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City of Wagner & SD DOT reach agreement on work to be done on SD HWY 46

WAGNER, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Wagner and the state Department of Transportation have reached an agreement on upcoming changes to Highway 46 through the town. Project Engineer Mark Leiferman told the state Transportation Commission last week that they took the plan to the Wagner City Council. The proposal would change the current four lane highway… Read more »

City of Wagner & SD DOT reach agreement on work to be done on SD HWY 46

WAGNER, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Wagner and the state Department of Transportation have reached an agreement on upcoming changes to Highway 46 through the town. Project Engineer Mark Leiferman told the state Transportation Commission last week that they took the plan to the Wagner City Council. The proposal would change the current four lane highway… Read more »

Update on broadband expansion in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Hundreds of millions of state and federal dollars are being directed to broadband expansion across South Dakota. Mike Waldner, Coordinator of the SD Connect Broadband Development Program, says they have been working the dollars. Waldner told the interim Appropriations Committee of the legislature last week that they have a lot of grants in… Read more »

Update on broadband expansion in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Hundreds of millions of state and federal dollars are being directed to broadband expansion across South Dakota. Mike Waldner, Coordinator of the SD Connect Broadband Development Program, says they have been working the dollars. Waldner told the interim Appropriations Committee of the legislature last week that they have a lot of grants in… Read more »

Preview of this week’s South Dakota State Fair

HURON, S.D.(DRGNews)- The 2022 South Dakota State Fair officially begins Thursday and continues through Labor Day. Assistant Fair Manager Candi Briley says the action ramps up on Wednesday. Thursday is Value Added Ag Development Center Day. Briley says there’s no shortage of free entertainment during the five-day fair. Find a complete rundown of things happening… Read more »

Preview of this week’s South Dakota State Fair

HURON, S.D.(DRGNews)- The 2022 South Dakota State Fair officially begins Thursday and continues through Labor Day. Assistant Fair Manager Candi Briley says the action ramps up on Wednesday. Thursday is Value Added Ag Development Center Day. Briley says there’s no shortage of free entertainment during the five-day fair. Find a complete rundown of things happening… Read more »

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Heavy rains in southwest US could impact weather in the northern plains

OKLAHOMA CITY, O.K.(WNAX)- Heavy rain in the southwest part of the United States can draw moisture away from the northern plains. Doug Kluck, Climate Services Director for the National Weather Service Central Region, says that has been underway for the past several weeks. Kluck says long term weather patterns have been moving more precipitation into… Read more »

Heavy rains in southwest US could impact weather in the northern plains

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OKLAHOMA CITY, O.K.(WNAX)- Heavy rain in the southwest part of the United States can draw moisture away from the northern plains. Doug Kluck, Climate Services Director for the National Weather Service Central Region, says that has been underway for the past several weeks. Kluck says long term weather patterns have been moving more precipitation into… Read more »

Hospital preparing for upcoming flu season

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Moving into fall will also mark the beginning of flu season. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says flu cases were down over the past two years. Healy says there are ways people can avoid catching the flu. Healy says there should be enough flu vaccine available… Read more »

Hospital preparing for upcoming flu season

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Moving into fall will also mark the beginning of flu season. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says flu cases were down over the past two years. Healy says there are ways people can avoid catching the flu. Healy says there should be enough flu vaccine available… Read more »

Collegepalooza rescheduled for Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We have rescheduled the Collegepalooza event to Tuesday, August 30th from 4-6 pm at the Malchow Plaza. Setup for participants will start at 3:00 pm and teardown will begin at 6:00 pm. This free event welcomes back college students and showcases our community. Students can learn more about what Aberdeen has to… Read more »

Collegepalooza rescheduled for Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We have rescheduled the Collegepalooza event to Tuesday, August 30th from 4-6 pm at the Malchow Plaza. Setup for participants will start at 3:00 pm and teardown will begin at 6:00 pm. This free event welcomes back college students and showcases our community. Students can learn more about what Aberdeen has to… Read more »

Governor Noem pledges to keep elections free and fair

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem sent a letter to the South Dakota State Legislature, thanking them for their continued emphasis on free and fair elections in South Dakota.  In the letter, Governor Noem promised to continue working with legislators on election integrity in the upcoming legislative session. You can read the Governor’s… Read more »

Governor Noem pledges to keep elections free and fair

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem sent a letter to the South Dakota State Legislature, thanking them for their continued emphasis on free and fair elections in South Dakota.  In the letter, Governor Noem promised to continue working with legislators on election integrity in the upcoming legislative session. You can read the Governor’s… Read more »

Ribbon cutting Monday for new terminal at Watertown Airport

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown’s new airport terminal held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony today, August 26th, 2022. The new terminal quickly filled up with a large crowd. It was one of the highest attended ribbon cuttings the City has had. Congressman Dusty Johnson and Bryon Noem also appeared and spoke to the public. Plus, as you can… Read more »

Ribbon cutting Monday for new terminal at Watertown Airport

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown’s new airport terminal held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony today, August 26th, 2022. The new terminal quickly filled up with a large crowd. It was one of the highest attended ribbon cuttings the City has had. Congressman Dusty Johnson and Bryon Noem also appeared and spoke to the public. Plus, as you can… Read more »

Meridian Bridge in Yankton closed Monday morning due to noise

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton has closed the Meridian Bridge over the Missouri River. City Manager Amy Leon says the police department got some calls about noises from the bridge. Leon says the bridge normally makes some noise due to expansion and contraction.   City officials had a chance to inspect the bridge and… Read more »

Meridian Bridge in Yankton closed Monday morning due to noise

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton has closed the Meridian Bridge over the Missouri River. City Manager Amy Leon says the police department got some calls about noises from the bridge. Leon says the bridge normally makes some noise due to expansion and contraction.   City officials had a chance to inspect the bridge and… Read more »

Executive Board hear testimony involving investment funds

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While funds controlled by the South Dakota Investment Council fell about one percent in value in the first six months of the year, that still got high praise from the legislatures Executive Board. Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown says that outcome saved a lot of money. That benchmark fell about thirteen percent. Bartels… Read more »

Executive Board hear testimony involving investment funds

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While funds controlled by the South Dakota Investment Council fell about one percent in value in the first six months of the year, that still got high praise from the legislatures Executive Board. Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown says that outcome saved a lot of money. That benchmark fell about thirteen percent. Bartels… Read more »