WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown School District has just sent out a communication to parents regarding an incident involving an instructor at the Watertown High School who engaged in sexual activity with a student. The press release and messages to parents do not indicate the individual. Jordan Bakken, 32, of Watertown, is an English teacher with… Read more »
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Democrats oppose work requirement for Medicaid
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Supporters want to give South Dakota voters the chance to “clarify” whether or not the state should have the option of adding a work requirement for able bodied individuals who receive Medicaid….while opponents say such requirements are not effective and they would constitute an expansion of government control. The state Senate State passed… Read more »
More from last week’s tourism conference held in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Visitor spending and total visitation each set all-time records in South Dakota in 2023 and the state Tourism Department plans to build on that momentum in 2024. Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says the state has a lot of unique places and things to see and the department’s variety of “passports” helps guide people… Read more »
Governor Noem going to warzone at Southern Border
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will be going to the warzone at the southern border to stand with Texas and the National Guard and tell them that the nation is with them. She made the announcement on “Hannity” on Fox News. “This is about our Constitution. This is… Read more »
South Dakota Historical Society receive feedback from Aberdeen residents about the new museum
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Historical Society made a stop in Aberdeen Thursday looking for feedback for the upcoming South Dakota History Museum. It was the twelfth of thirteen stops they made all across the state. South Dakota State Historian Dr. Ben Jones: Jones talks about the role of the South Dakota Historical Society and… Read more »
South Dakota Senate passes SB89
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – An Aberdeen-area Republican wants to give landlords more control over their residential properties. But that control would ultimately come at the expense of tenants, opponents of Senate Bill 89 argue. The State Senate advanced Sen. Michael Rohl’s proposal Thursday to cut the required notice of eviction for “at will” tenants in half,… Read more »
Cracker Barrel session planned for Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the first of three cracker barrel sessions scheduled for this year. Aberdeen lobbyist Julie Johnson will be the moderator. Legislators from Districts 1, 3, 23 are all invited. They will discuss what’s happening in Pierre and some of the bills they are sponsoring.… Read more »
Sioux Falls arrested following assault at the Banquet
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A Sioux Falls man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing an employee at The Banquet Wednesday night. The suspect was told to leave the feeding ministry’s evening meal because of his behavior. He left, but quickly returned and was confronted by the employee. The suspect was found and arrested a short time… Read more »
Slick road conditions leads to accidents in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It was a bit like a demolition derby for a time. Sioux Falls Police reported 39 accidents in the city between five and nine this morning. Information officer Sam Clemens offers some advice. Night time and early morning hours are likely to produce similar icy conditions over the next few days.
South Dakota Legislature to address abortion amendment
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The abortion debate is about to rise in the South Dakota Legislature. A resolution is being introduced to express the legislature’s opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would enshrine abortion in the state constitution. State House Majority Leader Will Mortenson says he wants residents to fully understand what’s being proposed. Mortenson says… Read more »