ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University’s second annual GiveNDay surpassed its goal, with 1,817 donors raising $330,000 for the university and its students. GiveNDay, coordinated by the NSU Foundation, took place April 6-7, 2022. Also known as #OneDayOnePack, the 24-hour challenge is designed to inspire all supporters of Northern to come together to provide… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- One of Republican U.S. Senator John Thune’s opponents in the South Dakota June primary says he’s on a “rescue mission.” Republican Senate candidate Bruce Whalen. The other Republican candidate opposing Thune is Mark Mowry.

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- There is a second Republican candidate for South Dakota Attorney General and it’s not the current holder of that office, Jason Ravnsborg. Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Director David Natvig will for the office. Natvig formerly served as the Brule County State’s Attorney before being tabbed by Ravnsborg to serve as DCI Director… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Watertown Public Opinion)- Calvin Hillesland, a Watertown High School teacher who gave four students a letter refuting their gender identities, has resigned. Jeff Danielsen, superintendent of the Watertown School District, confirmed Hillesland’s resignation at Monday night’s school board meeting, but offered no other details. The letters were given to students on April 25 at the school,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has finally finalized the list of entities seeking party status in the application for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through South Dakota.  Confusion over proposed routes for the pipeline and the immense number of applications for party status pushed the process beyond the deadline for intervention.  P-U-C… Read more »

LEOLA, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Senate candidates for District 23 addressed the issue of the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg at a candidate forum Monday night in Leola. Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch talks about his no vote and whether Ravnsborg will be a nominee for the post in the November elections. Senator Bryan Breitling… Read more »

LEOLA, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, District 23 candidates held a candidate forum in Leola.  All the candidates express their support of Amendment C. Senator Bryan Breitling: Speaker of the House & Senate candidate Spencer Gosch who help write Amendment C. House candidate Gregory Brooks: House candidate Scott Moore: House candidate James Wangsness: House candidate Brandon… Read more »

LEOLA, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, candidates running the House & Senate seats in District 23 held their forum in Leola.  Among the topics discussed was the CO2 pipeline which will run through this region. Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch whose running for the Senate seat talks about the issue of eminent domain. Incumbent senator… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Another year of below normal runoff into the Missouri River basin will lead to below normal levels on reservoirs and the river. Mike Swenson with the Corps of Engineers River Management Office in Omaha says releases from Gavins Point Dam will stay fairly stable. Swenson says the big reservoirs aren’t expected to rise… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- A major issue for the South Dakota Board of Regents has been trying to define a role for their facilities in Sioux Falls. Originally called the University Center, it was then renamed the Community College for Sioux Falls and struggled with enrollment. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they have revised their… Read more »