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July 14, 2023

988 Helpline began one year ago this week

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- It was one year ago that the state set up its 988 Helpline for those who are having mental health issues.  Janet Kittams is the CEO of the Helpline. She says the Helpline has received calls from people of all ages from all over the state. Kittams says the hope is that the… Read more »

July 13, 2023

12th Street from 9th Avenue to 13th Avenue SW closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Monday, July 17th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road maintenance: 12th St. from 9th Ave. SW to 13th Ave. SW The road is expected to remain closed until 10am Thursday, July 20th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is… Read more »

July 13, 2023

Intersection of State Street & 17th Ave NE closed Friday for storm sewer repairs

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Friday, July 14th, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer repairs: State St. & 17th Ave. NE The intersection will be closed until 5 pm Friday, July 14th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

July 13, 2023

Direct Capital Access Act working its way through Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)-  A bill that is currently in the U.S. House called the Direct Capital Assest Act.  Spokesman for Capital Access Alliance Brian Walsh describes what the bill does. Walsh discuss the restrictions that are in place at Reagan National in Washington, D.C. Walsh talks how airlines stand on this bill. Walsh talks about the… Read more »

July 13, 2023

Congressman Johnson’s Protect Mount Rushmore Act heard at the House’s Natural Resources Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Congressman Dusty Johnson’s bill “Protect Mount Rushmore Act” was heard by the Federal Land Subcommittee.  The committee is under the House’s Natural Resources Committee. Johnson told the committee about how teenagers were impressed by the four faces. Johnson acknowledge that the faces on the mountain has some flaws but were created… Read more »

July 13, 2023

Ag Land Assessment Task Force met this week in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The method for assessing agricultural land for property taxes in South Dakota changed over a decade ago but a legislative committee continues to oversee the process. Starting in 2011, ag land was valued and taxed based on productivity instead of sales price. The change was made after several years of skyrocketing values on… Read more »

July 13, 2023

Governor Noem announces state medication stockpile expansion

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Imagine walking into the pharmacy to get your prescription only to find out it’s in short supply and they may not have it for you or have to search. That was the reality for some South Dakotans last year, but changes are underway. During last year’s cold and… Read more »

July 13, 2023

Governor Noem: calling for special session would be ‘fruitless’

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem spoke out on the ongoing issue of carbon pipelines potentially being built in the state. “Until statute is changed, the constitution is changed, I’m going to continue to fight for landowners but also recognize we are a state that follows its laws,” Noem… Read more »

July 13, 2023

3M to expand in Brookings

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- 3M announces a multimillion-dollar expansion of its Brookings plant. Over the next three years, 3M will potentially invest up to $468 million. Brookings Economic Development Corporation CEO Tim Reed says it will begin with a nearly 160-million dollar investment. Reed says the plans include additional growth in the future. 3M Brookings broke ground… Read more »

July 13, 2023

Pierre airport taking reservation for flights going to Minneapolis

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Direct flights from Pierre to Minneapolis will begin November 30, 2023, but technology willing, people should be able to start scheduling them now. Commissioner Jamie Huizenga (high-zin-ga) gave an update at Tuesday night’s Pierre City Commission meeting. Again, that word from Tuesday night’s city commission meeting so “tomorrow” refered to Wednesday. Denver Air… Read more »

July 12, 2023

Recap of 2nd Summer Study dealin with County Funding

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The summer study dealing with county funding met for the second time in Pierre on Wednesday.  Among the topics discussed included elections, cybersecurity, & transportation. Greg Vavra, Program Manager, South Dakota Local Transportation Assistance Program explains what the program is. Vavra discuss how inflation has played a factor in material example being asphalt.… Read more »

July 12, 2023

Sioux Falls police encourages citizens to lock their vehicles

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The city of Sioux Falls is spending $50-thousand dollars on a campaign telling people to lock their cars. Now, it turns out, locking your car may not be enough. Police Information officer Sam Clemens says several people have found their cars with broken windows and contents missing. More than two dozen larcenies… Read more »