The Jim and Deborah Burdick Family of Redfield are once again sponsoring the Flags for Veterans Project in recognition of Memorial Day to honor all deceased veterans in Redfield by placing a flag on each veteran grave.   The Burdick Family graciously donates all the flags and keeps records of the veterans’ graves.  We thank them… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Members of the Aberdeen Area Child Protection Team are hosting a fundraiser at the Plaza on Tuesday. Amy Rehder talks about what the mission of the team is. Kelsey Guthmiller talks about the fundraiser. Guthmiller lists the sponsors that’s helping out with the event. The fundraiser runs from 11:30AM-1:30PM at the Market at… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite gas prices over four fifty a gallon nationally, surveys continue to show people planning to travel in large numbers this summer. South Dakota Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says they update their marketing almost continually. Hagen says they are working with tourism operators to help them devise deals to attract travelers. Hagen… Read more »

DES MOINES, I.A.(WNAX)- MidAmerican Energy will ask the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission for a natural gas rate increase. MidAmerican spokesman Geoff Greenwood says its needed for continued investments and improvements in their distribution system Greenwood says the actual price of natural gas can change very rapidly. Greenwood says its been a while since they… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The latest sales tax report for the City of Yankton showed a decrease for the first time in many months. City Manager Amy Leon says she is keeping it in perspective. Leon says other taxes are still up year to date. Leon says they are starting to lay out the framework of next… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- As the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Rapid City flood draws closer, many survivors have begun reflecting on their own experiences a half-century later. Capturing those stories are local authors Seth Tupper and Johnny Sundby, who have released “Surviving the ’72 Flood,” a collection of eyewitness accounts and photos documenting one of… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre will be hosting the Horse Nations Indian Relay Racing’s 2022 Championship of Champions event in September. Horse Nations Indian Relay Council president Calvin Ghost Bear says the three days of racing will be held Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25, 2022. Teams from Canada… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The nationwide shortage of baby formula is also having an impact on families here at home. Pediatrician for Sanford Health Dr. Mike Nagley: Dr. Nagley talks about ways to combat the ongoing shortage of baby formula while keeping your child healthy. Parents can also talk to their pediatrician about other ways to… Read more »

SALEM, S.D.(WNAX)- The District 19 House race has five republican candidates competing for the two slots that will move from the primary to the general election ballot in November. Drew Peterson of Salem says he wants to keep a farmer in the legislature. Peterson says he has a number of issues in mind. Peterson says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators heard from Corrections Department Secretary Kellie Wasko on the condition of prisons and what is in a consultant’s report. Wasko told the Government Operations and Audit Committee that the report found many managers held multiple jobs. Wasko says the management structure was not effective or efficient. Wasko says they are… Read more »