PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- After spiking to over nine percent at the start of the pandemic last spring, South Dakotas unemployment rate has dropped back down below three percent. That has many businesses and manufacturers scrambling to find workers again. Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says its still a matter of… Read more »
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Matt Gassen, CEO of Feeding South Dakota set to retire in August
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Matt Gassen, the long time C.E.O. of Feeding South Dakota has announced that he will retire at the end of August. He says its time to spend more time with his family. Gassen says it will be difficult to leave. Feeding South Dakota now distributes more than seventeen million pounds of food every… Read more »
Vaccinations in South Dakota open to critical infrastructure workers, online vaccine appointment Sscheduling also now available
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Vaccinations in South Dakota have opened to group 1E and Avera has launched online appointments for the public. Group 1E includes fire service personnel and other critical infrastructure workers: •Water and wastewater •Energy •Finance •Food service •Food and agriculture •Legal •Manufacturing •Shelter and housing •Transportation and logistics •Information technology •Communications South… Read more »
Senator Thune to travel to U.S. southern border this week to see growing crisis firsthand
WASHINGTON(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the ongoing border crisis and the role that the Biden administration has played in its rapid acceleration. Thune also discussed his upcoming trip to the border to survey the current situation, assess what Congress can do to help, and determine what actions the Biden administration… Read more »
Rapid City Police Department looking for person of interest in homicide case
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Following the discovery of a body with signs of trauma consistent with homicide on Tuesday, Rapid City Police Department community relations specialist Brendyn Medina said the Criminal Investigations Division has kept busy. The investigation remains in the early stages, meaning information about the crime is sparse at this time. Medina said the… Read more »
More reactions to HB 1217 the fairness in women’s sports bill
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- South Dakota lawmakers will have at least one piece of legislation to address when they return to Pierre Monday for the final day of the 2021 legislative session. House Bill 1217, the so-called ‘fairness in women’s sports’ bill has not been signed yet by Governor Krisit Noem. Noem has instead called for a… Read more »
Yankton Chamber of Commerce hires new tourism director
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce has hired a new Tourism Director. Jay Gravholt will be joining late next month. Gravholt says the town has attractions beyond the Missouri River and Lewis & Clark Lake. Gravholt says he would like to see more groups come to the area. Gravholt is a former news… Read more »
The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce hosting a luncheon April 1st to feature 2021 SD legislative session
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Chamber is hosting a chamber luncheon on Thursday, April 1st at 12pm at the Ramkota. The luncheon feature the wrap-up of the 2021 legislative session presented by David Owen, SD Chamber and Julie Johnson. Cost to attend the luncheon is $15 for Chamber members, and $20 for non-Chamber members. The… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported 3 COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,927. The state had 254 new cases and 173 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,428. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Spring auction for public land here in South Dakota being pushed back
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- One sign of spring is the annual public land lease auction. Ryan Brunner, Commissioner of the Office of School & Public Lands, says they are moving the auction back a few weeks. Brunner says the money from the leases along with the sale of some public lands goes into their investment fund. Brunner… Read more »