ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce has developed a recruitment toolkit to assist employers in helping to recruit employees. Lisa Anderson, Director of Public Relations for the Chamber, talked about the origins of the new project. The website to find the kit is www.aberdeensd.com/therightmove She said that the toolkit includes a… Read more »
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Johnson says Russians still continuing to attack U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The focus of the investigation by Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller was Russian interference in the 2016 election. Much of that was lost in the political battle. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says everyone needs to pay attention to that. Johnson says it is a matter of national security. A bill dealing… Read more »
Controls for zebra mussels showing mixed results
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – As zebra mussels continue to spread through the Missouri River system, various controls are showing mixed results. Gavins Point Dam has experienced a heavy infestation, both inside and outside of the power house. Operations Manager Tom Curran says they have been working to find some way to slow the spread. Curran… Read more »
Sioux Valley Energy still working on repairs from winter storms
COLMAN, S.D. (WNAX) – Sioux Valley Energy, based in Colman, was hit hard by the March blizzard, ice storms and flooding Spokesperson Carrie Vugteveen says recovery has been expensive. Vugteveen says their crews are still working on permanent repairs and they have been upgrading as well. Vugteveen says they aren’t planning on putting many more… Read more »
Wednesday is deadline for license plate renewal
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Wednesday brings the end of another month and another license plate renewal. Sheila Enderson, Brown County Treasurer, talked about this month’s letters. She said there is also another option for renewal.
Chip sealing to take place on Eighth Ave N.E.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, the City Street department will be chip sealing on 8th Ave NE from Kettering Drive to Brown County 19. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes due to possible delays that may happen during the construction work. Access to businesses will be… Read more »
Retailers executive director refutes statement that industry is destroyed
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (ma-new-shin) said in an interview (on CNBC) last week that he supported the Justice Department looking into Amazon because the tech giant has “destroyed the retail industry.” South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says that is a pretty dramatic statement. Sanderson says the vast… Read more »
Democrats seeking candidates for statewide office
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The South Dakota Democratic Party says it is actively seeking candidates for statewide office but is not naming names. So, for example, Party Chair Paula Hawks won’t speculate about former candidate for governor Billie Sutton. Political analysts often talk about Sutton because of the credible campaign he conducted against Kristi… Read more »
Johnson co-sponsors End Child Trafficking Now Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIT) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson has cosponsored the End Child Trafficking Now Act, which would require adults claiming familial relation to migrant children to prove their relationship. Johnson says his recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border was eye-opening. Congressman Johnson gave some statistics regarding child trafficking. Johnson discussed the legislation during a… Read more »
Rounds says more money needs to be spent on defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The federal budget deal announced last week, will include spending $738 billion on defense, a three percent increase from this year. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says it is all about national security. Rounds says they are still working to rebuild military assets. Rounds, a member of the Armed Services Committee,… Read more »