PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,915. The state had 373 new cases and 144 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 766. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
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Mayor Travis Schaunaman statement following the city council meeting on Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On May 4, 2022, the local newspaper and a local radio station reported that an allegation has been made that I shared information from a city council meeting conducted in executive session. This allegation is unfounded. I would like to make three very clear points. 1. I DID NOT share any privileged… Read more »
City Council candidate Andy Schaunaman’s statement following Monday’s city council meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Candidate for the NE District, Andy Schaunaman released the following statement following the City Council meeting that took place on Monday: “Why is a sitting council member making false allegations against me? I’m under attack for saying I have conservative principles. False accusations were made against me at a recent council meeting and… Read more »
Schools preparing budgets including 6% raise in state aid
AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- School boards across the state are working on budgets for the next school year and adding in the six percent increase in state aid. Avon School District Superintendent Tom Culver says most of the increase will go to teachers and staff. Culver says the school board’s priority is taking care of their staff.… Read more »
Board of Regents looking to bring more students to their universities
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents has begun a new marketing campaign, called “Learning Drives Us Forward”. It’s designed to raise awareness of the six universities and drive enrollment upward. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they can see good results with a small change. Maher says they are open to all types… Read more »
Better Business Bureau warn of door to door sales scams
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- As the weather warms up, scams can and will move outdoors too. Jessie Schmidt with the South Dakota Better Business Bureau says they are hearing about door to door sales. Schmidt says be careful of hit and run repair types. Schmidt says homeowners will need to line up legitimate contractors quickly. You… Read more »
SD PUC finishes it oversight of Farmers Cooperative Elevator
AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has wrapped up its oversight and receivership of the Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Avon. PUC Chairman Chris Nelson says they got involved when the elevator lost its bond. Nelson says they helped with the sale of the elevator to Farmers Pride of Nebraska. Nelson says their priority… Read more »
Nancy Rasmussen to primary District 16 Senator Jim Bolin
HURLEY, S.D.(WNAX)- Former legislator Nancy Rasmussen of Hurley is running for the state Senate seat in District 16. She says her eight years in the House were productive. Rasmussen says she was involved in helping young people get involved in government. Rasmussen says she would again take an active role in education. Rasmussen will face… Read more »
South Dakotas will be able to vote on the legalization of marijuana
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Advocates for legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota have submitted thousands of petition signatures to the secretary of state, enough to place the initiative on the November ballot. South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws has scrambled in recent days to gather the nearly 17,000 petition signatures required to place a… Read more »
Andy Schaunaman, candidate for Aberdeen City Council, faces DUI charge
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen City Council candidate Andy Schaunaman has a pending charge of driving under the influence in connection to a traffic stop on March 12. Schaunaman, 37, is charged with misdemeanor first-offense driving under the influence, according to court documents. In the same case, he’s also charged with not obeying a traffic control… Read more »