WINNER, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem has announced proposed legislation to restrict foreigners from buying farmland in the state. The plan would create a new board, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States – South Dakota, which will investigate proposed purchases of ag land by foreign interests. One of the prime sponsors will be… Read more »

LESTERVILLE, S.D.(WNAX)- Most incoming South Dakota legislators experienced the Governors budget speech then several days of orientation last week and got their committee assignments. District 18 Representative-elect Julie Auch of Lesterville says she got one of the committees she requested. Auch says they got some homework assignments during orientation. Auch, a republican, says she hasn’t… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- This fall was the first season that alcohol sales were allowed at sporting events on South Dakota university campuses. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says most schools added them to their events. Maher says they have had positive reports. Maher says the universities reported increased attendance. The Board of Regents approved the alcohol… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- When Governor Kristi Noem delivered her budget address, it was a high-level overview of her spending priorities for the next eighteen months. Legislators are now digging through the details. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, says a plan to help private companies with family leave programs is something new.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a pre-legislative luncheon on Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The luncheon will be held in the Kessler’s Champions Club room inside the Barnett Center on the NSU campus. Cost is $40 for Chamber members and $50 for… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A winter storm is causing event cancellations, weather advisories and road closures again Wednesday across South Dakota. Governor Kristi Noem is asking people to stay home and continue to be patient. She says her team is monitoring conditions and will open and close roads accordingly. While many state government executive branch offices were… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune took part in a hearing of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband entitled, “Ensuring Solutions to Meet America’s Broadband Needs.” During the hearing, Thune talked about his nationwide broadband oversight effort that will hold agencies accountable. Thune says the funds are too widely spread out. Thune says… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- President Biden signed the “Respect for Marriage Act” in a Whitehouse ceremony Tuesday. The Respect for Marriage Act overturns the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibited the federal government from recognizing marriages that were not between a man and a woman. It also requires states to recognize any valid marriage performed in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Aberdeen​​​​​​​​​-area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten! Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse by packing shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items.… Read more »