PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation is getting ready for the inevitable winter work. Operations Manager Craig Smith updated the Transportation Commission last week on their preparations. Smith says they cut their budget back this year. Smith says they are having a tough time finding the snow plow drivers they need. Smith says… Read more »
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Thousands apply for exemption as Sanford Health’s COVID-19 vaccination deadline arrives
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Argus Leader)- Sanford Health, the state’s largest private employer, began Monday suspending employees, who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19. The health system announced in July that employees would have until Nov. 1 to begin getting vaccinated or to get an exemption based on health or religious reasons. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has… Read more »
Watertown Police looking for 2 teenagers
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown Police Department is seeking the public’s help to locate two Watertown juveniles reported missing early Sunday, October 31st. They are actively searching for them so they can be returned home safely to their families. Jaden Shroll (17 years old) and her boyfriend Terence First In Trouble (17 years old) are pictured… Read more »
Argus Leader closing Sioux Falls printing plant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Dakota News Now) – By the end of the year, South Dakota’s largest newspaper will be printed in another state. According to the Argus Leader and its parent company Gannett, the newspaper will close its Sioux Falls printing plant on December 5. The plant is located in the newspaper’s building on Minnesota Avenue… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,241. The state had 403 new cases and 335 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,483. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Ernie LaPonite, confirmed to be relative to Sitting Bull
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Recently in the news you may have heard the name Ernie LaPonite. It has now been confirmed he is a direct descendant of the Lakota warrior Sitting Bull. Ernie, 73, who identifies as a member of the Lakota Tribe has been working on the authentication process since 2003. The Smithsonian Museum alone has… Read more »
November is Adoption Awareness Month in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has made November Adoption Awareness Month to recognize those who provide loving, stable forever homes to South Dakota children. “Adoptive parents play a key role in the future success and prosperity of youth in our great state,” said Noem. “I am encouraging citizens, community agencies, religious and tribal… Read more »
Ice Skating Lessons to be given next week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Registration for Ice Skating Lessons is currently open. The Learn to Skate USA program is used for the skating lessons. The Snow Plow Sam program is for 5 year olds. The “Learn to Skate” programs have specific skills to be accomplished at each level. For details, contact the department office (605)626-7015 Fee:… Read more »
DPS announces November sobriety checkpoints
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – November’s list of sobriety checkpoints has been announced by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The monthly checkpoints are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. There are 17 checkpoints scheduled for 14 counties during the month. Sobriety checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Beadle, Brown, Brule,… Read more »
Economy still showing strong growth in Mid America Region
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region, from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Arkansas, continues to grow, but there are warning signs. Ernie Goss, economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, coordinates the monthly survey. Goss says most companies are still hiring. Goss says inflation is the main concern now. Other… Read more »