LANGFORD, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – When Langford Area students head back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 21, they will be greeted with some new additions. The school recently added a new auxiliary gym, a new music room for band and choir, and a new weight room that serves as a wellness center. Monte Nipp, Superintendent of… Read more »
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SDSU Extension hosting forum during Dakotfest
MITCHELL, S.D. (Press Release) – SDSU Extension staff will be hosting several forums during Dakotafest 2019 held Aug. 20-22 on the Schlaffman Farm near Mitchell, (2300 E Spruce Street) inside booth #600. Dakotafest attendees are encouraged to attend the forums, fill their coffee cups in the hospitality area, and visit with SDSU Extension staff. The… Read more »
Parkston teen identified in fatal crash
PARKSTON, S.D. (Press Release) – A 15-year-old Parkston female has been identified as the person who died in a one-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon near Parkston. A 2003 Ford F150 pickup was northbound on 409th Avenue. Taylor Thuringer, who was driving, swerved to miss a mud hole in the road and lost control. The vehicle went… Read more »
Students will be greeted by national motto signs this school year
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – As schools open for the fall term across South Dakota, new signs will be posted to greet students and parents. The legislature passed a bill earlier this year that requires schools to post the words: “In God We Trust” in a prominent location in each of their buildings and in letters… Read more »
South Dakota leads nation in unplanted acres
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says South Dakota farmers were unable to plant more than 3.8 million acres this year, the highest number in the nation. KSFY-TV reports the tally includes 2.8 million unplanted corn acres and nearly 851,000 acres for soybeans. The USDA says total number of unplanted acres… Read more »
Mitchell Tech among top community colleges; S.D. second overall
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WalletHub) – With back-to-school season upon us and a year of community college nearly three times less expensive than a year at a public four-year college, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best & Worst Community Colleges, coupled with its state-by-state ranking of the Best & Worst Community-College Systems… Read more »
Interim Joint Appropriations Committee on the road this week
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Interim Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature will be on the road this week. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they will start in Mitchell Tuesday. Hunhoff says they will then spend time at South Dakota State in Brookings. Hunhoff says she thinks it is useful for legislators… Read more »
Some businesses feeling bind of trade war
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – U.S. manufacturers are dealing with the impacts of the trade war and rising tariffs on Chinese products. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry says some businesses are in a real bind. Owen says their members are using different approaches to deal with the rising costs.… Read more »
South Dakota becomes member of Gigawatt Club
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The State of South Dakota recently hit a milestone of sorts by becoming the newest member of the “Gigawatt Club.” The state is now producing 1,019 megawatts of electricity from wind power. Tom Paulson, the state outreach coordinator for the “Clean Grid Alliance” says the state has more wind power in… Read more »
Free Fall Residential Cleanup starts Aug. 23
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – As summer events are wrapping up, it’s time to turn thoughts to fall activities. The Annual Free Fall Residential Cleanup starts on Friday, Aug. 23 and runs through Sept. 7. Mike Scott, Brown County Landfill Manager, talked about this year’s event. He reminded people that the landfill will be open on… Read more »