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WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–An effort is underway to bring refugees from war-torn Ukraine to South Dakota to find work and start a new life. It’s called Freedom’s Haven. Mike Cartney is the now retired President of Lake Area Technical College, and is working on getting refugees to Watertown, and get them employed. He says some have already… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners discussed NACO(National Association of Counties) recommendation to support the National Center for Public Land Counties. Commissioner Chair Duane Sutton explains that Brown County qualified for $100,000. Commissioner Mike Wiese talks about the reputation that NACO has. There is a fee of one percent to receive… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- During the open forum of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, commissioners received reactions following last week’s meeting when they were introduced to Gevo. Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach responded to what Gevo say last week about if there is no pipeline, the industry would have to go. Fischbach talks more about how financially… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A decade ago, no state had an adult obesity rate of more than 35 percent. The 20th annual Trust For America’s Health report shows that 22 states are now above that mark. Madison West says adult obesity rates have increased by 37 percent, while adolescent obesity rates have climbed by 42 percent. She… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- The US Senate is not in session this week, but before the break, Senator John Thune held the Senate’s Republican leadership press conference. He says when they return, they should be focused on one issue. He says their next deadline is fewer than six weeks away. Thune also talked about the situation at… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- One person is dead following a Sunday morning incident in rural Davison County. Law enforcement responded to a report of a shooting. The suspect reportedly fired two shots at a family member inside their residence and then fled. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect had returned to the residence. While searching the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Wednesday, there will be an event focusing on the constitutionality of American citizens. Retired Arizona Sheriff Richard Mack provides a preview. Mack will be discussing three main topics at the Wednesday event. One of the topics discussed will the issue of eminent domain versus property rights. Mack talks about the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A team from Nebraska earned the title World Walleye Champions of the Masters Walleye Circuit during a tournament held last week on Lake Sharpe at Pierre. At the end of Saturday’s weigh-ins, Tom Sieburg (see-burg) of Yutan and Curtis McCormick of Gurley had caught 36 pounds, 1 ounce of walleye over three days.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- They want to equip the next generation of civic leaders. South Dakota’s Board of Regents is proposing a Civics Literacy Requirement at colleges and universities. Regents President Tim Rave says it’s part of preparing the state’s workforce. The hope is that students will take it to heart and enter public life as well… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee is holding their 11th annual Hat & Mitten Drive for elementary school children. The drive will run from October 11 through December 11, at which time the items will be distributed to public and private schools in Aberdeen. In addition to hats and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the spring in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties will include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee hearings and briefings, answering constituent phone calls, sorting mail, and providing support to the staff and the Member of… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office Winter and Spring 2024 Internship Program. The internship program provides students first-hand experience with state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student interns will work with the governor’s staff on various projects based on the applicant’s interests and… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota’s congressional leaders and Governor Kristi Noem weighed in on the unprecedented attack by Hamas near the Gaza strip that broke out on Saturday during a major Jewish holiday. Governor Noem released a full statement, saying “Beloved people of Israel: your friends and allies in America stand with you.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- You might be able to keep the thermostat a bit higher this winter and it not burn a hole in your wallet. Mark Hanson with Montana-Dakota Utilities says natural gas could be less expensive this heating season. Hanson says part of the reason for the estimated lower costs is production of natural gas… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Shantel Krebs has been officially hired as the Regional President and CEO of Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. Krebs says she believes in Avera’s mission to help people. Krebs says the Avera St. Mary’s Hospital team provides top notch care for its patients. Krebs has been serving in the interim job position… Read more »
