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PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office summer internship program. Student interns will work with staff on various projects depending on interests and strengths, but typical duties include aiding the governor’s general counsel, director of constituent services, and communications team; conducting policy research; preparing policy briefings;… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the predicted winter storm this week, the Aberdeen Chamber’s Ag Committee will postpone its National Ag Day activities from, Thursday, March 14, to Wednesday, March 27. Committee members will be in Kessler’s from 9 am to 1 pm and Ken’s Super Fair Foods from 2 pm to 7… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota state government officials urge citizens to make preparations now, which includes adjusting travel plans, for a late-winter storm
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – A major storm will bring everything from blizzard conditions to thunderstorms over the next few days. Kyle Weisser at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says west river will see the heavy snow and winds first. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/12081452/Kyle-Weisser-312a.mp3 Weisser says heavy rain is still the threat in east river South… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls man who discovered a dead infant in a ditch 38 years ago said following the arrest of the child’s biological mother that he still mourns the loss of a child he wishes he had found alive. Lee Litz told the Sioux Falls Argus Leader that he cried… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton School Board approved adding two more special education teachers for the fall term at their meeting Monday night. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says it’s a needed addition. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/12075843/Wayne-Kindle-312a.mp3 Kindle says they are seeing more kids with additional educational and physical needs. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/12075902/Wayne-Kindle-312b.mp3 Kindle says their special education enrollment has been… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota House approved amendments Monday to the industrial hemp bill and sent it on to the Governor. HB1191 Sponsor Representative Oren Lesmeister of Parade spoke on the House floor and says there were a number of amendments added in the Senate. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/12075403/Oren-Lesmeister-312a.mp3 Lesmeister says the major change was directing… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Northern State will be hosting a National History Day regional competition on Wednesday, March 13. The event, which runs from 8 a.m. to Noon at the NSU Student Center and Williams Library, will feature about 225 middle and high school students from a variety of schools. Ric Dias, Professor of History… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators have three days this week to wrap up the main run of the 2019 session. The budget will be one of the final bills approved on Wednesday. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says there are still some undecided issues. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/11142147/Jean-Hunhoff-311a.mp3 Hunhoff, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee,… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is accepting applications for summer seasonal positions. A variety of positions are available, including baseball, softball and tee ball coaches, baseball and softball umpires, Park, Forestry, Cemetery and Golf maintenance workers, Wylie Park and Aquatic Center concession workers, tennis instructors, lifeguards, aquatic center… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today vetoed HB1191 and sent the following message to the South Dakota House of Representatives: Dear Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives, I respectfully return to you House Bill 1191, with my VETO. House Bill 1191 is an Act to legalize the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The open house to receive input from the public on the update of the Wylie Park Master Plan has been postponed from Wednesday, March 13 to Wednesday, March 20. The open house will be held on Wednesday, March 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Library […]
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Williams Library’s South Dakota Germans from Russia Center will host author Rebecca Bender as she offers a reading of her new book, titled “Still,” March 12 at 7 p.m. “Still” is a nonfiction memoir/biography celebrating the Dakotas and the Russian and Romanian homesteaders who settled in… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – A very strong late winter storm is predicted to punch its way through much of the northern plains this week. Kyle Weisser at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says it will span several days. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/11081329/Kyle-Weisser-311a.mp3 Weisser says there will be a mix of precipitation. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/03/11081341/Kyle-Weisser-311b.mp3 Weisser says the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The top priority of the South Dakota Board of Regents in this legislative session hit a dead end in the House last Thursday night. The “Dakota Promise” scholarship program would have granted aid based on student need, not just on grades. The bill initially called for one million dollars from the… Read more »
