News Year: 2021

Neal Schnoor named the new President at Northern State University

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Northern State University’s next president will be returning to the Midwest. Neal Schnoor, who has been in Long Beach, Calif., since 2019 serving as chief of staff to the president at California State University, has been hired as the next leader of Northern State University. The South Dakota Board of Regents… Read more »

Neal Schnoor named the new President at Northern State University

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Northern State University’s next president will be returning to the Midwest. Neal Schnoor, who has been in Long Beach, Calif., since 2019 serving as chief of staff to the president at California State University, has been hired as the next leader of Northern State University. The South Dakota Board of Regents… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths through Monday

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,027. The state had 36 new cases and 38 recoveries, increasing active infections to 151. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths through Monday

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,027. The state had 36 new cases and 38 recoveries, increasing active infections to 151. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

Patrick Callahan named new sheriff of Hughes County

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR) — With a short motion from the Hughes County Commission, Patrick Callahan has dropped the vice from his title to officially become sheriff.  Callahan was sworn into the position by Circuit Judge Cristina Klinger. Callahan and now former Sheriff Darin Johnson essentially have switched job titles as Commissioners appointed Johnson as vice sheriff,… Read more »

Patrick Callahan named new sheriff of Hughes County

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR) — With a short motion from the Hughes County Commission, Patrick Callahan has dropped the vice from his title to officially become sheriff.  Callahan was sworn into the position by Circuit Judge Cristina Klinger. Callahan and now former Sheriff Darin Johnson essentially have switched job titles as Commissioners appointed Johnson as vice sheriff,… Read more »

SD Municipal League looking to set guidelines on medical marijuana

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Medical Marijuana Study Subcommittee of the South Dakota legislature met Monday in Pierre. South Dakota Municipal League Executive Director Yvonne Taylor told the legislators that cities would like the option to open their own medical marijuana dispensaries. Taylor says there are various stages of interest from cities. Taylor says cities don’t want… Read more »

SD Municipal League looking to set guidelines on medical marijuana

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Medical Marijuana Study Subcommittee of the South Dakota legislature met Monday in Pierre. South Dakota Municipal League Executive Director Yvonne Taylor told the legislators that cities would like the option to open their own medical marijuana dispensaries. Taylor says there are various stages of interest from cities. Taylor says cities don’t want… Read more »

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COVID-19 impact on health care in South Dakota

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The over year long Covid-19 pandemic has had many impacts including to health care. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they have to change how they treat patients. Ekeren says they have always had to adapt to the changing landscape. Ekeren says they also need to help their… Read more »

COVID-19 impact on health care in South Dakota

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YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The over year long Covid-19 pandemic has had many impacts including to health care. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they have to change how they treat patients. Ekeren says they have always had to adapt to the changing landscape. Ekeren says they also need to help their… Read more »

SD Department of Social Services looking for more foster parents

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services wants to find more foster families over the next few years. Department Secretary Laurie Gill says its part of their “Stronger Families Together” initiative. Gill says they want to find a lot more families willing to foster. Gill says they need families in all areas of… Read more »

SD Department of Social Services looking for more foster parents

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services wants to find more foster families over the next few years. Department Secretary Laurie Gill says its part of their “Stronger Families Together” initiative. Gill says they want to find a lot more families willing to foster. Gill says they need families in all areas of… Read more »

SD Legislative Committee to address mental health this week

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- An interim South Dakota legislative committee monitoring mental health resources for first responders will meet later this summer. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says they had several bills pass in this years session. Cwach says they will get updates and hear about progress of the programs. Cwach says their bills had good support… Read more »

SD Legislative Committee to address mental health this week

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- An interim South Dakota legislative committee monitoring mental health resources for first responders will meet later this summer. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says they had several bills pass in this years session. Cwach says they will get updates and hear about progress of the programs. Cwach says their bills had good support… Read more »

UFCW overwhelmingly ratifies negotiated contract with Smithfield in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Sioux Falls Chapter has ratified their contract with Smithfield Foods. Dayshift Union Representative Tina Gonzalez says all four units represented by their Union gave solid support for the contract. She says the negotiated contract includes better pay and benefits. Gonzalez says their new contract improves safety for the employees but more is needed. The UFCW represents nearly 3,000 frontline workers at Smithfield’s Pork Processing facility in Sioux Falls.

UFCW overwhelmingly ratifies negotiated contract with Smithfield in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Sioux Falls Chapter has ratified their contract with Smithfield Foods. Dayshift Union Representative Tina Gonzalez says all four units represented by their Union gave solid support for the contract. She says the negotiated contract includes better pay and benefits. Gonzalez says their new contract improves safety for the employees but more is needed. The UFCW represents nearly 3,000 frontline workers at Smithfield’s Pork Processing facility in Sioux Falls.

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths through Friday

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,027. The state had 19 new cases and 29 recoveries, increasing active infections to 154. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths through Friday

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,027. The state had 19 new cases and 29 recoveries, increasing active infections to 154. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

Congressman Dusty Johnson address Veterans issues last Friday in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson addressed delegates to the state VFW Convention Friday in Yankton. He says vets have some strong opinions. Johnson says Congress continues to work on and pass bills important for veterans. Johnson says native Americans have a strong sense of service. Senator John Thune also spoke to the convention.

Congressman Dusty Johnson address Veterans issues last Friday in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson addressed delegates to the state VFW Convention Friday in Yankton. He says vets have some strong opinions. Johnson says Congress continues to work on and pass bills important for veterans. Johnson says native Americans have a strong sense of service. Senator John Thune also spoke to the convention.