PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota House and Senate Redistricting Committees held their first meeting earlier this week and got updates on Census numbers. Matt Frame, with the Legislative Research Council, outlined the variations they can use for each legislative district. Frame says districts could have fewer residents depending on how legislators draw them… Read more »

HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Another South Dakota school is requiring masks for students amid rising COVID-19 cases statewide. Huron High School Principal Mike Radke says students will be required to wear face coverings at school beginning Tuesday. Both the Mitchell and Yankton School districts have implemented mask mandates this week. South Dakota currently… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Legislature’s Executive Board gathered Tuesday at the State Capitol in Pierre.  The group heard from the Information Technology sub-committee.  Sub-committee chair, Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre says the Legislative Research Council’s I-T Department has a full plate. Duvall says L-R-C’s I-T Department has been very involved with the Redistricting Committee,… Read more »

WASHINTON, D.C.(KOTA)- D-3 “extreme” drought conditions stretch across much of South Dakota according to the US Drought Monitor, leading to more than just a few hot days. US Senator Mike Rounds, a South Dakota Republican, says the situation is already punishing producers, adding to other issues like livestock prices and bureaucracy. Rounds said a severe… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- During the month of September, all youth who sign up for a YAPA Membership will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 visa gift card.  YAPA Memberships are free to area youth ages 11-17. Parent/Guardian must be present to sign up. Once you’re a member, you’ll have access to the… Read more »

PHOENIX, A.Z.(WNAX)- A Federal Court Judge in Arizona this week vacated the Trump administration’s Clean Water regulation, the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. That’s the rule that replaced the Obama Era Waters of the U.S. rule. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal is disappointed by the ruling. He says the NWPR is a much more… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources along with 4 other Ag groups and East River Electric released a new study which shows agriculture contributes over $32 billion to the state’s economy. DANR Secretary Hunter Roberts says despite some challenges, agriculture continues to be South Dakota’s largest and most important industry.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Finding and paying teachers will continue to be a problem for South Dakota school districts. The Teacher Compensation Review Board met Tuesday as part of their process for formalizing their report to the legislature on teacher pay. Wade Pogany, Executive Director of the Association School Boards, told the group there still a lot… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Suicide is a preventable public health problem and Governor Kristi Noem wants anyone who is struggling to find the help and resources they need. That is why she has proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Month in South Dakota. “Talking about suicide isn’t always easy or comfortable, but it definitely is a… Read more »