PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill to fund a memorial for the approximately 200 South Dakota Sioux Indian “Code Talkers” is deferred by the Senate Appropriations Committee. House Bill 1248 would funnel 700-thousand dollars for the memorial at Capitol Lake in Pierre. Senator John Wiik was curious about where the Code Talker memorial would be placed around… Read more »
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Mid America economy continues to show strong growth
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Mixed signals for the February Mid America economy report with a number of outside factors mixed in. Creighton University Professor Ernie Goss says the overall index took a positive jump. Goss says finding employees continues to be the biggest issues for businesses across the region. Goss says despite a jump in hiring, job… Read more »
Public Utility Commission Chairman comments on co2 pipeline application
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- There are at least two companies now developing plans to build pipelines to transport liquid carbon dioxide from ethanol plants to underground storage in North Dakota. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says they have one application filed so far. Nelson says there will be public meetings concerning the pipeline proposal… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,808. The state had 174 new cases and 827 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 4,419. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Member of House Select Committee on Investigation comment on meeting held last week
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The House Select Committee on Investigation heard from another round of witnesses last week in the impeachment case of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says they will put their work in the background during the final two weeks of the legislative session. Cwach says he feels there… Read more »
Yankton County to receive federal grant for bridge replacement
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton County got some good news last week with the award of a BIG, or bridge improvement grant, from the state Transportation Department. County Commissioner Dan Klimisch says the grant will be used to replace the Stone Church Bridge over the James River. Klimisch says the county has it’s funding set aside. Klimisch… Read more »
Director of Athletics finalists to visit Northern campus
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Three finalists for the position of Northern State University Director of Athletics will visit Northern for on-campus interviews starting this week. The finalists’ visit schedule is as follows: Thursday, March 3: Gavin Viano Monday, March 7: Nate Davis Tuesday, March 8: Andrew Carter During their visits, the candidates will meet with… Read more »
Governor Noem’s abortion pill limit headed to South Dakota Senate
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Republican senators advanced a proposal from Gov. Kristi Noem that aims to make the state one of the hardest places to get abortion pills. A vote on the Senate floor has not been scheduled. But its actual enactment depends on a federal court ruling. Every Republican on the Senate… Read more »
Congressman Johnson’s Office now accepting Summer 2022 internship applications
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the summer in his Washington, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties will include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee hearings and briefings, answering constituent phone calls, sorting mail, and providing support to the staff and the Member of Congress.… Read more »
State Street Pharmacy acquired by Avera
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, State Street Pharmacy officially became Avera Pharmacy following a recent transition. “The State Street Pharmacy has served the Aberdeen community for several years. Its customers can look forward to enjoying the same quality services, the same hours and the same friendly faces — but now in connection with Avera,” said… Read more »