SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Democratic Party is going through some tough financial times, closing offices in Sioux Falls and Rapid City and having their remaining staff work remotely. Democratic Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says it is a difficult transition time. Cwach says new party officials seem to be more focused… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Fall Campaign Kickoff for United Way Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Fall Campaign Kickoff for the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota is set for 10 a.m. Thursday at the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. This marks the 87th campaign, according to Aaron Schultz, Executive Director of the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota. He said that campaign goal has remained… Read more »
Farmers Union members visiting Washington this week
CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – 40 South Dakota Farmers Union members are making hill visits this week in Washington at the National Farmers Union Fly In. President Doug Sombke says they’re focusing primarily on low commodity prices and the trade war and bringing individual farmers concerns to lawmakers. He says they’ll also bring up the need… Read more »
Work scheduled for Gavins Point Dam
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – More work is scheduled in and around Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River over the next few years. Operations Manager Tom Curran says they got all three hydro power units back on line this summer. Curran says there is a major, multiyear project scheduled in the power house. Curran says… Read more »
Closing digital divide a topic of Senate subcommittee hearing
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The digital divide and how to close it was one of the topics of a Senate subcommittee hearing in Sioux Falls last week. Dakota State University President Jose (joe-say) Marie-Griffiths testified that gap is evident in rural areas of South Dakota. Marie-Griffiths says there are several components needed to bring… Read more »
Flags to be half-staff on Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – President Donald Trump has ordered flags nationwide to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, to recognize Patriot Day, a day to honor the individuals who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
Speral retiring from American Red Cross
FARGO, N.D. (Press Release) – The American Red Cross would like to announce the retirement of Lynn Speral, Chief Executive Officer for the Dakotas Region. Speral has been an integral part of local Red Cross operations since she joined the organization in 2012. Speral served as the Regional Chief Development Officer when she was hired… Read more »
California woman arrested after chase through Fort Pierre, Pierre
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Charges are pending against a 37-year-old woman from Oakland, CA, after a chase Monday that started about nine miles west of Fort Pierre. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, they received a traffic complaint about a vehicle going east on SD Highway 34. A trooper located the vehicle on… Read more »
Self-Regulation and Mindfulness topic of Wednesday’s Wolf Talk
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University is presenting Wolf Talks in conjunction with the 2019 NSU Larry and Julie Poeppel Family Common Read Lecture. The next Wolf Talk, “Self-Regulation and Mindfulness” with Megan Frewaldt, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Berggren Recital Hall. The… Read more »
Tornadoes spotted in Day County Monday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (KWAT) – There was a severe weather outbreak across northeast South Dakota last night, and it included a handful of reports of tornadoes. National Weather Service forecaster Ryan Leake talked recapped the evening. The farm that was damaged is located four miles north of Bristol. Leake says the ingredients were in place for… Read more »