SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem easily won re-election with a sixty two to thirty five percent margin over democrat Jamie Smith. In her victory speech, Noem referenced the pandemic and her response to it, Noem says South Dakota will be an example of freedom. Noem said she appreciates what the people have… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday on Friday, November 11, 2022, City garbage pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Thursday, November 10, 2022.  Both Thursday and Friday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »

VIBORG, S.D.(WNAX)- Some rural school districts are getting a nice surprise and seeing more students come in their doors. Brett Mellum, Superintendent at Viborg-Hurley says they have had several increases in a row. Mellum says they have been able to adjust their staff to adapt. Mellum says while state aid rises with the enrollment, costs… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The new walking bridge at Westside Park in Yankton was dedicated Monday. The Avera Health Foundation helped with the reconstruction of the pond, island and bridge with a two hundred-thousand-dollar donation. Mayor Stephanie Moser said it’s a major part of the park reconstruction. Moser says they appreciate the help from their partners. There… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US Department of Agriculture is rolling out millions of dollars to help small meat processors and lockers expand and compete. Planning and Development District Three in Yankton is getting over two million dollars for those type of programs. Areawide Business Council Administrator Laurie Cowman says they did a survey of processors in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)-  As sure as the falling leaves or the dusting of snow that fell earlier this week, The Salvation Army will work to “Love Beyond” by putting food on the table, paying bills, providing housing assistance and helping place gifts under the tree – assuming the resources are available.  In Aberdeen, The Salvation… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- Here is a list of candidates who have declared and have been approved to run for office in Aberdeen, Brown County, & South Dakota elections for 2022. * mean projected winner Symbols are R=Republican, D=Democrat South Dakota Governor: *Kristi Noem(R)(Incumbent) (Larry Rhoden for Lt. Governor) 216,732(62%) Jamie Smith(D)(Jennifer Keints  for Lt. Governor 123,008(35%)… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- School districts across the region are having a hard time finding the teachers they need. Marc Long, President of Mount Marty University in Yankton, says they are working to fill that need. Long says they tell high school students interested in teaching that they will be in high demand. Long says they also… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Feeding South Dakota, the state’s largest hunger-relief organization, will provide food for Thanksgiving Meal giveaways across the state for the 12th year in a row. Sandy Andernacht says they are increasing the numbers to about six thousand meals this year. Andernacht says they are seeing a concerning trend. Andernacht says the combination of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The LifeServe Blood Center blood drive held at Roncalli High School in Aberdeen on Monday, November 7, had a GOOD turn-out!   28 donors were able to donate and 29 units of life saving blood were donated!  Thank you to every donor who participated in the drive and helped to boost the… Read more »