FORT SISSETON, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – COVID may have canceled the Frontier Christmas event at Fort Sisseton this winter, but didn’t dampen Christmas cheer at the state park located about 60 miles northeast of Aberdeen. A Christmas Light Display is currently underway at the facility. Ali Tonsfeldt, Park Manager, provides the details. The event also includes… Read more »

BOWDLE, S.D. (By American News Staff reports) – An earthquake was reported in northern South Dakota late Tuesday night. Because it’s 2020. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 3.2 magnitude earthquake about 7.5 miles north-northwest of Bowdle. It was at 11:59 Tuesday night. The quake’s depth was about 3.1 miles, according to the geological survey.… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is proposing a number of building projects across the state using about $100 million of so-called one-time money. She gave her budget address to legislators Tuesday in Pierre. Democratic Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says all of that one time money came from taxpayers somewhere. Cwach… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem outlined her proposed 2022 State Budget during an address to state legislators Tuesday in Pierre. She listed three priorities, one of which is strengthening communities. Noem also proposed specific increases for education and state employees. The Governor also offered to provide different health insurance options… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The State of South Dakota got about $1.2 billion from the federal government earlier this year to help offset costs from the COVID-19 pandemic. There was still about $400 million of that remaining which has to be spent by the end of the year. Liza Clark, Commissioner of the Bureau of… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Forest management is crucial for a healthy ecosystem, but also helps prevent disastrous wildfires like those seen this summer, which is why rangers in the Black Hills National Forest have focused on prescribed burns while the weather permits. Scott Jacobson, public affairs officer for the Black Hills National Forest, said… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – While new COVID-19 infection numbers in South Dakota are slowing down, hospitals are still close to capacity. Dr Michael Elliott, Medical Director at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, says their numbers are very high. Elliot says many of the COVID patients need long term care. Elliot says they are… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota schools have had to meet accountability rules for teacher pay for the past four years. Those rules and teacher pay increases came from recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Task Force in 2015. Cody Stoeser, the director of Finance and Management for the Department of Education, updated the Interim Joint… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Fort Pierre City Council has filled the Ward III Council seat being vacated by Mike Weisgram. Fort Pierre Mayor Gloria Hanson made the announcement. She says Seiler has a wealth of experience with the city including prior time on the Council. The appointment of Seiler to the Fort Pierre… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – A 31-year-old Brookings man has died of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash that occurred early Saturday morning north of Brookings. A 2004 Ford F-150 pickup was northbound on 470th Avenue when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the east ditch, went back across the roadway and into… Read more »