WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Barb Kleinjan (pronounced Klein-john), Dean of Academics at Lake Area Technical College, was awarded the South Dakota High School Activities Association Distinguished Service award. She was awarded for the time spent as a judging official in the fine arts. Kleinjan talks about her background: Kleinjan has many years under her belt in judging… Read more »
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Secretary of Treasury talks about HB1193
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- One of the bills she vetoed would rewrite the Uniform Commercial Code, used by banks and businesses across the country to regulate transactions. The Governor pointed to concerns with crypto currency and a central bank digital currency as reasons for the veto. State Treasurer Josh Haeder says he has concern with one part… Read more »
South Dakota legislators unable to override Governor Noem’s vetoes
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Monday was Veto Day at Pierre as legislators from both the South Dakota House & South Dakota Senate attempted to override four vetoes presented to them by Governor Kristi Noem. In order to override a veto, the South Dakota House needs 47 votes and the Senate would need 24. On the House side,… Read more »
Stanley County schools to finish on time despite snow days
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Despite having several snow days this winter, the Stanley County School District is still on track to have its last day of classes May 25, 2023. Superintendent Dan Baldwin says so far, they’ve made up one day. Stanley County students have a four day week, which Baldwin says has provided some flexibility… Read more »
Update on the House of Hope project in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Like many other projects, inflation has made the cost of building a new domestic violence center in Pierre jump by about $1.5 million. Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center Executive Director Sarah Reinhart says their current shelter isn’t large enough to serve their clients. Reinhart says the initial estimated total cost for the new… Read more »
Wholestone Foods & Minion merging
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They haven’t changed their minds…it’s all about timing. That’s the message of Wholestone Foods CEO and President Luke Minion. He’s referring to a major Pork Processing plant the company wants to build in Northeast Sioux Falls. Minion is working to overcome rumors that the company has changed its mind about building in… Read more »
Look ahead to the four vetoes being discussed on Veto Day
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Noem VETOED four bills that will require legislative action on VETO Day: SB 108, SB 129, HB 1193, and HB 1209. VETO Day will take place on March 27. SB 108 would enable underage South Dakotans to consume alcohol as part of college courses. “[The] flawed language creates potential loopholes… Read more »
Pierre Fire Department received calls involving dogs
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre Fire Department was called out around 7 o’clock Friday morning because a dog had fallen through the ice near the Izaak Walton League. Chief Ian Paul says the dog got into the water and couldn’t make it back to shore. Paul says the owner reacted exactly how they should have. In… Read more »
Presentation Sisters hosting a food drive starting Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Presentation Sisters starting Monday is hosting a food drive ahead of the Easter holiday weekend. Barb Grosz, Event & Data Specialist for Presentation Sisters talks how this came about. Grosz explains why they chose this cause. Grosz talks about where they can drop off their canned goods for this food drive. The… Read more »
Hostage situation in Yankton Thursday
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton Police Officers were assisting South Dakota Department of Corrections Parole Agents who were checking on a male at a residence in the 1700 block of College Thursday afternoon. Upon entry to the residence, a male occupant fled to a back bedroom taking an adult male and female hostage. Officers established verbal contact… Read more »