ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s April Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Northern Valley Communications retail store, 3211 7th Ave SE, Suite 102. Due to Holy Week, this will be one week earlier than usual. Food will be catered… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The Veteran Administration has proposed making changes to their healthcare facilities in South Dakota, downsizing and possibly closing some of them. Senator Mike Rounds says he opposes those suggestions. Rounds says the result would be poorer service in fewer areas. Rounds says the VA is not following the law passed by Congress in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Thursday, March 31, 2022, will be the 39th year of Northern State University sponsoring the Northern South Dakota Science and Mathematics Fair. The day starts out with approximately 50 judges from surrounding areas judging projects and interviewing students. Projects will be judged in the morning and will be open for public… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- School officials are warning of possible changes coming to the free lunch program. Because of the pandemic, the federal government has been covering the cost of school meals for the past two years. Yankton School District Business Manager Jason Bietz says that may end. Bietz says it would add costs for many families.… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- President Biden issued a warning this week that evolving intelligence indicates potential expanded cyberattacks against critical US infrastructure. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam was in Washington a week ago and says banks are very aware of those potential threats. Adam says banks and other businesses have to enhance their security. Adam… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX)- This June will mark the 50th anniversary of the deadly Rapid City flood. Two hundred thirty-eight people died and hundreds of millions of dollars in damage was done from the flash flooding along Rapid Creek. Don Barnett was Mayor at the time and has written a book, “Thorns & Roses” about the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University’s Lincoln Hall Project has received full legislative approval, with the South Dakota House passing Senate Bill 44 on March 3. The bill and project will replace Lincoln and Briscoe halls with a state-of-the art facility housing the Northern School of Business and an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. New… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Lee Park Golf Course will be open for play at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2022. for walking only. Carts will be allowed at a later date. Information on fees, activities and tournaments is available at  www.aberdeen.sd.us/leepark. Come out and enjoy the fun! For more information, please call the Lee… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- A Brookings educator is presented with a $25,000 Milken Award. Camelot Intermediate School 5th grade teacher Camrin Vaux was surprised with the award at an all-school assembly this morning. Vaux was clearly a bit stunned by the award. It was presented by Greg Gallagher of the Milken Foundation. South Dakota Department of Education… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Dakota Broadcasting)- Now that the legislative session is over House Minority Leader Jamie Smith has shifted his focus to running for Governor.  Smith is a Democrat, representing District 15 which is part of Sioux Falls.  He has served as House Minority Leader since 2019.  He is a realtor by profession and once served as… Read more »