ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is requesting all city residents operating recreational vehicles (snowmobiles, ATV’s, 4-wheel drive vehicles) to please refrain from operating those vehicles in any parks, recreation and forestry areas.  Those areas off-limits to all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles are all city-maintained parks, athletic complexes, recreational trails,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered flags at the South Dakota State Capitol to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. until sunset on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, to honor the life of George Blair, a former legislator. Blair served in the South Dakota Legislature from 1979 until 1986. A memorial… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – A 30-year-old Sioux Falls man has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning north of Sioux Falls. A 2007 GMC Envoy was northbound on Interstate 29 when it ran off the road to the left, into the median and into the southbound… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The first Lucky For Life drawing of the new year was highlighted by continued success for South Dakota Lottery players. A ticket matching 5 of 5 winning numbers was sold at Coyle’s Super Valu in Philip prior to Thursday’s drawing, earning the game’s second prize of $25,000 a year for… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota’s minimum wage is increasing slightly with the the start of the new year. The state’s minimum wage will now be $9.30 per hour. That’s an increase of 20 cents from 2019. Workers who receive tips will see their minimum wage rise to $4.65 per hour. The increases are part… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Authorities are investigating a federal agent’s shooting of a suspect near Rapid City that began with a car chase on the Pine Ridge Reservation last month. The Rapid City Journal reported Thursday that the FBI is investigating what prompted the car pursuit and the reason for the shooting. Federal prosecutors… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Leaders from several Sioux tribes in South Dakota are making a statement that they don’t support this year’s pick for the State of the Tribes address. They say they will be holding their own event rather than participate in the annual speech that is scheduled to be delivered by Gov. Kristi… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Sioux Falls police have started their annual culling of the city’s deer population. This year the city has requested a permit for removing 70 deer. It is the sixth year that Sioux Falls has harvested deer to reduce property damage and improve the health of the city’s deer population. Officials… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – After nearly 24 years with the South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre, executive director Kristie Maher has resigned, effective Feb. 1, 2020. Maher started as a museum educator. She was appointed executive director in 1999. Board President Zach Parsons says they’ve begun a search to fill the position and plan… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a hazard mitigation information center set up at Ace Hardware in Yankton. Spokesman David Morgan says they have information to help people avoid damage from future natural disasters. Morgan says they also have information available about flood insurance. Morgan says they can point people that… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The Small Business Administration has been actively making loans to people and businesses following the latest disaster declaration in South Dakota. Spokesperson Cynthia Cowell says they have now made over $5 million in loans for homes and businesses. She says the loans are available to businesses in counties close to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 74th Annual South Dakota Snow Queen Festival will take place next Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre. The Junior Snow Queen will be crowned this Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Civic Theatre. Both events start at 7 p.m. Liz Flannery, South Dakota Snow Queen President, said that 27… Read more »

PLATTE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators are hearing about lots of issues ahead of the start of this year’s session. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says some of those issues stand out. Qualm says no matter the priority, it will all depend on the money available. Qualm says small changes in state… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – State aid to education and pay for state workers are among the issues of concern to South Dakota legislators. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says taking care of state employees has to be a priority. Cwach, a Democrat, says he is puzzled by the minimal increase proposed for state aid to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota’s State Historic Preservation Officer has been appointed to serve as an expert member of the President’s Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Director of the South Dakota State Historical Society Jay Vogt of Pierre says the group works to promote historic preservation and oversees the historic preservation review process… Read more »