PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board indicated this week that they are prepared to begin raising interest rates, possibly at their March meeting. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says the Fed has been talking about raising rates for some time. Adam says the central bank is reacting to inflation and other economic indicators.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill backed by Governor Kristi Noem that would greatly expand camping sites in Custer State Park has run into heavy opposition in the legislature. Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert of Mission says the expansion is an intrusion into a wildlife area. Heinert says it’s a bad plan all around. Heinert says the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce hosted the first of three cracker barrel sessions Saturday at Northern State University. Legislators from District 1, 2. 3. & 23 were represented. NSU President Neal Schnoor talked one of the bills the school is trying to get through this legislative session. District 3 Senator Al Novstrup talks… Read more »

MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite rising energy costs, many electric cooperatives are holding the line on rate increases to their customers. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric, based in Marion, says their power supplier, Basin Electric, has been able to quickly diversify the power production mix. Schardin says they haven’t had a substantial rate increase for several… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 17th annual Community Champions Awards will be held on Tuesday, February 8th from 11 am to 1 pm in the Kessler’s Champions Club, Barnett Center, Northern State University campus. The luncheon is hosted by the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee and sponsored by the Aberdeen Area Chamber… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews & WNAX)- Political leaders in Pierre had mixed reactions to republican Governor Kristi Noem’s Chief-of-Staff using a comparison of the issue of transgender athletes competing in girls or women’s sports to terrorism. Mark Miller made the comment during testimony before the House State Affairs Committee Wednesday on SB46. House democratic leader Jamie Smith… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she is introducing more bills into the legislative session. She says a set of bills will deal with vaccinations and exemptions. Noem says people need to have choices for their own protection. Noem says another bill will cut more fees and taxes. Her bill to mandate a… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- Dakota State University, based in Madison, has announced a major expansion in cyber research. DSU President Jose’ Marie-Griffiths says its part of a bold vision. Marie-Griffiths says the ninety million dollar plan includes expansions, construction and new employees in Madison and Sioux Falls. Marie-Griffiths says the Sioux Falls facility will be built on… Read more »