SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota’s minimum wage will increase at the start of 2025. Beginning Jan. 1, the state minimum wage will go up 30 cents for non-tipped employees, making the new minimum wage $11.50/hour. The amount is adjusted each year based on increases in the cost of living. For employees… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A mental health situation brought a large law enforcement presence to the Hughes County Courthouse around 1pm. Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says units from both the Pierre Police Department and Hughes County Sheriff’s Office responded to the north parking lot at the courthouse for an incident involving a reported firearm. Pelle says… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -An evening memo to all South Dakota Department of Corrections staff confirmed news that had been circulating for hours on Tuesday, October 22nd. Teresa Bittinger, Warden at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, is no longer in the position. The memo, written to staff by Director of… Read more »

MILLER, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The Miller Police Department (MPD), Hand County Sheriff’s Office and K9 Ringo were making parole and probation checks on Tuesday. According to the MPD Facebook post on Tuesday, officers found and confiscated liquid methamphetamine, crystal meth and drug paraphernalia at a residence. One person was arrested but the person’s name was… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is currently accepting applications from college students to serve as interns during the spring 2025 semester. Positions are available in his Washington, D.C. office and his state offices in Pierre, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Spring internships typically run from January to May, but dates can be tailored… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the spring in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee hearings and briefings, answering constituent phone calls, sorting mail, and providing support to the staff and the Member of Congress.… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Carolynn Anderson, Finance Officer for the City of Wall, was elected president of the South Dakota Municipal League (SDML) at the association’s annual membership meeting earlier this month. Anderson joins 18 other municipal employees and elected officials from across South Dakota to comprise the Board of Directors for the Municipal… Read more »

FORT Pierre, S.D.(Press Release) – Robin Bobzien, city manager of Aberdeen, SD, was recognized earlier this month with the prestigious Excellence in South Dakota Municipal Government Award. The award was recognized at Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting by Commissioner Mike Wiese. The award is presented by the South Dakota Municipal League (SDML) each year to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- There are seven ballot measures on South Dakota’s Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot. One of them is Initiated Measure 28. Supporters of IM28 say it would eliminate the state’s 4.2% portion of the sales tax charged on most things sold for human consumption, but municipalities’ tax stream wouldn’t be affected. Opponents of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Arts Council is starting their next membership drive. Executive Director Jason Hill provide background on the council. Hill discuss some of the causes the council is working on. Hill discuss the cost for membership. You can learn more about the council or wish to become a member, you can visit… Read more »