WINNER, S.D. (WNAX) – One of the big winners in the June second primary was Erin Tobin of Winner. She defeated current House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte in the District 21 Senate primary by a 61-39 percent margin. Tobin says there needs to be more turnover in the legislature. Tobin says there could… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls Schools Superintendent Brian Maher says he’s excited about taking over as the new Executive Director of the South Dakota State Board of Regents. Dr. Maher said that he’s looking forward to the transition from K-12 education to higher education. Maher has been Sioux Falls Schools Chief for five… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Republican Senators are mostly dismissing claims made by former National Security Advisor John Bolton in his book about his time serving under President Trump. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says there weren’t many surprises. Rounds says most Senators are focused on legislation in front of them. Rounds says one allegation that… Read more »

The railroad crossings on North Roosevelt Street and Eighth Avenue Northeast are both now designated as quiet crossings. (American News photo by Elisa Sand) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Folks who live and work in the neighborhood near the intersection of North Roosevelt Street and Eighth Avenue Northeast might have noticed something missing… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Railroad Board has taken the first steps to allow part of the Napa – Platte line to be torn up and salvaged. State D.O.T. Deputy Secretary Joel Jundt says Dakota Southern, the operator of that line supports the proposal. Jundt says that portion of the line would then… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, advocates for victim’s rights have faced challenges like never before. From prison releases due to the threat of widespread infection to overcoming the challenges of social distancing, victims’ rights have faced an uphill battle over the last several months.    To recognize the… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The University of South Dakota has named Dr. Tim Ridgway as the new vice president of health affairs and Sanford School of Medicine Dean. He will start Sept. 1 and replace the retiring Dean, Dr. Mary Nettleman. Ridgway says he learned a lot by working with her. Ridgway says the medical… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Moody’s Investors Service announced they have reaffirmed South Dakota’s AAA Issuer Credit Rating, the highest rating available, with a stable outlook. “Forcing state government to live within its means is a fundamental tenet of my administration,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “Between our high credit rating, low taxes, and reasonable regulations,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem proclaimed June 19, 2020, as “Juneteenth Day,” in South Dakota in memory of the 155th anniversary of the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, which is recognized as the end of slavery in the United States.   “South Dakota prides itself on Freedom,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “We… Read more »

Aberdeen’s newly designed city flag has some design elements that hint to its railroad history and connection to agriculture. Image courtesy of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Aberdeen has a newly designed flag with a color scheme and elements showing its connection to agriculture and the railroad.… Read more »