ABERDEEN S.D.(Press Release)- Constitution Day commemorates the Sept. 17, 1787, signing of the United States Constitution. Around Aberdeen all day, hundreds of U.S. flags will be displayed, courtesy of the Exchange Club. Across the Northern campus, students, faculty and staff will wear patriotic clothing, with workspaces decorated with a patriotic theme. Also on campus, from… Read more »
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Fall 2021 NSU Noon Forums kick off Sept. 15 with ‘America’s Unfinished Business’
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will kick off its fall 2021 Noon Forums on Wednesday, Sept. 15, in the Williams Library Round Room. Dr. Jon Schaff will be the featured speaker at the noon event, titled “America’s Unfinished Business.” Schaff is director of the new Center for Public History and Civic Engagement, which… Read more »
Mental Health Task Force meant Tuesday in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Mental Health Task Force held a meeting in Pierre. Legislators on the Mental Health Services Delivery Task Force of the South Dakota legislature support joining the national “988” suicide hotline as part of their recommendations. District 3 Representative was among the legislators. Perry reminded his fellow colleagues that September is… Read more »
SDSU’s Raven Precision Agriculture Center dedicated
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- The Raven Industries Precision Agriculture Center at South Dakota State University was dedicated on Saturday. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she is excited about the facility because it allows collaboration on precision ag technology within SDSU and with industry. SDSU President Barry Dunn says the state-of-the-art classrooms and labs benefit students, researchers… Read more »
SD Rules Committee setting up some rules for medical marijuana
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A South Dakota legislative committee approved most of the rules needed to start the medical cannabis program. Representative Jon Hansen of Dell Rapids, a member of the Rules Review Committee, said the Department of Health had a comprehensive package. Hansen says there will be changes ahead. Democratic Senator Troy Heinert of Mission says… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 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 2,092. The state had 992 new cases and 951 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,263. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
City of Brookings to give away more than $50,000 as part of COVID-19 vaccineincentive program
BROOKINGS, S.D.(Press Release) –Get your shot for your shot to win! The City of Brookings is giving away $50,000 in cash prizes as well as $10,000 in scholarships as part of a COVID-19 vaccine incentive program. Prizes include ten $5,000 cash prizes as well as ten $1,000 scholarships to South Dakota State University students. Winners… Read more »
NESD Celtic Faire coming up this weekend in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- the 2021 NESD Celtic Faire is coming up this weekend at Richmond Lake. Leslie McLaughlin gave us a preview of what to expect. McLaughlin talks about the Highland Games which will take place Saturday. McLauglin previews some of the entertainment scheduled for the weekend. McLaughlin talks about the cost to attend and that… Read more »
South Dakota Industrial Hemp growers end up putting In 1600 acres
PIERRE, S.D.It’s been(WNAX)- It’s been a successful first year so far for industrial hemp growers in South Dakota. The first ever hemp farm within a city limit went in in Fort Pierre and is being used mostly for research. South Dakota Industrial Hemp Executive Director Katie (see-ver-ding) Sieverding says most of the acres were put… Read more »
NDN Collective protested in Pierre over educational standards
PIERRE, S.D.(KOTA)- A steady rain didn’t stop activists with NDN Collective and supporters of Indigenous education from gathering in Pierre Monday to protest newly proposed South Dakota Civics and History education standards the organization describes as promoting erasure of native culture. Cante (tron-tay) Heart from Rapid City is the Native Outreach and Field Director for… Read more »