PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Governors Council of Economic Advisors held their quarterly meeting this week and heard a briefing on the states finances and talked about future projections. Board member, David Chicoine, says finding enough workers continues to be a major issue. Chicoine, former President of South Dakota State University, says the state should still see… Read more »
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SD legislators still deciding what to do with funding from the American Resue Plan
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will ultimately have to decide how to spend almost one billion federal dollars. That’s the states share under the “American Rescue Plan” passed this year by Congress. The legislatures Executive Board set up a task force to make recommendations for the money. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says there could… Read more »
Yankton School Board update their face mask policy
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board held a special meeting Thursday to remove some of their face mask requirements. Those that are fully vaccinated can now be in school buildings without masks. Board President Sarah Carda says their face mask policy helped get students and staff successfully to the end of the school year. Carda… Read more »
Road Closed – S 3rd St & 7th Ave SW for water mains
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Monday, May 24th, 2021 the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for work on water mains: South 3rd Street from 7th Ave SW to 8th Ave SW … Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,001. The state had 34 new cases and 100 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 568. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Court rules Kay Solberg can run for council seat in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–A Watertown woman has won a court ruling to get her name on next month’s city election ballot. Kay Solberg turned in petitions to run for a city council seat in Ward A, but they were rejected by the Finance Office, which deemed they had not been fully completed. Solberg went to court, and… Read more »
Fort Pierre sets medical marijuana public hearing set for June 7
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- With only two items on the agenda– medical marijuana and malt beverages– a special Fort Pierre City Council meeting Thursday took about five minutes. City finance officer Roxanne Heezen says they’ll hold a public hearing on a proposed Medical Cannabis Ordinance at their June 7 meeting. Mayor Gloria Hanson explains why there’s… Read more »
Governor Noem hosted the first Governor’s Round Dance Thursday
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The sounds of dance and Native American culture filled the south lawn of the South Dakota State Capitol Thursday for the first Governor’s Round Dance. Department of Tribal Relations Secretary David Flute says the event holds meaning from him as he recalled campaign pledges for unity with Tribal Nations by Governor Kristi Noem.… Read more »
SD businesses call on US Congress to reform immigration
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakotas largest business and ag groups are banding together to call on Congress to follow up on immigration reform and protect the “Dreamers”, children who were brought to the US at a young age. Kari Karst, President of BX Civil & Construction of Sioux Falls says they and many other construction… Read more »
Walk-ins welcome at Avera ST. Luke’s May 26 COVID-19 vaccination clinic
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Avera St. Luke’s will once again host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday, May 26. Both walk-ins and scheduled appointments will be welcome from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Avera encourages people to self-schedule appointments at avera.org/covid-vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine was recently approved for 12-15 year olds. It was previously approved for those 16… Read more »