SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The ACLU of South Dakota is starting what they call the “Advocacy Academy,” a series of virtual training to help people become more involved in their communities. ACLU advocacy manager Jett Jonelis says they have four chapters to cover. Jonelis says they can help people who may not be sure how to… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A sharply worded letter was shared with South Dakota editors regarding the recently-introduced Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 (H.R.5609) from South Dakota Stockgrowers Association President Vaughn Meyer, policy introduced by South Dakota Republican representative Dusty Johnson. SDSGA Executive Director James Halverson laid out the issue some have taken with the proposal.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A memorial ceremony for former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar was held Tuesday in the Rotunda of the South Dakota State Capitol.  Farrar lied in state overnight in the Rotunda with a public viewing throughout the day.  Current governor Kristi Noem says brought a number of attributes to his role as governor. Noem… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Several parents spoke to the Yankton School Board at their meeting last night, asking them to roll back, or modify the mandatory face mask policy. Stacy Nickels said the board is overstepping its authority. Nickels said she had petitions with seven hundred signatures asking for the changes. Board member Franni Kieffer thanked the… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The mask mandate has ended in the Mitchell School District.  The mandate was in effect during the entire 2020-21 school year, was relaxed during the summer, and was re-adopted by the Mitchell School Board at the beginning of the current school year.  Mitchell Schools Superintendent Joe Graves recommended the mask requirement come to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday morning, the South Dakota House & Senate agreed to move forward with the impeachment inquiry of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch lists the names of the legislators who will serve on the panel looking into the process. Representative Fred Deutsch of Florence voted to go forward… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee this morning debated the legislative map approved by the Senate yesterday. Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre, Chair of the Senate Redistricting Committee, says the new map is called “Blackbird two point oh one A”. Representative Richard Vasgaard of Centerville said he opposes the map because of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers will attempt again today to find an agreement on a new legislative district map. The House and Senate were not able to agree yesterday on a plan both chambers could support. During debate, Senator Lee Schoenbeck of Watertown said members have to stop looking at their own districts. Schoenbeck says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Busy week in Pierre as South Dakota lawmakers will hold a  special session Tuesday to consider possible impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says the actual impeachment session is new to everyone. Peterson says once the select committee is approved, the session may recess for… Read more »