SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota officials say they plan to build a security fence budgeted for $400,000 around the official governor’s residence to protect Gov. Kristi Noem. Noem’s office did not give specifics on any threats. But her spokeswoman Maggie Seidel says her security team recommended the fence. Noem’s administration had proposed the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — With the deadline to allocate federal coronavirus relief funds approaching at the end of the year, South Dakota legislators are split on whether to call a special session to determine how the funds should be used. Senate Republicans are willing to wait to see if federal negotiations in Congress are… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. Postal Service has become a flash point in the mail in voting debate. Mail is piling up as the agency is under attack from the President. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says the timing is not good. Johnson says Congress had a hand in causing the financial issues for… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Construction on Watertown’s new airport terminal could get started as early as Oct. 1. Airport Manager Todd Syhre says sealed bids will be opened Aug. 20. They’ll be reviewed by the Airport Board on Aug. 31, with a construction bid awarded by the city council at their Sept. 8 meeting. He says… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota beef is again the official meat for this year’s 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The South Dakota Beef Industry Council is sponsoring The Beef, Brews and Bikers Throwdown featuring six breweries in the Black Hills that paired a beef entrée with a microbrew. The culinary competition was judged by… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Even as the coronavirus pandemic continues, health care providers are worried about the start of the flu season. Yankton Doctor Mike Pietila says the flu is different than the coronavirus. Pietila says it will be critical that more people get flu shots this year. Pietila says he is concerned about health… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Legislative Research Council is reporting state sales taxes up 17 percent in July over last year and 10 percent above legislative estimates. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the Retailers Association, says that increase isn’t spread evenly across their members. Sanderson says many service businesses are really struggling. Sanderson… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — South Dakota schools kick off another academic year in the days ahead, and for many students, it’ll be the first time they’ve been in a classroom since March, when COVID-19 shut down school buildings. School administrators have been working throughout the summer to formulate plans for a return to “in class”… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A staple at the Brown County Fair will be a part of this week’s Brown County Summer Fest. The Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area will once again be working concessions underneath the grandstand. Mike Herman, Executive Director at the club, said this is the biggest fundraiser of the year.… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – As the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally hits mid-week, the city of Sturgis says they are seeing similar to lower numbers than last year in several categories. As of the close of business Tuesday, the city had issued 503 temporary vending permits. That is down from last year’s 628 at this time. City… Read more »