YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A legislator who is helping write rules for medical cannabis usage in South Dakota is looking for some changes before they are all in place. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says there needs to be clarification over applications for dispensary licenses. Cwach, a member of the Rules Review Committee, says applicants have to… Read more »
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SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no 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 2,057. The state had 785 new cases and 260 recoveries, increasing active infections to 3,114. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Downtown Aberdeen gearing up for a busy weekend
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- There’s quite a number of activities coming up Friday & Saturday in downtown Aberdeen. Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association Shelley Westra-Heier gave a preview of what’s to come. Westra-Heier tells us about the food trucks who will be there starting Friday afternoon. Friday night Bon Journey will be more performing and… Read more »
Governor Noem files brief in Mount Rushmore fireworks appeal
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Yesterday, Governor Kristi Noem filed an initial brief in her appeal in the Mount Rushmore Fireworks litigation. The brief was filed with the United States 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. You can read the filed brief here. “The Biden Administration cancelled South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration on completely arbitrary grounds. They’ve displayed their… Read more »
SD Joint Committee of Appropriations looking to determine what to do with COVID-19 funding
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The State of South Dakota will get about nine hundred seventy-five million dollars under the American Recovery Plan Act. Cities and counties will share another sixty-five million dollars. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, is a member of a legislative task force that will come up with… Read more »
Midwest Climate Hub projects when the 1st snowfall could be
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- With the ongoing drought across the northern plains, the next best chance for significant precipitation may be winter snows. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa, says an impending La Nina may help that. The Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Nina watch for late this year into… Read more »
Joint Committee on Appropriations address the CRF issue
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature has issued a letter of intent effectively banning K through 12 schools and the state’s universities from applying for federal grants related to civics or history education. Committee Co-Chair, Representative Chris Karr of Sioux Falls says the committee can express an opinion. Senator… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council address zoning issues for cannabis
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Prior to the City Council meeting Monday night, the council did a work session dealing with zoning issues regarding medical marijuana or cannabis. City Attorney Ron Wager talks about how local governments can get involve in the cannabis industry. City Manager Joseph Gaa discuss how the city should handle the industry. Wager talks… Read more »
As cases climb, GOP lawmakers try to ban vaccine mandates
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota House lawmakers are trying to pressure Gov. Kristi Noem to call a special session to pass a ban on employers requiring COVID-19 vaccinations even as virus cases climb. Several Republicans in the House of Representatives have circulated drafts of bills that would stop employers from mandating vaccinations against… Read more »
COLLEGEpalooza welcomes college students to Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University and Presentation College students are invited to attend COLLEGEpalooza on Friday, August 27th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. 2021 marks the fifth year of this annual back-to-school celebration which will be held at South Main Street and 5th Avenue. This event immediately precedes the final free downtown concert… Read more »