VIBORG, S.D. (WNAX) – Northern Plains farmers have been under a lot of stress this year with weather challenges, low commodity prices and the trade war. To help battle that, SDSU Extension and Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg are offering a pair of workshops Thursday. Tonya (rud) Rudd is a Registered Nurse and Director of… Read more »
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Farmers Union President says better broadband needed in rural areas
CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing just over $7 million in high speed broadband infrastructure that will improve e-connectivity for rural households and farms in South Dakota and Iowa. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says the USDA investment is a starting point because better access to broadband is… Read more »
Ravnsborg says rules pretty scarce on hemp transportation
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Federal rules dealing with industrial hemp production and transportation were released earlier this month but haven’t answered all questions. South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says the rules on moving hemp are pretty thin. Industrial hemp is illegal in South Dakota but the federal rules allow the movement of hemp across… Read more »
Retail stores gearing up for Holiday shopping rush
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Retail stores are getting ready for “Black Friday” and the holiday rush to Christmas. Nate Welch, Executive Director of the Vermillion Chamber and Development Corporation, says they continue to work with their retailers for that and long term. Welch says they want to help find the next generation of retail… Read more »
Annual Winterfest this weekend at Aberdeen Civic Arena
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 41st Annual Winterfest takes place this weekend at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. The two-day event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Area Arts Council and the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. David Eckert, Aberdeen Recreation Cultural Center Supervisor, provides the details of the event. He said Winterfest provides an ideal… Read more »
New meth campaign drawing some negative reviews
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The state’s new “Meth, we’re on it” campaign got the attention of members of the legislature’s Executive Board. At the end of a briefing with Craig Price, head of the Department of Public Safety, Senator Brock Greenfield of Clark said he has been hearing from people in his district. Greenfield asked… Read more »
South Dakota man arrested following high-speed chase in Nebraska
LAUREL, Neb. (WNAX) – Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, working with the Cedar and Antelope County Sheriff’s Offices and the Laurel and Randolph Police Departments apprehended a subject following a pursuit Monday morning in northeast Nebraska. At approximately 8:15 a.m. Monday, troopers were informed that the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office was in pursuit of… Read more »
Rural Sturgis Ambulance Group raises enough funds for service until vote
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The Rural Sturgis Ambulance Group reached their goal and on Monday night, turned in the remaining $20,000 to cover ambulance service to the rural areas until a vote can be held in March. The city of Sturgis had already received a $10,000 payment from the group. The city earlier this year… Read more »
Presentation College makes donation to Avera 3D mammogram program
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Presentation College Saints are proud to present a check for more than $2,000 to the Avera St. Luke’s Foundation, in support of Avera’s 3D mammogram program. Multiple teams participated in fundraising efforts during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Led by PC Volleyball coaches and players, the Saints held various… Read more »
Road to be closed for sewer repair
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for sewer repair: 1st Avenue NE from North Penn to North Dakota St. Work is expected to last the entire day on Wednesday. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »