PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 11 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 2,449. The state had 762 new cases and 994 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 7,093. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
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ACLU of South Dakota opposes Noem’s proposed classroom censorship legislation
SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release)- Every student should have the right to receive an equitable education and have an open and honest dialogue about America’s history. That’s why the ACLU of South Dakota opposes Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposed legislation that would censor academic discussions about American history and race and sex in South Dakota public school classrooms.… Read more »
Governor Noem announces legislation blocking Critical Race Theory
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem released the text of draft legislation to block Critical Race Theory (CRT) as the basis of education for South Dakota students. “Americans believe ‘all men are created equal,’ and we also believe the American dream is available to all regardless of race, color, or national origin,”… Read more »
Mount Marty President talks about how the school handles diversity
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Public universities have been struggling with defining diversity and opportunity, especially for minority students. Private schools don’t have those same issues. Mark Long, President of Mount Marty University in Yankton says their mission is very clear. Long says there are advantages to being a faith based university. Long says they have found a… Read more »
SD Board of Regents dealing with SB55 & Opportunity Centers
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents has been dealing with the results of the “SB55” study, and changes on campuses to “Opportunity Centers.” Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told legislators there is a clear difference between the “SB55” study and on campus issues with Opportunity Centers. Maher says public meetings at a couple… Read more »
SD businesses continue to deal with supply chain issues
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Many businesses, especially manufacturing companies have been working through supply shortages. Nancy Wenande, C.E.O. of Yankton Thrive says its pretty much the same for local companies. Wenande says despite those issues, she is hearing about company expansions. Wenande says companies continue to look at innovations to deal with labor and supply shortages. The… Read more »
Lewis & Clark Water System working to upscale water treatment capacity
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is expecting enough funding from the federal infrastructure to get close to completion, they also have a plan in the works to upsize their water treatment capacity. Executive Director Troy Larson says the past couple of summers pushed them close to their full treatment limits.… Read more »
Human Services Center in Yankton advised to cap the number of beds available
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A consultant group has recommended that the Human Services center in Yankton cap the number of beds available at about two hundred. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says that has been their active number for some time anyway. Gill says the consultants says the focus should be on better services. Gill… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council discuss improvement to the the Waste Water Treatment Facility
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday talks about getting a loan to improve the Waste Water Treatment Facility. Aberdeen City Manager Joseph Gaa remijnd the council about the water treatment projects that needed to be submitted. Ted Dickey, Program Coordinator for the Northeast Council of Governments talks about the cost of the project.… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council approves the Tif for the Stencil Group Monday night
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council revisited the TIF(Tax Increment Financing) offered by the Stencil Group that was defeated 2 weeks ago. Aberdeen City Manager Joseph Gaa talked about the compromise that was reach. Councilwoman Tiffany Langer who was in favor of this Tif talked about the precedent that was set 2… Read more »