WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – While negotiations continue, it appears a five percent tariff on all Mexican imports will begin on Monday. That follows an order from President Trump to impose the tariff because of what he sees as a lack of control of migrants across the Mexican – U.S. border. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds… Read more »
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Area shows improvement in planting conditions
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The warmer, drier and windier conditions have allowed farmers to gain some ground on spring planting. Laura Edwards, State Climatologist, said that the Aberdeen area has shown a significant improvement in recent weeks. She said that the northeast part of the state is in much better shape than the area south… Read more »
Avera Health creates Farm and Rural Stress Hotline
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – As a resource for people in many Midwestern communities struck by flooding, wet conditions, and a volatile ag environment, Avera Health has created the Farm and Rural Stress Hotline. Farmers, ranchers and people who live in rural communities can call 1-800-691-4336 24 hours a day. The call is free… Read more »
Kennecke getting message out about dangers of drugs
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Offering hope in the midst of grief is the mission of Angela Kennecke of Sioux Falls. Her 21-year-old daughter, Emily died of a fentanyl-heroin overdose in May of 2018. Kennecke, who spoke at the Yankton Area Mental Wellness Conference, says she hopes young people hear her and will step in when… Read more »
Officials still waiting on details of ag assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump announced that $15 to $20 billion would be made available to help ag producers hit by the ongoing trade war and bad weather. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says they still don’t have many details of the second round of market facilitation payments. Johnson says the Ag Department wants… Read more »
Pierre Chamber Choir to sing at Carnegie Hall
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Pierre T.F. Riggs High School Chamber Choir will sing in Carnegie Hall in New York on Sunday as part of an international group of singers. Director Rodd Bauck (like bow-k; bow rhymes with cow) says they’ll be performing a piece called “Calling All Dawns.” Bauck says there are 25… Read more »
Noem accepting applications for fall interns
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office fall internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths, but typical duties include aiding the governor’s general counsel, director of constituent services, and communications team; conducting policy research; preparing policy briefings;… Read more »
Teenager killed in crash south of Reva
REVA, S.D. (Press Release) – A 17-year-old male died Wednesday in a one-vehicle crash south of Reva. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of family. He was the only person involved. A 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup was westbound on Sorum Road, east of the intersection with South Dakota Highway… Read more »
Water to be off Friday on S. First St. to install storm sewer
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019, water will be off in the following area to install storm sewer: South 1st Street from 3rd Avenue SW to Railroad Avenue The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and… Read more »
Thune addresses ag issues on Senate floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator John Thune made a speech on the Senate floor, talking about issues ag producers in the state and region are facing. Thune says he has been pushing the Trump Administration to complete new trade deals. Thune says he wants USDA to move on crop insurance and other payments… Read more »