PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Two Native American tribes in South Dakota are asking that their flags not be displayed at the state Capitol after lawmakers approved bills this session aimed at potential protests against the planned Keystone XL oil pipeline. The Argus Leader reports the quick passage of Gov. Kristi Noem’s protest legislation was the… Read more »
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Legislators work overtime to pass budget
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators went into overtime, working to complete the final budget early Wednesday morning in an attempt to avoid the major winter storm. First up was Senate Bill 180, which fills out the 2019 budget. Senator John Wiik (wick) of Big Stone City, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, says it… Read more »
Lawmakers pass general spending bill for 2020
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators voted early this morning on the budget bills to wrap up the session. SB191 is the general spending bill for fiscal year 2020. Senator John Wiik (wick) of Big Stone City, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, says there is more money included for their priority, nursing homes. Wiik… Read more »
Governor orders closure of state offices in 39 counties ahead of storm
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered the closure of state government offices in 39 central and western counties for today due to expected severe winter weather conditions. All of the counties included are either part of a blizzard warning or a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service or where there… Read more »
Feeding South Dakota seeing greater demand following shutdown
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSOO) – Feeding South Dakota is experiencing a greater demand for food after South Dakotas who qualify for EBT, also knowns as food stamps, saw a delay in funding, following the recent Government Shutdown. Jennifer Stensaas is with Feeding South Dakota. The increased need for food continues, and donations to Feeding South… Read more »
Corps revises estimate for Missouri River runoff
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers has revised their estimate for Missouri River runoff in the past month. Hydrologic engineer Kevin Stom (stah-m) says they expect higher run off this year. Stom says the mountain snow pack will probably hang on longer than normal. Stom says the plains snow pack and water equivalent… Read more »
Gov. Noem accepting applications for interns
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office summer internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths, but typical duties include aiding the governor’s general counsel, director of constituent services, and communications team; conducting policy research; preparing policy briefings;… Read more »
Local National Ag Day festivities postponed to March 27
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the predicted winter storm this week, the Aberdeen Chamber’s Ag Committee will postpone its National Ag Day activities from, Thursday, March 14, to Wednesday, March 27. Committee members will be in Kessler’s from 9 am to 1 pm and Ken’s Super Fair Foods from 2 pm to 7… Read more »
Officials urging citizens to prepare for winter storm
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota state government officials urge citizens to make preparations now, which includes adjusting travel plans, for a late-winter storm
Major storm to bring variety of precipitation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – A major storm will bring everything from blizzard conditions to thunderstorms over the next few days. Kyle Weisser at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says west river will see the heavy snow and winds first. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/12081452/Kyle-Weisser-312a.mp3 Weisser says heavy rain is still the threat in east river South… Read more »