PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The 2020 Governor’s Hunt and Sportsmen’s Showcase will be based out of Sioux Falls rather than Pierre, a disappointing move for the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau. Gov. Kristi Noem announced Monday the Governor’s Hunt is being transformed into an industry showcase for the nation. Director… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A brother went into a burning mobile home and rescued his little sister Tuesday morning at Park Village. A fire broke out around 8 a.m. and was noticed by a highway patrol officer, who happened to be passing by on Highway 281. Stacy Vrchota, Battalion Chief with Aberdeen Fire and Rescue,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city wide spraying for Thursday, June 13, 2019 between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. The Adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota farmers had a good week for fieldwork as they try to get their crops in. The federal crop report says there were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday. Farmers are still well behind on their corn planting after a wet spring, though. Corn planted… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says a fence will not be built around the governor’s residence. Public safety officials were reviewing security needs at the governor’s residence in Pierre, including the possible installation of a fence. But Noem tweeted Monday that the research is complete and “there are no plans to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he and Maine Senator Angus King are reintroducing a bill to allow broader sales of meat products. Rounds says under the current rules, market access is limited. Rounds says the standards are the same from state to state. Rounds hopes to get the bill to… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Demand continues for health care workers, from beginning CNA’s to specialized physicians.  Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says their vacancies vary a bit during the year. Ekeren says the demand for doctors continues. Ekeren says they are also looking for related professionals. Avera Sacred Heart has… Read more »

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers is adjusting releases from dams on the Missouri River, attempting to balance inflows from upstream with continued high water downstream. Mike Swenson, a hydraulic engineer with the Corps in Omaha, says they look to keep releases from Gavins Point Dam fairly steady. Swenson says they are looking… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 44th Annual Arts in the Park takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16 at Meglaard Park. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Stacy Braun, Executive Director of the Aberdeen Area Arts Council, talked about this year’s event. She said there are… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has released a rule proposal designed to update biotechnology regulations. The Trump administration calls it a balanced approach that protects plant health while allowing agricultural innovation to thrive. South Dakota Corn Grower’s President Doug Noem is pleased to see the agency moving forward with… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Over the weekend Mexico reached an agreement with the United States over immigration that will keep tariffs from being placed on Mexico. South Dakota Pork Producers Council Executive Director Glenn Muller says Mexico is the top market for U.S. pork and keeping those tariffs off is critical in avoiding any retaliation… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A groundbreaking ceremony and blessing for Presentation Place is set for 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, on the east side of Mother Joseph Manor, 1002 N. Jay St. Refreshments will follow in Center Court at Nano Nagle Village. Earlier, the Presentation Sisters of Aberdeen announced plans to build new residences… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook Post) – On June 9, 2019 members of the Brown County Drug Task Force received information in reference to individuals distributing methamphetamine in Aberdeen. Investigators with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Criminal Investigation, and the Aberdeen Police Department initiated a narcotics investigation in the 900 block of S 2nd… Read more »

TUTHILL, S.D. (Press Release) – A Martin, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died last Tuesday afternoon in a one-vehicle rollover north of Tuthill. A 2007 Chevrolet Malibu was northbound on 237th Avenue, traveling around a curve when it left the roadway. The vehicle entered the east ditch, tipped and rolled. Leota… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today announced that the 2020 Governor’s Hunt and Sportsmen’s Showcase will be based out of the Sioux Falls Convention Center. “Over the years, the Governor’s Hunt has brought thousands of business leaders to our state to experience both our pheasant habitat and our business habitat,” said Noem. “By… Read more »