WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress: “The past year has challenged Americans as our country continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic and recover from the economic crisis it caused. I believe our brightest days lie ahead – but… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As the weather warms and the pandemic fades, South Dakota could see lots of visitors this summer. State Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says despite Covid-19, last year was still pretty good. Hagen says they are getting indications of greatly increased interest in the state. Hagen says they are also hearing from businesses… Read more »

MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- Demand for new service along with a slow down in construction materials is creating some issues for rural electric cooperatives. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric based in Marion, says they are getting lots of requests for new and expanded services. Schardin says the demand will lead to building some new substations and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislators on the interim Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature debated the future of the six state universities at the meeting last week. That came during discussion of the “SB55 Task Force” that is studying the Regents and the administration of the schools. Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux Falls questioned the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation will be posting signs on twenty-one bridges on and near interstates due to a federal requirement on emergency vehicle weight limits. David Coley, a D.O.T. bridge management engineer, says the rules allow some of those vehicles to exceed current limits at times. Coley says large emergency vehicles… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has scheduled Summer Registration Kickoff Day for summer activities for Tuesday, May 4, beginning at 7:00 a.m. There are 3 ways to register: Online at https://webtracaberdeensd.us By phone with a debit or credit card: 626-7015 from 7am – 5pm Walk-in at The ARCC, 225 3rd… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over the constitutionality of “Amendment A” that legalized recreational marijuana and was approved by voters last November. Brendan Johnson, lawyer for the supporters, pointed to the foundation of the state and the writing of the state constitution as the backing for their amendment. Johnson says… Read more »