SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A former chairman of the Crow Creek Sioux has pleaded not guilty to embezzling from the South Dakota tribe. Forty-five-year-old Brandon Sazue of Chamberlain entered his plea in federal court Friday. U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons says Sazue was indicted earlier in the week and has been released on bond. Sazue… Read more »
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Rally likely had small increase in attendance
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — Western South Dakota’s famed motorcycle rally in Sturgis is likely seeing a small uptick in attendance this year. This year’s 10-day motorcycle rally wrapped up Sunday. The rally has been held annually for the past 79 years. Figures released by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety show a slight overall… Read more »
North Dakota third best state to have baby
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WalletHub) – With August being one of the most popular months for newborn arrival and Americans paying the highest birthing costs in the world, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best & Worst States to Have a Baby as well as accompanying videos. To determine the most ideal places… Read more »
House Ag Committee Chairman shares views on hemp
MITCHELL, S.D. (WNAX) – House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota talked about industrial hemp while addressing those attending Farm Fest last week. He says while he supports it, farmers need to be careful how they get involved with it. He says producers need to proceed slowly with hemp and make sure there’s processing… Read more »
Missouri River reservoirs appear to have peaked
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers says the Missouri River reservoirs appear to have hit their peak and they are now working to move flood storage out before winter. Mike Swenson with the Corps in Omaha says it will be a heavy year for run off. Swenson says high releases from the system… Read more »
Ag issues reflected in retail sales
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Sales tax trends are being watched carefully, especially as online sales are now added to the mix. Fiscal year 2019 ended with an increase in taxes but fell below estimates. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association says issues with agriculture are reflected quickly in retail sales. The… Read more »
Castlewood resident to receive the Carnegie medal this weekend
CASTLEWOOD, SD (KXLG) – Governor Kristi Noem will be presenting a Carnegie medal this weekend to Chris Schaefer of Castlewood, South Dakota. She says the medal, which has been given out across the nation for more than 100 years, recognizes a person who has stepped up to help another individual. Governor Noem talked about the… Read more »
Senator Thune discusses new gun legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIT) – Mayors from more than 200 U.S. cities have sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging him to call the Senate back from its August recess to discuss legislation which would widen background checks on gun purchases. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he doubts the Senate will return… Read more »
The city of Aberdeen will spray for mosquitoes Monday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Monday, August 12th between the hours of 8:00 pm and 1:00 am. The alternate night would be Tuesday, August 13th between the hours of 8:00 pm and 1:00 am. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels… Read more »
Sturgis Rally updated information
STURGIS, S.D. (Press Release) – The following has been compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 3, 2019 to 6 a.m. Thursday August 8, 2019: Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 89 26 115 95 Misc Drug Arrests 117 33 150 125 Felony Drug Arrests 63 18 81… Read more »