YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton has received applications to operate medical cannabis dispensaries. City Manager Amy Leon says they will release more information in cooperation with the state. Leon says there is a mix of applicants. Leon says there may be more talks with the state about the applications. Leon says its her understanding… Read more »
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Recap of RCP&E Railroad appearance before the SD State Railroad Board
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Rapid City Pierre and Eastern Railroad was back in front of the South Dakota State Railroad Board this week to update the status of a proposed project to rebuilding the rail line that runs from Fort Pierre to Rapid City. Senior vice president Jerry Vest says RCP&E has applied for a highly… Read more »
Zebra mussels on the rise statewide
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- It’s that time of the year when lakefront property owners have to start preparing for winter by removing docks and lifts. Now with zebra mussels showing up across the state in lakes and rivers, South Dakota Game Fish and parks want to remind everyone what to do if they have zebra mussels on… Read more »
Lee Park Golf Course schedule to close Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The public is advised that the Lee Park Golf Course and the Pro Shop will be closed on Monday, October 4th. Golf Course personnel will be completing aerification of the greens. The course will reopen on Tuesday, October 5th at 8:00 am. For further information contact the Lee Park Golf Shop at… Read more »
Midwest economic index continue to see growth
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, has remained above growth neutral for 16 of the last 17 months. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group, says while still in positive territory, the overall index… 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 2,145. The state had 456 new cases and 516 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,325. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
State Fire Marshal urges public to celebrate Fire Prevention Week
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Fire Marshal encourages the public to spend a little more time this next week thinking about fire safety . Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9. This year’s theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and is designed to educate citizens, especially children, about the different sounds that smoke… Read more »
Recap of Thursday’s Redistricting Committee meeting in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House and Senate Redistricting Committees seem to be on separate paths over legislative districts in the Sioux Falls area. Committee Chair, Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre, says they are still in the preliminary stages. Representative Jon Hansen of Dell Rapids says they would like to cooperate with Senators. Representative Drew… Read more »
Special Session to talk about the impeachment of Jason Ravnsborg set for November 9th
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The South Dakota Legislature will be meeting on November 9th to discuss impeachment proceeding involving the South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Here is the official proclamation: “Members of the Ninety-Sixth Legislature, you are called to the chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives at the Capitol, city of Pierre, South… Read more »
Pasture and range conditions rated poor to very poor in South Dakota
WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- This week’s US Department of Agriculture National Ag Statistics Service update says pasture and range conditions in South Dakota’s aren’t in very good shape. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says, in fact, South Dakota’s grasslands are among some of the hardest hit by this year’s drought. USDA NASS reporters rated 80% of the state’s… Read more »