ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Thursday, November 11th(Veterans Day), Aberdeen Central High School will be doing a Veterans Day Program beginning at 10am. The Master of Ceremonies will be the Commander of the VFW Post #17, Ron Krogman. Pastor Mike Waldrop of First United Methodist Church will lead the group in prayer. Music will be… Read more »
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Recap of Day 2 of the special session dealing with redistricting
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The redistricting of South Dakota’s legislature will last into Wednesday. That return to the House State Affairs Committee never happened Tuesday afternoon as House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem was taken by ambulance to Avera Saint Mary’s Hospital in Pierre after falling ill Tuesday night. The House’s map, Grouse, was hoghoused with… Read more »
Lake Area Tech approve program dealing with electric vehicles
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A topic of discussion at Monday night’s school board meeting was to approve a new program Lake Area Technical College has been working on called “Automotive Technology Electric Vehicles.” KXLG spoke with Vice President of Lake Area Technical College Diane Stiles to find out more. Stiles tells KXLG they have reputable reports electric… Read more »
Parent express concerns about COVID-19 vaccines for children
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Kids ages five to eleven can now get the Pfizer brand of Covid-19 vaccines. Yankton pediatrician, Dr Dawn Larson says she has been hearing worries from parents about their kids getting the shots. Larson says the vaccines appear to be very effective in children. Larson says it appears that kids tolerate the side… Read more »
ACLU of South Dakota launching Advocacy Academy
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The ACLU of South Dakota is starting what they call the “Advocacy Academy,” a series of virtual training to help people become more involved in their communities. ACLU advocacy manager Jett Jonelis says they have four chapters to cover. Jonelis says they can help people who may not be sure how to… Read more »
South Dakota Stockgrowers Association express concerns about the Cattle Contract Library Act
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A sharply worded letter was shared with South Dakota editors regarding the recently-introduced Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 (H.R.5609) from South Dakota Stockgrowers Association President Vaughn Meyer, policy introduced by South Dakota Republican representative Dusty Johnson. SDSGA Executive Director James Halverson laid out the issue some have taken with the proposal.… Read more »
Former South Dakota Gov. Frank Farrar honored at Capitol
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A memorial ceremony for former South Dakota Governor Frank Farrar was held Tuesday in the Rotunda of the South Dakota State Capitol. Farrar lied in state overnight in the Rotunda with a public viewing throughout the day. Current governor Kristi Noem says brought a number of attributes to his role as governor. Noem… Read more »
Yankton school board extends mask mandate
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Several parents spoke to the Yankton School Board at their meeting last night, asking them to roll back, or modify the mandatory face mask policy. Stacy Nickels said the board is overstepping its authority. Nickels said she had petitions with seven hundred signatures asking for the changes. Board member Franni Kieffer thanked the… Read more »
Mitchell & Huron school boards ends mask mandate
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The mask mandate has ended in the Mitchell School District. The mandate was in effect during the entire 2020-21 school year, was relaxed during the summer, and was re-adopted by the Mitchell School Board at the beginning of the current school year. Mitchell Schools Superintendent Joe Graves recommended the mask requirement come to… Read more »
SD Legislators vote to move the impeachment inquiry of Jason Ravnsborg forward
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday morning, the South Dakota House & Senate agreed to move forward with the impeachment inquiry of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch lists the names of the legislators who will serve on the panel looking into the process. Representative Fred Deutsch of Florence voted to go forward… Read more »