WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the US has to confront China on a number of fronts. He says China is actively attempting to undermine American interests. Johnson says fallout from the pandemic shows how much control the US has given to China. China is one of the biggest buyers of US ag… Read more »
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School district prep their educational plans for the next school year
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- School districts are getting extra advice from politicians about their educational plans and how they should be taught. Vermillion School Superintendent Damon Alvey says they are still working on their class plan for this fall. Alvey says their plans are updated every year. Alvey says it was a topic at last weeks “School… Read more »
NRCS announces EQIP signup deadline for next fund batching Is July 9
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in South Dakota has set the deadline for enrollment for the next batch of funding under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program as July 9. South Dakota NRCS EQIP Coordinator Jennifer Wurtz says this signup is for those in one watershed. She says there are several practices that can be utilized… Read more »
Teacher pay in SD among the lowest in the nation
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota average teacher pay has again joined Mississippi at the bottom of the national list. That average briefly jumped into the mid-40s following the passage of a half cent sales tax in 2017 to pay for salary increases. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says teacher pay needs constant attention. Stevens, a member… Read more »
South Dakota Supreme Court to not rule on recreational marijuana until after July 1st
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Supreme Court is still weighing an appeal regarding Amendment A. The Amendment would legalize marijuana for people age 21 and older. It was approved by voters in November. Under state law, ballot measures take effect July 1. According to Greg Sattizahn, State Court Administrator, the appeal related to… Read more »
SD Legislator suggest a lottery system to increase COVID-19 vaccination rate in the state
South Dakota’s slowing Covid-19 vaccination rate has caught the attention of some legislators. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls talked about that rate at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Appropriations Wednesday. Duba says she will contact Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon to talk about vaccination incentives. Legislative Research Council fiscal analyst Joey Knofczynski… Read more »
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 increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,029. The state had 13 new cases and 8 recoveries, increasing active infections to 164. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
South Dakota Parent Connection appearance at the studios
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the women from South Dakota Parent Connection appeared on the KSDN Morning Report. Executive Director, Carla Miller tells us what Parent Connection is about. Miller tells us how the agency handles calls dealing with learning disabilities like austism. South Dakota Parent Connection has an office in Aberdeen & Miller tells us… Read more »
2021 Leola Rhubarb Festival coming up this weekend
LEOLA, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2021 Leola Rhubarb Festival is coming up this weekend. Here’s some event to highlight for Friday. Saturday will be a busy day starting in the morning with the run & parade. Another highlight is the concert on Saturday night. Firework show will follow the concert. The events runs through Sunday. If you… Read more »
SD Transportation Department looking for feedback on STIP
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Transportation Department is starting the next round of public presentations and input to the next STIP, or “Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan.” STIP Coordinator Levi Briggs says this plan starts with what they know about current federal funding. Briggs says future funding is fuzzy right now. Briggs says they have a… Read more »