ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A “Holiday Celebration for Youth” is scheduled to be held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena on Monday, December 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Youths of all ages are welcome to participate in fun holiday activities.   The event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department with special assistance from… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Senator Mike Rounds is critical of comments former President Trump made about terminating the Constitution and declaring him the winner of the 2020 election. Rounds says the Constitution has and will endure. Rounds says he believes the former President has already disqualified himself from running again. The states other Congressional members, Senator John… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota State Retirement System Board got an update on their investment status at their meeting last week. State Investment Officer Matt Clark said they are now seeing a modest increase in the current fiscal year. Clark says the first six months of the year showed them with a slight loss. Clark… Read more »

SPRINGFIELD, S.D.(WNAX)- The Missouri Sedimentation Action Coalition has named Scott Kostal of Springfield as their Executive Director. He takes over for Sandy Stockholm, who will stay as communications director. Kostal says he has had a life long interest in the Missouri River. Kostal says he wants to build on the experience of the coalition. Kostal… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Voters in Clay County approved a thirty nine million dollar bond issue last month for construction of a joint law enforcement – jail facility. It would replace the near century old jail in the county courthouse. Sheriff Andy Howe says they have a committee working on plans. Howe says they want to move… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- About two hundred million dollars in housing grants and loans has been stuck in Pierre over a difference of opinion. The legislature authorized the Housing Authority to spend the money, but their authority only covers low income housing. Governor Kristi Noem wanted her office of Economic Development to handle the money. Dave Owen,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- It’s already been a busy season for respiratory viruses in the US and Avera Medical Group Pierre Physician Assistant Jenna Schiefelbein (shuffle-bine) says early indicators don’t show it slowing down before the end of the year. Schiefelbein recommends getting a flu shot to lessen the severity of the symptoms, should you contract the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Mangrove Montessori School are doing a fundraiser this Thursday to help raise funds for their school. Jillian Schaunaman tells us what the school is all about. Schaunaman tells us where the fundraising event will take place. Besides the fundraiser, Schaunaman discuss the silent auction that is taking place throughout the month of… Read more »

DAKOTA DUNES, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota State Republican party Chairman Dan Lederman of Dakota Dunes won’t run for another term. Lederman says the party hit most of the goals he set. Lederman says the republican party has also had statewide success. He says despite their dominance, the party still has room to grow. Lederman says politics… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Majority republicans in the South Dakota House are working to be organized before the 2023 session starts. Incoming Speaker-pro-tem, Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton, says House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre has been working on details. Stevens says he and Speaker Hugh Bartels of Watertown will be the traffic cops when the… Read more »