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 »
News Year: 2019
Johnson to visit Aberdeen Thursday
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will speak with students at Aberdeen Central High School, tour Agtegra and will also receive a tour of Northern State University on Thursday, April 25. Johnson will meet with Aberdeen Central High School students from 9:30 to 11 a.m. He will then tour the Agtegra… Read more »
Drive 4 Ur Community Event to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Pierson Ford-Lincoln is hosting a Drive 4 Ur Community Event on Thursday, April 25 to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area. People can stop at Pierson’s from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or the Boys & Girls Club, 1121 First Ave. SE from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.… Read more »
Water to be off in part of Aberdeen Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019, water will be off in the below area to install a new water line: From 25th Avenue NE to 29th Avenue NE The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and… Read more »
Second businessman on trial in investing scheme
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A second South Dakota businessman accused of defrauding investors in a scheme to build an $11 million fish farm is on trial in federal court. Timothy Burns is charged with wire fraud and aiding and abetting for his alleged role in soliciting investors for Global Aquaponics in Brookings. Businessman Tobias… Read more »
Special education among topics of summer study
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature set up interim topics and committees for summer studies. One mandated study will be on special education. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says it is a continuation. Bolin says they are looking for wide representation. Another study will look at offenses related to… Read more »
King named director of campaigns for ACLU in three states
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Sabrina King has been named director of campaigns for the ACLU of South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming. In this new role, King will be responsible for developing and implementing effective, non-partisan issue campaign strategies to defend and strengthen civil liberties and civil rights throughout South Dakota, North Dakota… Read more »
Seventh Annual Aspiring Hoops Basketball Game Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Seventh Annual Aspiring Hoops Basketball Game takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Barnett Center. Alison Kuch, (cook) a student in the Northern State Adaptive PE Class, talked about the event. There is no admission, but a free will donation will be accepted. In addition to the… Read more »
Some soybean farmers might not get into fields when they want to
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — There’s an even chance that soybeans farmers won’t be getting into the fields when they’d like to in South Dakota. Jerry Schmidt, President of the South Dakota Soybean Growers Association, talked about the issue. But he tells Kelo Radio’s It’s Your Business Show that farmers still have a couple of months… Read more »
Johnson witnesses drug activity along the border
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson spent several days last week along the U.S. – Mexican border in Arizona. He says there aren’t any quick fixes to the surge of immigrants appearing at the border. Johnson says he heard and saw evidence of the drug trade going on along the border. Johnson… Read more »