YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- It will be some time before control of Congress becomes clear. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says there are several possibilities. Rounds says republican control would narrow the choices for the Biden Administration. Rounds says republicans now force many votes on most procedural moves in the Senate. Rounds took part in the 100th… Read more »
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Senator John Thune looks back on his 2022 campaign
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune made some history when he won his fourth term in the Senate on Tuesday. That ties him with former Senator Karl Mundt, the only other person in state history to be elected four times. Thune says he appreciates the support. Thune says he listened to a lot of… Read more »
12th Ave SE from S Washington to Jay Streets closed for utility work Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Monday, November 14, 2022 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 12th Avenue SE from S Washington Street to S Jay Street Work will be completed as quickly as possible. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 13 new COVID-19 related deaths(2 in Brown County)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 13 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,078. The state had 871 new cases and 846 recoveries, increasing active infections to 616. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Business After Hours scheduled for Thursday ppd to next Thursday, November 17th
Aberdeen, SD) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s November Business After Hours mixer has been postponed due to the impending winter storm warning. It has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 17. The time and location will remain the same: from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Montgomery’s, 3502 7th Avenue Southeast. Food and beverages will be… Read more »
David Owen to speak at November Community Affairs Luncheon
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The November Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Wednesday, November 16 from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speaker will be David Owen, President & Chief Lobbyist with the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. David will… Read more »
LifeServe to do blood drive in Langford on Thursday, November 17th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – LifeServe Blood Center and Langford Community are excited to announce their new lifesaving partnership. LifeServe Blood Center, ranked as one of the top 15 blood centers in the country provides blood products to 157 hospitals primarily in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. LifeServe has supported many hospitals across South Dakota for… Read more »
Reactions from Tuesday’s elections in South Dakota
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 »
Holiday Garbage Change
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 »
More students are going to Viborg-Hurley
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 »