SISSETON, S.D.(Press Release) – Three people died and another person was injured in a one-vehicle crash late Saturday night southwest of Sisseton. Names of the four people involved have not yet been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2012 Chevrolet Impala was southbound on Roberts County Road 28 when… Read more »
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Nataliya Rezek has arrived in Ukraine
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A registered nurse from Pierre has made it safely to her hometown in Ukraine. Nataliya (na-TAL-ya) Rezek (ree-zk) says some of the people in Chernivtsi (churn-a-vit-zee) she’d like to see, aren’t there. Rezek says damage to nuclear plants in Ukraine continues to be a very real fear, but she wasn’t going to let… Read more »
SD PUC Chairman anticipate rate increases on electricity
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As natural gas prices rise, so will the cost of electricity. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says power production costs will pass through to consumers. As power production from wind, solar and other sources cranks up, there will be a continued need for power lines. Nelson says there are several… Read more »
NSU Fall 2022 Noon Forums kick off Sept. 14
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University’s fall 2022 Noon Forums will begin Wednesday, Sept. 14, at noon in the Beulah Williams Library Round Room. The featured speaker will be Dr. Jon Schaff, NSU professor of government, who will present the topic, “Liberal Education and Democracy.” Schaff, director of Northern’s Center for Public History and… Read more »
Crops by rail easier this year compared to last year
KIMBALL, S.D.(WNAX)- As harvest looms, it appears moving crops by rail will be less challenging than last year. Todd Yeaton, manager of the Gavillon Elevator near Kimball, says much of the local harvest may not move very far. Yeaton says the railroads seem to be in a better position this year. Yeaton says one problem… Read more »
SDSU hires an associate vice president for external affairs
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota State University has hired Vernon Brown of Sioux Falls to be an associate vice president for external affairs. Brown says SDSU President Barry Dunn asked him to oversee the Connect Program in Sioux Falls. Brown says SDSU is much more than an ag university. Brown says many of the majors offered… Read more »
South Dakota Wheat Growers Association holding meetings this week
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The newly renamed South Dakota Wheat Growers Association is holding District meetings this week. Executive Director Caren Assman says they’ll be at Gettysburg, Mitchell and Winner. She says they’ll also watch a short video. Assman says new members and renewing members will get their names entered into a drawing for a prize worth… Read more »
Congress in session this week working on the upcoming federal budget
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Members of Congress are back in session for only a few days before adjourning for the election break. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says they don’t have time to get much done. Johnson says there has not been much work done on a federal budget. Johnson says he would like to see a… Read more »
Senator Rounds talks about being banned from traveling to Russia
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is among the latest Americans included in personal bans by the Russian government. He says he isn’t sure what brought that about. Rounds says he has been working on cyber security changes aimed at Russian hackers. Rounds says the bans on a number of Americans and allies are… Read more »
Vero Beach, FL man named in fatal crash east of Bowdle
BOWDLE, S.D.(Press Release) – A Vero Beach, FL man has been identified as the person who died last Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash east of Bowdle. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 1995 International 9400 straight truck was northbound on 330th Avenue when the driver failed to stop at the stop sign and attempted to… Read more »