SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Members of the South Dakota Farm Bureau are holding their 102nd annual convention in Sioux Falls this week. President Scott VanderWal says one of the key issues they’ll be talking about is industrial hemp. He says another critical conversation they will have is on livestock zoning in South Dakota and… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Road to be closed on Monday for construction work
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, the following road will be reduced to one lane for construction work: Eastbound Lane of First Ave. SW from S. First St. to South Main St. Work is expected to last through the end of day on Monday. Motorists are advised to… Read more »
Dell Rapids man sentenced to 20 years in prison for molesting girls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Dell Rapids man charged with molesting girls at sleepovers has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. In handing down the maximum sentence, Judge Susan Sabers told Torin Lodmell that he preyed upon the trust of children and their parents. Lodmell pleaded guilty to four attempted rape charges and… Read more »
Rounds among group that talks farm issues with President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KXLG) – Farmers hard hit by low commodity prices, the result of the ongoing trade war, could be bracing for bigger worries as tough harvest conditions continue to make for another difficult year. Senator Mike Rounds spent an hour with President Trump this week where he and others talked about the troubles in… Read more »
Lawmakers working on a bill that would legalize hemp
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Some South Dakota lawmakers said Wednesday that they’re working on a bill for the 2020 legislative session that would pave the way for hemp to be grown in the state, putting them on a likely collision course with Gov. Kristi Noem. Noem vetoed such legislation in March. Though the House… Read more »
Johnson says farmers would rather sell crops than receive payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. Ag Department will send out the second round of Market Facilitation Payments to producers by Thanksgiving. This one will be just under 8 billion dollars and this year the federal government will pay out about 14 and a half billion dollars. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the payments… Read more »
Thune says Democrats making confirmation process difficult
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator John Thune says while the Senate is moving ahead on confirming federal judicial appointees, Democrats are making the process difficult. In a speech on the Senate floor, Thune says they have put a large number of judges on the federal bench. Thune says despite that, Democrats have put… Read more »
Humane Society’s Paws & Claus Holiday Sale Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Humane Society’s Paws & Claus Holiday Sale is Saturday, Nov. 23. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Briscoe Building, 224 First Ave. S.E. (north of the Aberdeen Civic Arena). Elaine Schaible, Humane Society Manager, said there will be plenty of Christmas decorations available.… Read more »
Transgender issues may be back in front of legislature
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Transgender issues may again return to the 2020 South Dakota legislature. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says many schools are trying to get ahead of the issue. Owen says he doesn’t expect it to be based on bathroom issues this session. Owen says his and… Read more »
Legislator hoping new meth campaign will help
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A legislator who spent the summer on an interim committee studying the illegal drug situation is hoping South Dakota’s new “Meth, I’m On It” campaign will help. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton says they found a growing need for more meth treatment options. Kennedy says they are looking at possibly expanding… Read more »