PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was surprised Monday evening by several hundred vehicles– and one horse– driving past the governor’s residence in a show of support for how she’s handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Noem was thankful for the gesture by so many Pierre and Fort Pierre area residents. The 20… Read more »

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 »

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, 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »