ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Christmas Tree Lane will open on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the Dacotah Prairie Museum. The exhibit will feature 22 Christmas trees this year, according to Patricia Kendall, museum director. The trees traditionally feature themes for their decorations. This year’s theme is “The days we will remember.” Kendall said there will be… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Trevor J. Mitchell, Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – Upon reconsideration — and a removal of any penalty for violation — the Sioux Falls City Council voted 6-2 to approve an ordinance mandating masks inside businesses and city facilities. The motion to reconsider the vote occurred a week after Mayor Paul TenHaken… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – While there have been no negotiations since the election, South Dakota Senator John Thune says Republicans are ready to move on another round of economic stimulus. Thune says there is help for individuals facing other losses. Thune says Democrats are holding up progress on a stimulus plan. Republicans are talking about… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council was asked if it’s time to revisit the issue of a mask mandate, but support of that idea remains divided. The topic was raised at the very end of Monday’s meeting by Council woman Tiffany Langer in response to an email sent by the… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — SkyWest Airlines is the recommended choice of the Watertown City Council to continue providing commercial air service to the city. Airport Manager Todd Syhre says three bids were received for the service. They came from Skywest, Boutique Air, and Key Lime Airlines. Syhre says SkyWest’s bid is superior, offering non-stop service… Read more »

SALEM, S.D. (WNAX) – Representative Kent Peterson of Salem has been elected Majority Leader of the Republican caucus for the 2021 South Dakota legislative session. He says he has had interest in leadership for several years. There will be 62 Republicans members of the House in the session. There have been some internal disagreements among… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The drought conditions in South Dakota have reached “extreme” status once again, exasperated by dry conditions and high wind speeds. RCFD Public Information Officer Tessa Jaeger says Rapid City and the black hills experiences a “fire year” instead of a single season. Jaeger said high fire danger is nothing new… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Hopes for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic were raised again yesterday with news that the vaccine being developed by Moderna was 94 percent effective. Jerry Webber of Yankton and her husband are part of the Moderna vaccine trial. She says they will be in the test for many more months.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is hosting the Central Park Tree Lighting on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The Tree Lighting will occur at 6 p.m. In addition to the tree lighting there will be free hot chocolate, a photo booth and giveaway prizes. Central… Read more »