PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- This is “National Travel and Tourism Week” and as part of that, South Dakota Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says they are bringing in a speaker to provide visitation training around the state. Hagen says tourism businesses will face many of the same problems this year. Hagen says those who work at visitor… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The groundbreaking this week for a major expansion of the Manitou plant in Yankton is part of the company’s overall growth plan. Manitou Equipment America – Managing Director Franck Buisard says they need to expand to meet rapidly rising demand. Buisard says their customer base is growing. Buisard says equipment produced at the… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- After some two decades at South Dakota State University, Vice President for Student Affairs Doug Wermedal (Worm-uh-dall) is leaving to become Executive Director of the Associated School Boards of South Dakota. He’ll replace Wade Pogany who is retiring after 11-years in the position. The most visible part of the job is as lobbyist… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is rolling out updated flood maps for areas around and in the City of Yankton. City Manager Amy Leon says FEMA made some changes to the initial maps they released. Leon says while the maps are called preliminary, they don’t expect many changes from this point. Leon says… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Thursday marks the official end of Title 42 used at the Southern Border to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.  President Biden predicts chaos will follow. Senator John Thune on the floor of the Senate, saids that chaos has always been there since the start of the administration. Thune points that not all crossing the… Read more »

WASHINGTOn, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and House Republicans passed the Secure the Border Act on a 219-213 vote to tackle the ongoing crisis at the southern border. “The situation at the southern border is a crisis, and the end of Title 42 will unfortunately demonstrate how ineffective and unsafe… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune is among those trying to turn up the heat on President Biden on the debt ceiling debate. Thune says the President dug in his heels when meeting with Congressional leaders this week…refusing to compromise. The Treasury Department warns the nation will default on its debt unless a deal is reached… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Farmers Market will be held every Saturday from 8:30 until noon at Malchow Plaza, five zero six South Main Street. Vendors will offer fresh produce and herbs, plants & flowers, beef, eggs, honey, baked goods, ice cream, kettle corn, candles, soaps, handmade décor, artwork and much more! For more information,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A headstone at Riverside Cemetery in Pierre that has read “Unknown Man” for over 46 years has now been replaced with a grave marker identifying the person laid to rest there. The body of a deceased male was found Aug. 9, 1976, floating in the Missouri River eight miles east of Farm Island… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The office of the Commissioner of School & Public Lands in South Dakota oversees leasing of grazing rights on over seven hundred thousand acres of public land. They also manage mineral rights on those acres. Commissioner Brock Greenfield says they had some new areas opened up to gas and oil exploration. Greenfield says… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- “Dakotans for Health” are going to court, challenging a ruling from the Minnehaha County Commission and County Auditor moving people gathering petitions signature away from the county building. “Dakotans for Health” co-founder Rick Weiland says the site has long been used as a public gathering place. Weiland says the move will hurt… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- After years of construction and funding fights, the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System is nearing completion. Water from wells near the Missouri River is currently being delivered to 17 cities. Executive Director Troy Larson says they were fortunate to get funding through the federal infrastructure bill which significantly increased the pace of… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Finding solutions to ongoing siltation of Lewis & Clark Lake is the goal of the Missouri Sedimentation Action Coalition. Executive Director Scott Kostal of Springfield says they have been working on an action plan. Silt flowing into the lake, mostly from the Niobrara River, has been filling in the west end of the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A name has been selected for the soon to be under construction early childhood education center in Yankton. Melanie Ryken, Principal of Webster Elementary, chaired the committee that selected the name and reported to the school board this week. Ryken said they narrowed the list of names. Ryken said the name came from… Read more »