PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- South Dakota lawmakers vote to subpoena the Department of Labor to hand over a document regarding the attempt of Governor Kristi Noem’s daughter to win a state appraisal license. They want to know if there was an agreement in place to give Kassidy Peters another chance at the license prior to a meeting… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
NSU bands to present ‘Local Colors’ on Sunday, Nov. 21
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University Bands will present a concert, “Local Colors,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. The event will include performances by the NSU Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Rolf Olson, and NSU Concert Band, conducted by Dr. Audrey Miller. Featured… Read more »
Northern State University to hold fall plant sale
ABERDEEN, S.D. – A fall plant sale will take place next week at the Northern State University greenhouse. A variety of succulents and spring-flowering bulbs (tulips, daffodils, etc.) will be available for sale in the greenhouse, located in Mewaldt-Jensen 144B. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, and 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Nov. 17. Cash or… Read more »
Northern Mental Health Week will take place Nov. 14-20 on NSU campus
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will host mental health awareness events aimed at reducing the stigma surrounding mental health challenges and improving campus mental wellness. NSU student Emily Meier received a grant through the Bush Foundation’s Change Network program, which led to the creation of Northern Mental Health Week, Nov. 14-20. Programming will… Read more »
Yankton City Commission discuss housing issues for the next few years
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission held a strategic planning session last month, laying out goals to pursue over the next few years. City Manager Amy Leon talked to the commission at their last meeting about one of those goals, moving toward standards for rental housing. Leon says it could take up a lot of… Read more »
Higher energy costs leading to increased utility rates
Rising energy costs are leading to rate increases from many electric and gas utilities. South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Gary Hanson says they have to look at utility costs and what the law allows in rate hike cases. Hanson says utilities are allowed to increase rates to cover most of their increasing fixed costs. Hanson… Read more »
Governor Noem announces Friday she will seek re-election
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem made it official she will seek re-election to Governor in 2022. Governor Noem heads into the campaign with over $10 million raised since her last election. Her campaign has more than $6.5 million cash on hand between all campaign accounts.
SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,281. The state had 521 new cases and 311 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,496. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
House Select Committee this week held their first meeting regarding impeachment
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House Select Committee on Impeachment held their organizational session at the end of this weeks South Dakota special session. Member, Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton, says they need to set rules of procedure. Stevens says they don’t feel like they have to push the process due to the legislative calendar. The committee… Read more »
Senator Thune believe US should react to what’s happening in China
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- US defense leaders are warning about the increasing capabilities and actions of the Chinese military. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the US has to react. China has been making provocative moves toward Taiwan. Thune says that could be a flashpoint. Thune says Taiwan is strategically and economically important to the US. The… Read more »