PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota’s minimum wage is increasing slightly with the the start of the new year. The state’s minimum wage will now be $9.30 per hour. That’s an increase of 20 cents from 2019. Workers who receive tips will see their minimum wage rise to $4.65 per hour. The increases are part… Read more »
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Authorities investigating federal agent’s shooting of suspect
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Authorities are investigating a federal agent’s shooting of a suspect near Rapid City that began with a car chase on the Pine Ridge Reservation last month. The Rapid City Journal reported Thursday that the FBI is investigating what prompted the car pursuit and the reason for the shooting. Federal prosecutors… Read more »
Tribes to hold first Great Sioux Nation Tribal address
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Leaders from several Sioux tribes in South Dakota are making a statement that they don’t support this year’s pick for the State of the Tribes address. They say they will be holding their own event rather than participate in the annual speech that is scheduled to be delivered by Gov. Kristi… Read more »
Sioux Falls police begin culling city’s deer population
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Sioux Falls police have started their annual culling of the city’s deer population. This year the city has requested a permit for removing 70 deer. It is the sixth year that Sioux Falls has harvested deer to reduce property damage and improve the health of the city’s deer population. Officials… Read more »
Maher stepping down from role with South Dakota Discovery Center
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – After nearly 24 years with the South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre, executive director Kristie Maher has resigned, effective Feb. 1, 2020. Maher started as a museum educator. She was appointed executive director in 1999. Board President Zach Parsons says they’ve begun a search to fill the position and plan… Read more »
FEMA sets up hazard mitigation center in Yankton
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a hazard mitigation information center set up at Ace Hardware in Yankton. Spokesman David Morgan says they have information to help people avoid damage from future natural disasters. Morgan says they also have information available about flood insurance. Morgan says they can point people that… Read more »
SBA has now made more than $5 million in loans for recent disasters
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The Small Business Administration has been actively making loans to people and businesses following the latest disaster declaration in South Dakota. Spokesperson Cynthia Cowell says they have now made over $5 million in loans for homes and businesses. She says the loans are available to businesses in counties close to… Read more »
Snow Queen titles to be determined
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 74th Annual South Dakota Snow Queen Festival will take place next Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre. The Junior Snow Queen will be crowned this Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Civic Theatre. Both events start at 7 p.m. Liz Flannery, South Dakota Snow Queen President, said that 27… Read more »
Qualm says tackling key issues will depend on available money
PLATTE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators are hearing about lots of issues ahead of the start of this year’s session. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says some of those issues stand out. Qualm says no matter the priority, it will all depend on the money available. Qualm says small changes in state… Read more »
State aid to education, state worker pay among main issues for legislators
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – State aid to education and pay for state workers are among the issues of concern to South Dakota legislators. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says taking care of state employees has to be a priority. Cwach, a Democrat, says he is puzzled by the minimal increase proposed for state aid to… Read more »