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SD Dept of Tourism held hospitality training sessions last week

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Tourism sponsored a series of free hospitality training sessions last week. The trainer, Betsy Allen-Manning, with Corporate Culture Training Solutions of Dallas Texas, says it’s a simple message. Allen-Manning says good hosts have to read their guests. Allen-Manning says she enjoyed the trip across the state. Sessions were… Read more »

SD Dept of Tourism held hospitality training sessions last week

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Tourism sponsored a series of free hospitality training sessions last week. The trainer, Betsy Allen-Manning, with Corporate Culture Training Solutions of Dallas Texas, says it’s a simple message. Allen-Manning says good hosts have to read their guests. Allen-Manning says she enjoyed the trip across the state. Sessions were… Read more »

Recap of Congressman Johnson’s appearance on AgriTalk

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Johnson appeared on AgriTalk Friday & addressed the Southern Border & digital assets. Title 42 officially ended on Thursday, Congressman Johnson discuss the impact of it going forward. Congressman Johnson admits this will likely not be addressed at the U.S. Senate but believes some Democrats in the chamber would like to see… Read more »

Recap of Congressman Johnson’s appearance on AgriTalk

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Johnson appeared on AgriTalk Friday & addressed the Southern Border & digital assets. Title 42 officially ended on Thursday, Congressman Johnson discuss the impact of it going forward. Congressman Johnson admits this will likely not be addressed at the U.S. Senate but believes some Democrats in the chamber would like to see… Read more »

Governor Noem signs Executive Order responding to Public Health Crisis

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Noem has signed Executive Order 2023-07 to take immediate action to address the public health crisis caused by the nationwide shortage of critical medications. “My top priority as Governor is the health and safety of the people of South Dakota,” said Governor Noem. “The Biden Administration’s failure to address this shortage is causing patient… Read more »

Governor Noem signs Executive Order responding to Public Health Crisis

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Noem has signed Executive Order 2023-07 to take immediate action to address the public health crisis caused by the nationwide shortage of critical medications. “My top priority as Governor is the health and safety of the people of South Dakota,” said Governor Noem. “The Biden Administration’s failure to address this shortage is causing patient… Read more »

Governor’s comments on National Travel and Tourism Week

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week. The governor visited travel and tourism businesses in the Black Hills. Photos from her visits can be found here. “I have always said that South Dakota is the greatest state in the nation, and now people all over America are learning what… Read more »

Governor’s comments on National Travel and Tourism Week

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week. The governor visited travel and tourism businesses in the Black Hills. Photos from her visits can be found here. “I have always said that South Dakota is the greatest state in the nation, and now people all over America are learning what… Read more »

Two people dead following high speed chase on SD HWY 50

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- More information is being released about the crash that occurred during a high-speed pursuit Wednesday. Yankton County Sheriff Preston Crissey says they got a call Wednesday morning from State Radio about a Highway Patrol pursuit. Crissey says they were waiting on the east edge of Yankton as the chase approached. Crissey says they… Read more »

Two people dead following high speed chase on SD HWY 50

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- More information is being released about the crash that occurred during a high-speed pursuit Wednesday. Yankton County Sheriff Preston Crissey says they got a call Wednesday morning from State Radio about a Highway Patrol pursuit. Crissey says they were waiting on the east edge of Yankton as the chase approached. Crissey says they… Read more »

May 7th-13th is National Travel & Tourism Week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- May 7th-13th is National Travel & Tourism Week. Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Casey Weismantel: This marks the 40th year of this which coincide with  the movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation” that is turning 40 this year. Weismantel talks about the Bureau working with the Capitol Theatre to air the movie for… Read more »

May 7th-13th is National Travel & Tourism Week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- May 7th-13th is National Travel & Tourism Week. Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Casey Weismantel: This marks the 40th year of this which coincide with  the movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation” that is turning 40 this year. Weismantel talks about the Bureau working with the Capitol Theatre to air the movie for… Read more »

SD Tourism Department Secretary talks tourism in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- This is “National Travel and Tourism Week” and as part of that, South Dakota Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says they are bringing in a speaker to provide visitation training around the state. Hagen says tourism businesses will face many of the same problems this year. Hagen says those who work at visitor… Read more »

SD Tourism Department Secretary talks tourism in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- This is “National Travel and Tourism Week” and as part of that, South Dakota Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says they are bringing in a speaker to provide visitation training around the state. Hagen says tourism businesses will face many of the same problems this year. Hagen says those who work at visitor… Read more »

Groundbreaking for expansion of the Manitou plant in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The groundbreaking this week for a major expansion of the Manitou plant in Yankton is part of the company’s overall growth plan. Manitou Equipment America – Managing Director Franck Buisard says they need to expand to meet rapidly rising demand. Buisard says their customer base is growing. Buisard says equipment produced at the… Read more »

Groundbreaking for expansion of the Manitou plant in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The groundbreaking this week for a major expansion of the Manitou plant in Yankton is part of the company’s overall growth plan. Manitou Equipment America – Managing Director Franck Buisard says they need to expand to meet rapidly rising demand. Buisard says their customer base is growing. Buisard says equipment produced at the… Read more »

Doug Wermedal replacing Wade Pogany as Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- After some two decades at South Dakota State University, Vice President for Student Affairs Doug Wermedal (Worm-uh-dall) is leaving to become Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. He’ll replace Wade Pogany who is retiring after 11-years in the position. The most visible part of the job is as lobbyist… Read more »

Doug Wermedal replacing Wade Pogany as Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- After some two decades at South Dakota State University, Vice President for Student Affairs Doug Wermedal (Worm-uh-dall) is leaving to become Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. He’ll replace Wade Pogany who is retiring after 11-years in the position. The most visible part of the job is as lobbyist… Read more »

FEMA rolls out updated flood maps for Yankton & surrounding communities

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is rolling out updated flood maps for areas around and in the City of Yankton. City Manager Amy Leon says FEMA made some changes to the initial maps they released. Leon says while the maps are called preliminary, they don’t expect many changes from this point. Leon says… Read more »

FEMA rolls out updated flood maps for Yankton & surrounding communities

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is rolling out updated flood maps for areas around and in the City of Yankton. City Manager Amy Leon says FEMA made some changes to the initial maps they released. Leon says while the maps are called preliminary, they don’t expect many changes from this point. Leon says… Read more »