides details of the event. Scott said that all loads must… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced that Johnson Farms of Frankfort in Spink County has been selected for the 2019 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award. The award recognizes private landowners who inspire others with their dedication to the land, water, and wildlife resources in their care. Brian Johnson says they practice… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Northern State University Jazz Ensembles will host its annual Spring Swing Dance on Friday, April 26.  The event has a new location this year, the Yelduz Shrine Temple, 802 S. Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. Grant Manhart, Professor of High Brass and… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – When Congress returns to Washington next week from their two-week break, the disaster funding bill will be waiting. The bill is hung up in the Senate over disagreements in how much and where federal dollars should be spent. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it is a slow, frustrating process. Johnson… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The May meeting of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Affairs Committee will feature speaker Dr. Margaret Huber, President of Presentation College. Dr. Huber will address projects and programs at the university. This event will take place on Thursday, May 2 at noon at the Best Western Ramkota. An… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Misperceptions about free speech policy and cultural sensitivities led to complaints and concerns about a “Hawaii Day” themed party at the Law School at the University of South Dakota. USD President Sheila Gestring says the Student Bar Association (SBA) asked for approval to hold the event. Gestring, appearing before the legislatures… Read more »