ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Longtime Northern State University faculty member Dr. Doug Ohmer has been named the new dean of the NSU School of Business. Ohmer, associate professor of management, has worked at Northern for 26 years, serving as interim School of Business dean this academic year. “I’m truly excited to take the leadership… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill to prevent South Dakota cities from banning plastic bags, straws and beverage containers is advancing through the state Legislature. The full Senate approved the bill Thursday. The bill’s sponsor, District 4 Republican Senator John Wiik of Big Stone City, says prohibiting cities from banning plastic bags and straws is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota House spent considerable time in committee and on the floor debating a bill that would prohibit medical gender procedures on children under the age of 16. House Majority Leader, Lee Qualm of Platte says its an important issue and needs the time for consideration. Qualm says there is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is backing another bill that would redefine the crime of incitement to riot and change civil liabilities for riot boosting. The bill she backed last year was declared unconstitutional. Noem says they have made the necessary changes from last year. Noem says the bottom line is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill legalizing the production of industrial hemp in South Dakota was discussed publicly by lawmakers for the first time Thursday in the House Ag & Natural Resources Committee. Sponsor, Representative Lee Qualm of Platte, says the bill is being heavily amended after talks with the Governor’s office. Representative Oren Lesmeister… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill that would change the name of the four state technical institutes to colleges sailed through its first committee hearing. Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown is the sponsor of the bill. Bartels says most of the tech schools are seen as colleges now. Tech School Board Executive Director Nick Wendell… Read more »

GROTON, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The fourth and final seminar in the Gospel Solutions to Social Issues is set for Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the United Methodist Church in Groton. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend. A free will offering will be accepted and refreshments will be served following the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A survey released at the Consumer Technology Association’s conference says that nearly a third of over 30,000 people surveyed believe fake meat or alternative protein products don’t compare to real meat. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Eric Jennings says that’s good news for livestock producers. The report also said that 53… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – The state of South Dakota has agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging the state Department of Social Services discriminated against American Indian job applicants. The U.S. Department of Justice brought the lawsuit in 2015 following a discrimination complaint by Cedric Goodman. Goodman was informed in 2010 that he… Read more »

WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Two North Dakota parents are suing the City of Sisseton and others, claiming their young daughter got sick after swimming in the local pool and suffered permanent kidney damage. A federal lawsuit filed by Christopher and Katie Cameron of West Fargo says the 8-year-old girl was diagnosed with E.coli at… Read more »