WATERTOWN, S.D. (AlphaMedia) — Ried Holien won Watertown’s mayoral race Tuesday, and it was not close. The former State Senator and current councilman defeated incumbent Mayor Sarah Caron. Holien finished with 3,010 votes. Caron got 1,237. Holien said the margin of victory was “surprising,” but said it was “an affirmation from the voters of Watertown.”… Read more »
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Yankton City Commission approve ordinance regarding medical marijuana
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission Monday night unanimously approved an ordinance setting up the framework for selling medical marijuana. City Manager Amy Leon says there hasn’t been any public comment on the process. Leon says the ordinance may have to be amended as state rules are released. City Attorney Ross Den Herder helped write… Read more »
Joint Committee on Appropriations met at USD in Vermillion Monday
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the Joint Committee on Appropriations on their east river tour this week made a stop at USD in Vermillion Monday to talk about diversity. A number of students that work with the Center for Diversity and Community on campus told the legislators how important that center was to them and other… Read more »
Joint Committee on Appropriation visits Human Service Center in Yankton
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota legislatures Joint Committee on Appropriations are touring east river state facilities this week. After a stop at the Human Services Center in Yankton on Monday, Representative Chris Karr of Sioux Falls says they got a lot of information. Karr says they heard about the staffing issues HSC… Read more »
Road Closed – 9th Avenue & N. Main St
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7:30 AM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for road work: 9th Avenue from N. 1st St. to N. Lincoln St. … Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths through Monday, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,026. The state had 25 new cases and 50 recoveries, increasing active infections to 186. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Congressman Johnson reflects on polls claiming former President Trump won the 2020 elections
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A recent poll (by Reuters/IPSOS) found that 53% of republicans still believe Donald Trump won the 2020 election and blame his loss to Joe Biden on illegal voting. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he thinks it shows people are concerned with the way elections are run. The former President has continued to… Read more »
Marijuana subcommittees to meet next week in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –Two subcommittees of the Marijuana Interim Study Committee will hold their first meetings June 21 and June 22, 2021, via electronic conference and in Room 362 of the State Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota, to allow for both remote and in-person participation. The Medical Marijuana Study Subcommittee will meet Monday, June 21,… Read more »
Burn Ban in place now in Brown & Brookings Counties
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Effective immediately the Brown County Commission has enacted a resolution on an emergency basis and imposes a ban to prohibit or restrict open burning with the political boundaries of Brown County. This said ban is for all open burning with the exceptions of campfires in campfire rings or pits, burning barrels 55… Read more »
Alley Closed – Alley between N. 2nd St & N. 3rd St.
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 the following alley will be closed to thru traffic for construction work: Alley between N. 2nd St & N. 3rd St. Between 6th Avenue NW & 7th Avenue NW… Read more »