PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Voting by mail has become a hot button issue in some states. While he doesn’t see it happening anytime soon in South Dakota, Secretary of State Steve Barnett says he has had talks with other states on their systems. Barnett says many people still want to vote at the polling places.… Read more »

Protestors kneel while the police threaten to launch tear gas on Sunday, May 31, 2020 in Sioux Falls, S.D. ABIGAIL DOLLINS / ARGUS LEADER SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Trevor J. Mitchell and Cory Myers Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – The City of Sioux Falls issued a declaration of emergency and Governor Kristi Noem activated the National… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken was clearly pained by what he said were local youth participating in violence and looting at the Empire Mall following a peaceful march for George Floyd Sunday evening. TenHaken said that those individuals should be embarrassed by their behavior.   He says the city has… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A peaceful protest turned into a riot late last night in Sioux Falls. A large group had gathered in downtown Sioux Falls to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last Monday. The crowd then marched to the Empire Mall where rock throwing and other destruction began. Governor Kristi Noem… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Today is the final day to vote absentee in person. Ballots must by turned in 5 p.m. at the Brown County Courthouse. Mailed in absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m. tomorrow. The primary election takes place Tuesday, June 2. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While the Dacotah Prairie Museum is closed to the general public, there are still plenty of things to enjoy through the museum. From virtual tours online to kids packets to upcoming guided tours, there is a lot of activity taking place, according to Museum Director Patricia Kendall. She said that there… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Because of COVID-19 related safety measures, Vitalant had to cancel hundreds of blood drives since early March — resulting in more than 9,000 uncollected blood donations, just in South Dakota, North Dakota and western Minnesota. Blood drives are starting to be held again. Vitalant senior donor recruiter Abbie Arneson says… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to packing plant shutdowns across the country, many pork producers have been struggling to find places to harvest their animals, which is having a dramatic impact on South Dakota’s pork producers. SDSU Extension swine specialists and meat science faculty, staff and students from the Department of Animal Science, have… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) -Summer is the peak season for beef sales with an average of approximately 30% of yearly beef dollars captured between Memorial Day and Labor Day. To help kick off summer sales, May is celebrated nationally as Beef Month. South Dakota Beef Industry Council executive director Suzy Geppert says Beef Checkoff dollars… Read more »