MOBRIDGE, S.D. (DRG) – Up to baseball sized hail assaulted homes, buildings and crops overnight as a strong storm system, and in some areas two strong systems rumbled through north central South Dakota overnight. National Weather Service meteorologist Michael Connelly says things started about 7pm in the Mobridge area. (Photo Credit – Leigh Leesman)… Read more »
News Author: Kate Von Brook
SD Legislative Committee meets to discuss methamphetamine addiction
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A South Dakota legislative committee met in Pierre on Tuesday looking at the impacts and costs of methamphetamine addiction. The group is studying the adequacy and effectiveness of the state’s prevention, intervention and law enforcement efforts. At their mid-day break, Committee Chair, Senator Troy Heinert of Mission says there are multiple… Read more »
SD Farmer’s Union President reacts to trade issues with China
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — President of the South Dakota Farmer’s Union, Doug Sombke, reacting to China’s latest shot in the trade war, says: China has announced it will no longer purchase any U.S. farm products. Sombke doesn’t think Beijing is bluffing so there are even tougher times ahead for the agriculture economy. He says… Read more »
Construction will close an intersection Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8am on Wednesday, August 7th, 2019, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for construction work: 14th Avenue SE & South Lloyd Street Work is expected to last all day. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes. Please call the Public Works office at 605-626-7010 for… Read more »
Water to be off on South Congress & South Jackson Streets
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Water to be off: Beginning at approximately 8am on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, water will be off in the following areas to work on water lines: 400 & 500 blocks of South Congress & 400 & 500 blocks of South Jackson The public works department suggests that residents in the… Read more »
FEMA updating flood maps
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency is releasing updated flood maps for Clay and Union Counties. FEMA Spokesman Brian Hvinden says they want to hear from those effected by the new maps. Hvinden says homes, businesses and farms can move in or out of prospective flood plains. Hvinden says they will include… Read more »
New Executive Director for the SD Democratic Party
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Stacey Burnette is the new Executive Director of the South Dakota Democratic Party. She was formerly with the American Cancer Society and had previously worked for former Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin. Burnette says it’s a way to continue serving the public interest. Burnette says she approached Party Chair Paula Hawks. Burnette says… Read more »
Regents to meet this week – College affordability to be discussed
FT. PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents will be meeting this week in Ft Pierre, holding their annual strategic planning session. One of the agenda items is titled: “College Affordability in South Dakota; A Critical Analysis.” Regents President Kevin Schieffer says much of the affordability question is tied to their shrinking… Read more »
Ethanol plants in Aberdeen and Huron to be sold
WATERTOWN, SD (KXLG) – Advanced BioEnergy, LLC announced today that together with its subsidiary, ABE South Dakota LLC, it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Glacial Lakes Energy, based in Watertown. Under the agreement, the company will sell its Aberdeen and Huron, South Dakota ethanol plants to GLE for 47.5 million dollars, plus… Read more »
Algae blooms have appeared in Lake Kampeska
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Last week’s heavy rain in northeast South Dakota has pushed the levels of Lake Kampeska higher once again. Some areas received five-plus inches of rain, and that has made its way down the Big Sioux River. Upper Sioux Watershed District Program Coordinator Roger Foote gave the Watertown City Council an update… Read more »