PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — It’s been a down year for tourism in South Dakota, but that’s the case in every state because of COVID-19. South Dakota Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says spending and visitor numbers have been down, but the silver lining is that as summer has progressed, things have gotten better. Hagen also… Read more »
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Brookings City Council withdraws appeal over jail expansion
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Brookings City Council voted 5-2 to withdraw their state supreme court appeal over the Brookings County jail expansion. In March, a circuit court judge ruled in favor of Brookings County and said a planned jail expansion may move forward. He ruled the City of Brookings was mistaken in its judgement… Read more »
University officials adjusting to new norm on campuses
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – As classes begin on university campuses this week, administrators are helping freshmen settle in, get acquainted and stay socially distanced. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says they had a lot of outdoor activities for first-year students. Dunn says they are making adjustments to activities this term. Dunn says there… Read more »
Farmers waiting for federal approval on industrial hemp
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota farmers are waiting for federal approval of the state’s plan for industrial hemp. South Dakota Farmers Union’s Lobbyist Mitch (rick-tur) Richter says the feds are looking at South Dakota’s hemp plan and a state Agriculture Department Hemp manager has been put in place. He says once the federal government… Read more »
One new COVID-related death, 123 new cases reported
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota had an increase of 59 active COVID-19 cases and one new COVID-related death according to figures released by the state department of health today. The death brings the state’s total to 155. South Dakota had 123 new cases and 63 recoveries, pushing the state’s number of active infections to… Read more »
Man injured at track meet in Sioux Falls files a lawsuit
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A man who was seriously injured when he was hit by a discus at a South Dakota high school track meet has filed a lawsuit seeking damages. Michael Moses was watching the South Dakota State High School Track Meet with his family in Sioux Falls last year and was standing… Read more »
Fire damages Sturgis donut shop
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – Firefighters from Sturgis, Whitewood and Fort Meade responded to a structure fire on Main Street Sturgis early Wednesday morning. According to Sturgis Fire Chief Scott Lensegrav, the call came in at approximately 2:24 a.m. He says the fire caused significant interior damage to Weimers Diner and Donuts at 1120 Main Street,… Read more »
Northern to hold march to commemorate anniversary of women’s right to vote
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Northern State University will hold a march through campus to commemorate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. The march will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Stacie Varnson, NSU Executive Director of Student Success, talked about the march. There will also be an exhibit of artifacts… Read more »
Hughes County Commission approves two vote centers
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Hughes County Commission this week approved a resolution establishing an additional two vote centers in Hughes County for the general election in November. Auditor Jane Naylor says only three votes centers were used for the primary election. Hughes County normally uses seven vote centers, five in Pierre and one… Read more »
Eight arrested in sex trafficking investigation at Sturgis
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — An investigation into sex trafficking at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has resulted in the arrest of eight men in South Dakota. U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons has announced that two of the men had been arrested on charges of attempting commercial sex trafficking of a minor. Six others were arrested for… Read more »