MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Authorities in western Minnesota say remains recovered from a landfill have been identified as those of a missing 19-year-old woman who prosecutors say was killed and dismembered. Moorhead police said Monday the Ramsey County medical examiner’s office positively identified the remains discovered last week as those of Dystynee Avery. Twenty-seven-year-old Ethan… Read more »
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Labor and Regulation letting businesses make mass filings
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota unemployment system has seen a rush as people filed for benefits following layoffs and furloughs connected to the coronavirus pandemic. State Labor & Regulation Department Secretary Marcia Hultman says they are making adjustments as they go including letting businesses making mass filings. About $14 million in benefits… Read more »
Yankton starts year off with strong sales tax numbers
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The City of Yankton recorded another strong month of sales taxes in March. City Manager Amy Leon talked about the numbers. Leon says they believe part of the increase was people preparing for the coronavirus shutdown. Leon says they are making plans for taxes to fall off in the months ahead.… Read more »
Committee votes to admonish senators following investigation
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An investigation committee of the South Dakota Senate voted to admonish two Senators after deciding they were drunk during the final hours of the 2020 legislative session. Senators Kris Langer of Dell Rapids and Brock Greenfield of Clark both apologized to the committee for their behavior and actions. Committee member, Senator… Read more »
Taxes, license plate decals due on Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This week marks a pair of deadlines in Brown County. Property taxes are due by the end of the day on Thursday, April 30, There are several options for payment, according to Patty VanMeter, Interim Brown County Treasurer. Individuals can also pay in person, but VanMeter said that may be more… Read more »
Skarin promoted to campaigns director for ACLU
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Libby Skarin has been promoted to campaigns director for the ACLU of South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming. In her new role, Skarin will be responsible for developing and implementing effective, non-partisan issue campaign strategies that will strengthen and defend civil liberties and civil rights throughout the tri-state region.… Read more »
Child support payments can be made online
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Department of Social Services (DSS) is encouraging parents to go online to deal with child support obligations as staff is working remotely or behind closed doors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “With social distancing practices in place, it is important for parents to make use of technology to… Read more »
City Council rejects measure to ease regulations; meeting again Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Members of the Aberdeen City Council voted no Monday night on a measure that would have eased regulations that have closed or hindered many businesses in an attempt to curtail the spread of COVID-19. For now, at least. The substitute ordinance that would have replaced the existing emergency ordinance will be… Read more »
Noem to announce back to normal plan on Tuesday
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said that she will announce a back to normal plan for the state on Tuesday. She said that details will be forthcoming on exactly what that looks like. Noem said that the model will be based on projection totals among other facts and data. The Governor… Read more »
USD launches CARES Act to help students during pandemic
VERMILLION, S.D. (Press Release) – The University of South Dakota has launched the USD Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, an emergency aid program for students who may be experiencing difficulties with expenses related to COVID-19 campus disruptions. “The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted our daily routines, and some have found themselves in distressing… Read more »