PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Preparations are being made to put flags from each of the nine American Indian tribes in South Dakota on display in the State Capitol Building. During a gathering recognizing Tribal Relations Day at the state legislature, Gov. Kristi Noem said she and Sec. of Tribal Relations David Flute are working… Read more »
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Thune undecided about national emergency declaration
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – A resolution blocking President Trumps emergency declaration for funding the Mexican border wall in now in front of the Senate. It was defeated earlier this week in the House. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he is undecided right now. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/28072950/John-Thune-228a.mp3 The President has called the border situation an emergency. Thune… Read more »
Rounds weighs in on Cohen hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KXLG) — As President Trump travels back to Washington from Vietnam following talks with North Korea, others in his party are reacting to yesterday’s Congressional hearing wherein the President’s former lawyer Michael Cohen accused his former employer of being a conman, cheat, and racist. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the hearing saw… Read more »
Senate panel defeats early voting bill
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota Senate panel has scrapped a bill that would have cut the time allowed for early voting in the state by two weeks.The Senate State Affairs Committee voted 8-1 Wednesday against the bill. The measure would have reduced the absentee voting window from 46 days to 32 days. House… Read more »
Agriculture and National Resources Committee passes industrial hemp measure
PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee passes a measure to legalize the growth of industrial hemp in South Dakota. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has asked lawmakers to hold off on the effort, saying the state isn’t ready. The House voted 65-2 in favor of the bill just days after… Read more »
Three letters up for license plate renewal
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Thursday marks the end of the month and marks the deadline for another license plate renewal. When asked what’s cooking for this month Brown County Treasurer Sheila Enderson responded: https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/25152438/Feb.-End-of-Month-1.mp3 She said bringing in the postcard mailed by the state helps to speed up the process. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/25152516/Feb.-End-of-Month-2.mp3
POET develops ‘Jive Asphalt’
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – POET officials have developed a proprietary product using the byproducts of ethanol. It’s called “Jive Asphalt.” And recently the POET product helped the company achieve the World’s third highest Most Innovative Company Award. POET’s Matt Merritt says Jive Asphalt is used on roadways as a modifier and as a rejuvenator. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/25145549/Matt-Merritt-225a.mp3… Read more »
Transgender bill defeated
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota House members moved yesterday to add HB1225 to their debate calendar. That bill would have established guidelines to identify a student’s sexual identity for participation in high school athletics. The bill came out of committee with no recommendation. Republican Representative Marli Wiese (wee-zee) of Madison says the high school… Read more »
SDSU continuing to grow ag program
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – Even with construction just starting on a new building, the precision ag program at South Dakota State University continues to grow. SDSU President Barry Dunn says other universities are rushing to catch up. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/26075459/Barry-Dunn-225a.mp3 Dunn says the program will have its first graduates this spring. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/26075429/Barry-Dunn-225b.mp3 Dunn says they expect to… Read more »
Plans coming together for new Avera health center in Gettysburg
GETTYSBURG, S.D. (DRG News) – Avera has announced plans to raise funds to build a new health center in Gettysburg. Gettysburg Hospital administrator Robert Sheckler says the new building will be named the Avera Missouri River Health Center. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/26080514/022619-avera1.mp3 Avera Health has committed $9 million, leaving $3 million to be raised by June 1. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/26080532/022619-avera2.mp3… Read more »