ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will host the annual National History Day regional competition on Wednesday, March 8. Over 200 middle and high school students from around northeastern South Dakota will be participating in the event, which will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at NSU. Northern hosts this event every spring.… Read more »
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Final Cracker Barrel coming up Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The fourth & final cracker barrel session will take place Saturday from 10am-12pm at the Kessler’s Champions Club Room inside the Barnett Center at NSU. Legislators from Districts 1, 3, & 23 are scheduled to appear. They will update what’s happening in Pierre.
NSU Spring Jazz Concert set for March 9
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, the Northern State University Music Department will present its Spring Jazz Concert in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will feature the 1 O’clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Terry Beckler, and the 2 O’clock Jazz Ensemble, Directed by Dr. Grant Manhart.… Read more »
HB1141 passes the South Dakota Senate with changes
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate debated and passed a bill that would give a property tax credit to homeowners. HB1141 had been hoghoused and rewritten to become the tax credit. Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison introduced the new version. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls attempted to amend the bill to substitute a two… Read more »
Leadership from both parties talking about potential tax cuts coming from the legislature
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It seems almost all South Dakota legislators agree on passing a tax cut, the problem is agreeing on what and how much to cut. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says they are supporting the cut of sales taxes. Mortenson says they are working with the Governors office. House Minority Leader Oren… Read more »
Board of Regent President reflect on Brian Maher’s time on the board
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Dr Brian Maher, the C.E.O. and Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents announced he would be resigning when his contract expires at the end of June. Regents President Pam Roberts says Maher joined the Board at a critical time. Roberts says she tried to persuade Maher to stay on. Roberts… Read more »
Snow days piling up for schools across the state
VIBORG, S.D.(WNAX)- Snow days are piling up for many school districts as winter hopefully winds down. Viborg-Hurley Superintendent Brent Mellum says they have had lots of off days this year. Mellum says they have used up all their scheduled snow days. Mellum says they adjusted their calendar a few times this school year and may… Read more »
Jason Bietz resigning from the Yankton School District at the end of the school year
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Jason Bietz, long time business manager of the Yankton School District says he is resigning at the end of the school year in June. He says it has been a good experience. Bietz says the world of school finance has changed greatly in his short time. Bietz says he will help in the… Read more »
SB40 passes the South Dakota House with amendment to eliminate state offices on the primary ballot
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – A bill originally designed to select all statewide candidates for the major political parties via primary was amended only to allow the gubernatorial candidates to choose their running mate. The House passed the amended measure, SB 40, by a 48 to 21 vote Thursday. Unlike previous heated debates among Republicans who supported… Read more »
Recap of the “State of the City” Address delivered by Mayor Schaunaman Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman delivered his fourth “State of the City” Address since taking over as mayor in 2019. Mayor Schaunaman talks about some positives for the city. Schaunaman reflect back on 2022. Schaunaman talks how inflation has impacted the city. Schaunaman talks about some of the roadwork that will be… Read more »