ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Dan Trefz has been named the new superintendent of the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Aberdeen. He’s currently the superintendent, special education director and food service director for the Miller School District, according to a news release from the South Dakota Board of Regents. He’s been… Read more »
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Avera Health donates $150,000 to Presentation College
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera Health announced a $150,000 donation to Presentation College during the college’s Black & White Ball Saturday, Feb. 29. The Sisters previously announced that they would match all donations at this years’ ball, so, effectively, the gift will become $300,000. “[We] saw an opportunity at the ‘Once in a Blue… Read more »
Hardy to be part of Saturday Brown County Fair lineup
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Hardy is coming to the Brown County Fair. Derek Ricci, Brown County Fair Manager, announced this morning that the performer will be part of Saturday’s lineup at the fair. He said Hardy has written a lot of hits for himself and also for others. Ricci has now announced just more than… Read more »
Venhuizen new chief of staff
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Governor Kristi Noem has turned to a Capital veteran as her next Chief of Staff by hiring Tony Venhuizen. He held the same position for former Governor Dennis Daugaard and has been acting Chief for the past few months. Venhuizen says he wants to help the Governor with her agenda. Venhuizen… Read more »
Appropriations Committee passes veterinary program bill
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill that will help expand a rural veterinary program at South Dakota State University got a “do pass” recommendation from the legislatures Joint Appropriations Committee Monday. SDSU President Barry Dunn says it will help bring back vets to rural areas of the state. Dunn says the program is a cooperative… Read more »
Catapult performing Monday in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Arts Council will present the group Catapult at 7 p.m. Monday, March 9 at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre. Stacy Braun, Executive Director of the Arts Council, said the group performs shadowdancing and has been featured on the TV show America’s Got Talent. It will mark the group’s first… Read more »
Democrats continue to push their priorities as session winds down
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite their small numbers, Democrats in the South Dakota legislature continue to push for their priorities. Senate Minority Leader Troy Heinert of Mission says they are not focusing on the budget process. Heinert says they met with the Governor to talk about spending priorities. Heinert says the Governor’s priorities… Read more »
Senator would rather see more treatment than incarceration
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators have spent quite a bit of time this session debating crime and punishment. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion introduced several bills with emphasis on treatment rather than stiffer penalties. Rusch says if legislators don’t change course, they will face an expensive alternative. Rusch says when he has toured… Read more »
Sobriety checkpoints announced for March
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety has released its March list of sobriety checkpoints scheduled throughout the state. The checkpoints are done each month in different counties as a way to discourage drivers from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety… Read more »
Flu cases drop for first time this season
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – Weekly flu cases have dropped in South Dakota for the first time this flu season. State Epidemilogoist Josh Clayton hopes it means flu season has peaked. Clayton says its good news, but the second half of the flu season is yet to come.