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November 20, 2019

Searchers find body of missing freshman in Belle Fourche River

VALE, S.D. (AP) — Searchers have found the body of a missing fisherman in western South Dakota. The body of 67-year-old Glen Shay of Vale was found Tuesday in the Belle Fourche River. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office says Shay was last seen Monday afternoon walking with two fishing poles and a folding camp stool… Read more »

November 20, 2019

FEMA wants people with storm and flood damage to register

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota has received the fourth federal disaster declaration this year. This time for September storm and flood damage in parts of southeastern South Dakota. Phil Wernisch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency says they want people with damages to register. Wernisch says they need some basic information from people when… Read more »

November 20, 2019

Farm stress workshops taking place

VIBORG, S.D. (WNAX) – Northern Plains farmers have been under a lot of stress this year with weather challenges, low commodity prices and the trade war. To help battle that, SDSU Extension and Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg are offering a pair of workshops Thursday. Tonya (rud) Rudd is a Registered Nurse and Director of… Read more »

November 20, 2019

Farmers Union President says better broadband needed in rural areas

CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing just over $7 million in high speed broadband infrastructure that will improve e-connectivity for rural households and farms in South Dakota and Iowa. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says the USDA investment is a starting point because better access to broadband is… Read more »

November 20, 2019

Ravnsborg says rules pretty scarce on hemp transportation

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Federal rules dealing with industrial hemp production and transportation were released earlier this month but haven’t answered all questions. South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says the rules on moving hemp are pretty thin. Industrial hemp is illegal in South Dakota but the federal rules allow the movement of hemp across… Read more »

November 20, 2019

Retail stores gearing up for Holiday shopping rush

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Retail stores are getting ready for “Black Friday” and the holiday rush to Christmas. Nate Welch, Executive Director of the Vermillion Chamber and Development Corporation, says they continue to work with their retailers for that and long term.   Welch says they want to help find the next generation of retail… Read more »

November 20, 2019

Annual Winterfest this weekend at Aberdeen Civic Arena

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 41st Annual Winterfest takes place this weekend at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. The two-day event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Area Arts Council and the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. David Eckert, Aberdeen Recreation Cultural Center Supervisor, provides the details of the event. He said Winterfest provides an ideal… Read more »

November 20, 2019

New meth campaign drawing some negative reviews

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The state’s new “Meth, we’re on it” campaign got the attention of members of the legislature’s Executive Board. At the end of a briefing with Craig Price, head of the Department of Public Safety, Senator Brock Greenfield of Clark said he has been hearing from people in his district. Greenfield asked… Read more »

November 19, 2019

South Dakota man arrested following high-speed chase in Nebraska

LAUREL, Neb. (WNAX) – Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, working with the Cedar and Antelope County Sheriff’s Offices and the Laurel and Randolph Police Departments apprehended a subject following a pursuit Monday morning in northeast Nebraska. At approximately 8:15 a.m. Monday, troopers were informed that the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office was in pursuit of… Read more »

November 19, 2019

Presentation College makes donation to Avera 3D mammogram program

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Presentation College Saints are proud to present a check for more than $2,000 to the Avera St. Luke’s Foundation, in support of Avera’s 3D mammogram program. Multiple teams participated in fundraising efforts during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Led by PC Volleyball coaches and players, the Saints held various… Read more »

November 19, 2019

Road to be closed for sewer repair

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for sewer repair: 1st Avenue NE from North Penn to North Dakota St.  Work is expected to last the entire day on Wednesday.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »

November 19, 2019

Sioux Falls man accidentally fires gun inside his pants pocket

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls police say an intoxicated man escaped injury when he accidentally fired his gun inside his pants pocket. The 24-year-old Sioux Falls man was arrested Monday for reckless discharge of a weapon and possession of a gun while intoxicated. Police say officers heard a gunshot and responded to a… Read more »

November 19, 2019

Sioux Falls among first cities to have 5G service

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Sioux Falls will be among the first cities in the country to have 5G broadband cell service go online. South Dakota Senator John Thune has been pushing for the upgrades and says it is becoming a matter of national security. Thune says the U.S. won the race to 4G and all… Read more »