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April 15, 2019

Sioux Falls mayor keynote speaker at Community Prayer Breakfast

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken will be the keynote speaker at the 34th Annual Aberdeen Community Prayer Breakfast. The event takes place from 6:45 to 8:05 a.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Ramkota Hotel Convention Center. TenHaken established a reputation as a leader in marketing technology prior to becoming mayor of… Read more »

April 15, 2019

Farmers Union leaders meet with policy makers in Washington

HURON, S.D. (Press Release) – Presidents of South Dakota and North Dakota Farmers Union, met with policy makers in D.C. to discuss commodity transportation costs, crop insurance alternatives and renewable fuels on behalf of family farmers and ranchers. “Times are tough throughout production agriculture, so we are working to do what we can to make… Read more »

April 12, 2019

State digging out from latest snow storm

RAPID CITY, S.D. (DBE Radio Group) – Well, it’s calm and most places the snow has stopped. Eric Helgeson at the National Weather Service office Rapid City reviewed the storm which started Tuesday night and switched over to snow pretty quickly. He said there are still awaiting totals for many places. Weekend weather is still… Read more »

April 12, 2019

Thune addresses robocalls at hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator John Thune, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee and chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, convened a hearing titled, “Illegal Robocalls: Calling All to Stop the Scourge.” Saying they have become major irritants. Thune says there are some automated calls that are… Read more »

April 12, 2019

Weather causes power outages in southern South Dakota

MARION, S.D. (WNAX) – The freezing rain, sleet, snow and high winds are combining to drop power poles and lines across the area. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric based in Marion, says they are seeing it all across their system. Schardin says outage numbers have gone up and down. Schardin says they are using… Read more »

April 12, 2019

Humane Society’s Second Paw Sale April 27

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Donations may be dropped off next week for the Aberdeen Area Humane Society’s Second Paw Sale. That event will take place on Saturday, April 27 at the Brown County Fairgrounds Clubhouse. Christa Swingler, Treasurer for the Humane Society, said that there are two Second Paw Sales held during the year. Donations… Read more »

April 12, 2019

Summer study to look at electric services

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill dealing with service territories between rural electric co-ops and municipal utilities was delayed several times during this year’s legislative session. With no compromise, lawmakers set up a summer study to look at the issue. Chris Studer, Chief Member & Public Relations Officer for East River Electric says losing service… Read more »

April 11, 2019

Many state offices to be closed again on Friday

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Gov. Kristi Noem has ordered state government offices in 50 counties to be closed all day Friday because of the continuing April snow storm while state government offices in the 16 remaining counties will open either in the morning or afternoon. The openings or closures for state offices were decided… Read more »

April 11, 2019

Snow removal alert issued in the City of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A snow removal alert has been issued in the City of Aberdeen. • Plowing on POSTED EMERGENCY SNOW ROUTES will begin at 6 AM, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019. • Plowing on NORTH-SOUTH STREETS in Zone 2 and plowing of all streets and avenues in Zone 3 will begin at… Read more »

April 11, 2019

Garbage change due to weather conditions

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to extreme high winds, Solid Waste crews cannot get to the Landfill safely, therefore Solid Waste collection will be suspended for Thursday April 11, 2019. For those residents that do not receive service this week, please place out for next week’s collection. We apologize for any inconvenience.

April 11, 2019

No travel advised for highways and township roads in Brown County

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the heavy snow, limited visibility, snow/ice covered roadways, the status of water along the roadways, and damage on some roadways from flooding the Brown County Sheriff has issued a NO TRAVEL advisory for Brown County highways and township roads. State DOT has also issued a NO TRAVEL advisory… Read more »

April 11, 2019

Blizzard conditions to persist throughout the day

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Expect blowing snow to continue throughout the day as a major snow storm moves across the state. Aaron Dorn, Lead Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, said there may even be some thunder and lightning that accompanies the snow. Total accumulations by the time the snow finishes will likely… Read more »

April 11, 2019

Chamber President says workforce development problem not solved

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Unlike past sessions, South Dakota legislators did not debate any major workforce development proposals this year. Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says the problem has not been solved. Owen says there are some big questions to answer. Owen says businesses need people with more than… Read more »

April 11, 2019

Senator Kennedy gives Gov. Noem high marks

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – This was the first legislative session for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem following her election last November.  It can take some adjustments. Senator Craig Kennedy of Yankton gives the Governor high marks. Kennedy, assistant minority leader, says their caucus met with the Governor on the final day of this year’s session.… Read more »