OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The December Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Arkansas, moved above growth neutral. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group, says business conditions improved slightly. Goss says the December employment index also increased from… Read more »
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Farm Bureau members waiting to see if legislators increase ag fees
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota legislature begins the 2020 session on Jan. 14. Farm Bureau Lobbyist Mike Held says the primary challenge facing lawmakers will be how to divide up the state budget to fund needed programs. He says Farm Bureau members are watching to see if legislators increase agricultural fees to raise… Read more »
New Dean of USD Law School reflects on first semester
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The new Dean at the University of South Dakota School of Law says the first semester went quickly and he is preparing for the spring semester. Neil Fulton started as Dean in June and welcomed his first class to Vermillion in August. Fulton says they are seeing the demand rising for… Read more »
Youth ice skating lessons starting up Jan. 13
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will start is second sessions of youth ice skating lessons on Monday, Jan. 13, There are several different sessions offered, according to Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent. Cost is $19.17 per person for the session. Skates are available for use during the lessons. The lessons… Read more »
Seasonal Affective Disorder impacts many this time of year
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – This time of the year is a busy one and for many it’s a time to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning on a new one. But for some others this time of the year can be very difficult. Kari Johnston the CEO of the Human Service Agency… Read more »
SDSU Lamb Bonanza Saturday
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota’s growing sheep and wool industry will be showcased at the 28th Annual SDSU Lamb Bonanza Saturday, Jan. 4 in Brookings. SDSU Extension Sheep Specialist Jeff Held says the event will feature product sampling and the auctioning of lamb pelts to raise money for student scholarships during the SDSU basketball… Read more »
Retailers hoping for better year ahead
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – From bomb cyclones, to flooding and tornadoes, to multiple disaster declaration requests, 2019 was a rough year most people and businesses in the state. South Dakota Retailers Association executive director Nathan Sanderson says despite the struggles, his members remain optimistic. He says retailers hope to finish the year strong, even… Read more »
Sobriety checkpoints announced for January
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Another year of sobriety checkpoints starts throughout South Dakota in January. The checkpoints are done each month in different counties as a way to discourage drivers from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway… Read more »
One killed, one injured in two-vehicle crash north of Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred early Tuesday morning north of Sioux Falls. Names of the two men are not being released pending notification of family. They were the only persons involved. A 2007 GMC Envoy was northbound on Interstate 29 when… Read more »
South Dakota Democratic Party gearing up for next year’s election
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Democratic Party is rebuilding and pointing toward next year’s election. Party Chairman Randy Seiler says they plan to build from the county level up. Seiler says they will focus on legislative races next fall. Seiler says they will also correct their financial filings. Seiler says they plan to… Read more »