PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board raised the prime interest rate another three quarters of a point this week. They are doing that to slow the rate of inflation. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says several rate hikes so far haven’t had the intended effect. Adam says there was some expectation that hike… Read more »

AMES, I.A.(Press Release) – Summit Carbon Solutions announced Thursday the hiring of Dana Siefkes-Lewis as the company’s Director of Public Affairs in South Dakota. Lewis is a lifelong resident of the state and a longtime leader in the ethanol industry. “Summit Carbon Solutions was formed to open new economic opportunities for ethanol producers and strengthen… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Saturday, the Dacotah Prairie Museum is hosting a Harvest Stroll. MSA Director, Patricia Kendall talks about the music scheduled to be played Saturday. Kendall discuss some of the other activities taking place Saturday. Kendall talks about some of the art that will be on display. The Harvest Stroll will run from 11am-3pm… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce & Education Committee will host the 12th annual Youth Career Expo in the Barnett Center on the campus of Northern State University on Thursday, September 29th, 2022, from 8 a.m. until approximately 11 a.m. This is an opportunity to market careers in your company… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved three point four million dollars for repairs to the Marne Creek floodway in Yankton following damages from flooding in March of 2019. City Manager Amy Leon says its been a long process. FEMA funding will cover seventy five percent of the project with the city and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad is looking to update it’s locomotive fleet to carry heavier, longer trains across South Dakota.  The current fleet of 45 locomotives are from the 1970’s.  Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs for R-C-P and E Jerry Vest says they are looking to bring in… Read more »

BURKE, S.D.(WNAX)- As studies begin on possible construction of a large pumped storage hydro power plant in Gregory County, opposition is also organizing. Lee Qualm, a former legislator from Platte, says they had another meeting Monday night in Burke. Missouri River Energy Services is the lead in the plan that would build a large reservoir… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Enrollment at the six state universities in South Dakota rose this fall. Board of Regents Executive Director Brian Maher had the report. Maher says they saw significant growth in one particular group. Maher says the universities are reacting to student needs. Total headcount this fall was reported at thirty-three thousand, six hundred ninety.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Immediately following the latest committee meeting dealing with regional jails & correctional facilities, Senator Al Novstrup & Representative Carl Perry did a recap of the session. City of Mobridge is now interested in building a jail for the north central region.  Senator Novstrup comments on why they’re doing it. Representative Perry express concern… Read more »