BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The Ag Appropriations bill that was passed by Congress and signed last month will provide full funding to American Indian students seeking higher education. “New Beginning for Tribal Students” authorizes the USDA to match state funding at land grant universities up to five hundred thousand dollars a year. South Dakota State… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Resources available to help farmers and ranchers deal with stress
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – Farmers and ranchers are facing increased stress with the multitude of challenges tied to disastrous weather, low commodity prices and even the trade war. SDSU Extension Mental Health Specialist Andrea Bjornstad says this is leading to more depression and suicide rates are higher among young rural males. She says there are… Read more »
Yankton School Board votes to hold election for property tax opt out
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton School Board has voted to hold a special election on Feb. 11 to let voters decide on a property tax opt out. The board voted to approve the issue at a special meeting Thursday. Board President Kathy Greeneway says they have learned from the failed opt outs seven years ago.… Read more »
Officials cracking down on underage vaping
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Federal health officials will begin cracking down on most flavored e-cigarettes and products that are popular with underage vapers. The Food and Drug Administration will ban the sale of fruit, candy, mint and dessert flavors from small cartridge based vaping products. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they appreciate the help.… Read more »
New safety measures begin Jan. 13 at State Capitol
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – New safety measures at the South Dakota State Capitol Building in Pierre will begin Jan. 13– the day before the start of this year’s Legislative Session. Department of Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Craig Price says the new safety measures– including a security screening process– are proactive steps to protecting the… Read more »
Ag Secretary says biggest challenge will be funding programs
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The 2020 South Dakota legislative session starts Jan. 14. South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Kim Vanneman says beyond the discussion about legalizing hemp production, she doesn’t see any other big legislative hot buttons for agriculture this year. She says the biggest challenge will just be funding programs. Farm groups fought hard… Read more »
Suspect in Aberdeen shooting facing first-degree murder charge
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) – Authorities say a man arrested in another man’s fatal shooting near Aberdeen last week is due in court. The suspect is expected in court Monday to face a charge of first-degree murder. The suspect was arrested Friday night. Authorities have not released the name of the suspect or the victim. The… Read more »
Watertown tow truck driver killed in Saturday crash
WATERTOWN, S.D. (AP) – A tow truck driver was killed when he was struck by a car as he was trying to remove a vehicle from the ditch. Watertown police say the crash happened around 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Forty-seven-year-old Dale Jones of Watertown was killed when police say a Chevrolet Impala driven by a 76-year-old… Read more »
One killed in fatal crash west of Flandreau
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died in a fatal crash Saturday morning on Interstate 29 west of Flandreau. Names of those involved are not yet being released pending notification of family. A 2005 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 pickup, pulling a trailer with a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) on it, was northbound on… Read more »
Board of Water and Natural Resources approves money for projects
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that the state Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved more than $21.9 million for water, wastewater, watershed, recycling, and solid waste projects. The board met today over the Digital Dakota Network. “These grant and loan awards are incredibly beneficial to communities across the… Read more »