PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill to establish an early learning advisory council in South Dakota was defeated in the House State Affairs Committee last week. One of the prime sponsors, assistant House Minority Leader, Representative Erin Healy of Sioux Falls says there was a lot of misinformation presented during the hearing. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/25075519/Erin-Healy-225a.mp3 Healy says… Read more »
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Train derailment closes intersections in Milbank
MILBANK, S.D. (KXLG) — At least 20 Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail cars have derailed at Milbank forcing the closure of many intersections in the community. Milbank Police Chief Boyd VanVooren says the accident happened early this morning. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/25144326/Milbank-RR-1.mp3 VanVooren says a massive cleanup will be needed following the accident because many cars spilled their grain… Read more »
Flood outlook released
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The spring flood outlook for rivers and streams in northeast South Dakota, portions of central South Dakota, and portions of west central Minnesota has been released. Due to the wet conditions across the area late last summer into last fall, and the increasing snow pack over the last 6 to 8 weeks, the chances… Read more »
Lineup announced for Corn Palace Festival
MITCHELL, S.D. (Press Release) – The World’s Only Corn Palace is excited to announce the star-studded entertainment lineup for the 2019 Corn Palace Festival.