YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Educators are pushing back against charges from some politicians that teachers and schools are “indoctrinating” students in everything from negative American history to critical race theory. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says the districts education policy has been consistent over the years. Kindle says they include American history and civics in most grade… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations spent several hours on the USD campus in Vermillion this week, talking about and questioning diversity efforts. Committee Co-Chair, Representative Chris Karr of Sioux Falls, says the issue first came up during the legislative session. Karr says they wanted to know how and where state dollars are being… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease has gathered a lot of interest and criticism. The FDA approved the use of Aduhelm over the objections of some doctors on their advisory panel. Leslie Morrow, Executive Director of the South Dakota Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association says the drug offers new hope. Morrow says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced a holiday for state workers on Friday, June 18, 2021, in honor of Juneteenth. This is in response to the “Juneteenth National Independence Day Act”, which was signed today by President Joseph R. Biden.   “‘All men are created equal.’ That is America’s foundational ideal,” said… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Pipestone Systems, which began their Wholestone Farms project and built a pork processing facility in Fremont, Nebraska is now planning on building a $500 million pork processing plant in Sioux Falls. Luke Minion with Pipestone Systems says they hope to open their new processing plant sometime in 2025. He says their Wholestone… Read more »

BASSETT, N.E.(WNAX)- A national republican operative says South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is becoming an important national figure in the GOP. Corey Lewandowski says Noem has an important race next year. Lewandowski says Noem has become known nationally for what she did in South Dakota during the pandemic. Lewandowski was appearing with Nebraska republican candidate… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem, along with the South Dakota Department of Health and the South Dakota Department of Education, launched medcannabis.sd.gov, a website to answer questions and provide information about the upcoming medical cannabis program set to take effect on July 1, 2021. “One of my jobs as governor is to make… Read more »

Ipswich, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-    The 18th annual Ipswich Trail Days gets underway today after missing out last year due to COVID-19. According to their website www.ipswichtraildays.com, here is the schedule through the weekend. FRIDAY JUNE 18 11:30   Registration for Trail Days Cup Golf Tournament at Split Rock Country Club 12:00   Shot Gun start for 4-person, 18-hole… Read more »