SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The massive Amazon fulfillment Center in Sioux Falls is on the move… It employs thousands of people…and a few robots. Jodi Schwan from sioux Falls Business tells us about “Kermit”… Amazon is now employs around 2500 humans.
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Lawmakers Examining Medicaid Expansion Numbers
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – Lawmakers are examining Medicaid Expansion numbers, which have been lagging in South Dakota. Representative Linda Duba of Sioux Falls expressed concern about the high number of people who lost Medicaid coverage after the COVID emergency ended. Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff says department specialists work hard to make sure people get… Read more »
Legislature’s Appropriations Committee Federal Funds Update
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – The Legislature’s Appropriations Committee is taking another run through the numbers before the 2024 Legislative Session. The Committee just finished hearing the progress of spending Federal money from COVID relief. The state received 975-million dollars. All but 105-million of that has been spoken for, and Jim Terwilliger of the Bureau of… Read more »
Fate of Walworth County solar farm in jeopardy as setback proposal moves forward
MOBRIDGE, S.D.(The Dakota Scout)- The future of a planned solar farm in north-central South Dakota could be in question as proposed regulations that have the backing of project opponents inch ahead. The Walworth County Commission this week, acting as the county’s zoning board, gave preliminary approval to a proposed ordinance that would establish a 1,000-foot… Read more »
Winterfest coming up this weekend
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The 45th Annual Winterfest will be held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena, 203 S. Washington Street in Aberdeen, SD on Saturday and Sunday, November 18-19. Hours on Saturday are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This holiday tradition is free attend. Winterfest features handcrafted… Read more »
Representative Jon Hansen explains the abortion amendment
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Rep Jon Hansen appeared on “Catholic Views” this weekend to explain his interpretation of the constitutional amendment to legalize abortion in the state of South Dakota. The amendment is being pushed by Dakotans for Health. Hansen discuss how deceiving he believes the amendment is. Hansen talks about how the group is deceiving… Read more »
For You Boutique Opens in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – A new boutique is now open for business on historic main street in Aberdeen. For You Boutique is located at 120 North Main Street, in the old Bremer Photography building, just north of the railroad tracks. Tim and Stacy Baadte are the owners of this new local store, which… Read more »
Clark ambulance service shut down for at least a week
CLARK, S.D.(KXLG)- Unresolved staffing and pay issues between Clark County Ambulance and the Clark County Commissioners came to a head at Thursday’s commission meeting, and the commissioners have decided to temporarily contract with Watertown Fire and Rescue to provide ambulance service to county residents. The move sparked plenty of negative comments on social media, but… Read more »
Representative Roger Chase talks about summer study on county funding
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Roger Chase will be term limited out of the SD House of Representative following the 2024 session. He announced that he is stepping aside from public service. He served this summer as chairman of the Summer study committee on county spending. Recommendations will be made before the Executive Board November 14th. Chase previously… Read more »
Senator Rounds deliver Veteran’s Day message to students at Aberdeen Central
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, Senator Mike Rounds was invited to deliver the keynote address at the Veteran’s Day program at Aberdeen Central High School. Senator Rounds talk about the meaning of Veteran’s Day. Rounds discuss veterans who served even during peace time. Rounds talks about an award that they are giving away to veterans during… Read more »