ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The May meeting of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Affairs Committee will feature speaker Dr. Margaret Huber, President of Presentation College. Dr. Huber will address projects and programs at the university. This event will take place on Thursday, May 2 at noon at the Best Western Ramkota. An… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Misperceptions about free speech policy and cultural sensitivities led to complaints and concerns about a “Hawaii Day” themed party at the Law School at the University of South Dakota. USD President Sheila Gestring says the Student Bar Association (SBA) asked for approval to hold the event. Gestring, appearing before the legislatures… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will speak with students at Aberdeen Central High School, tour Agtegra and will also receive a tour of Northern State University on Thursday, April 25. Johnson will meet with Aberdeen Central High School students from 9:30 to 11 a.m. He will then tour the Agtegra… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Pierson Ford-Lincoln is hosting a Drive 4 Ur Community Event on Thursday, April 25 to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area. People can stop at Pierson’s from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or the Boys & Girls Club, 1121 First Ave. SE from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019, water will be off in the below area to install a new water line:           From 25th Avenue NE to 29th Avenue NE The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A second South Dakota businessman accused of defrauding investors in a scheme to build an $11 million fish farm is on trial in federal court. Timothy Burns is charged with wire fraud and aiding and abetting for his alleged role in soliciting investors for Global Aquaponics in Brookings. Businessman Tobias… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature set up interim topics and committees for summer studies. One mandated study will be on special education. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says it is a continuation. Bolin says they are looking for wide representation. Another study will look at offenses related to… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Sabrina King has been named director of campaigns for the ACLU of South Dakota, North Dakota and Wyoming. In this new role, King will be responsible for developing and implementing effective, non-partisan issue campaign strategies to defend and strengthen civil liberties and civil rights throughout South Dakota, North Dakota… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Seventh Annual Aspiring Hoops Basketball Game takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Barnett Center. Alison Kuch, (cook) a student in the Northern State Adaptive PE Class, talked about the event. There is no admission, but a free will donation will be accepted. In addition to the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — There’s an even chance that soybeans farmers won’t be getting into the fields when they’d like to in South Dakota. Jerry Schmidt, President of the South Dakota Soybean Growers Association, talked about the issue. But he tells Kelo Radio’s It’s Your Business Show that farmers still have a couple of months… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson spent several days last week along the U.S. – Mexican border in Arizona. He says there aren’t any quick fixes to the surge of immigrants appearing at the border. Johnson says he heard and saw evidence of the drug trade going on along the border. Johnson… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature holds its first meeting of the interim today in Pierre. On the agenda is a review of the operation plan of the Board of Regents to replace the University Center in Sioux Falls with a new college under the University… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Members of the legislatures Government Operations and Audit Committee will hear about the free speech policy at the University of South Dakota. A Hawaiian themed party gone wrong at the law school triggered the appearance before lawmakers. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says they want an update of how the situation… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Across South Dakota, state, county and local government organizations, schools, law enforcement and more all strive to keep children safe from abuse. But, if a child needs more assurance than those agencies can provide, that’s where Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) may be… Read more »

SELBY, S.D. (AP) — The future of South Dakota’s Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area is in doubt after a request for federal funding to restore its dam was denied. State officials sought a federal disaster declaration for the Selby park after heavy rains washed out its dam last year, causing Lake Hiddenwood to empty, Aberdeen American… Read more »