SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The winners of the Governors annual “Giant Vision” competitions were announced at the GOED conference last week in Sioux Falls. The first-place business winner this year was “My Part Pros LLC” of Sioux Falls. Created by brothers Elliot and David Zimmer, the software will help track warehouse inventory. David Zimmer says they… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- 2 years ago, Raven Industries in Sioux Falls was acquired by CNH Industrial. Since then, hundreds of local jobs have been created with even more on the way. Jodi Schwan with Sioux Falls Business: Schwan says that a small team is already working downtown, with more employees being hired soon.

PLATTE, S.D.(WNAX)- MidAmerican Energy and Missouri River Energy Services held public meetings last week in Platte to update their plans for the Gregory County Pumped Storage Project. Joni Livingston with Missouri River Energy Services said they have expanded their scope of studies. Livingston says they have included some new areas in the studies. Livingston says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- When the Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature holds their first meeting of the interim this week, Medicaid expansion will be on the agenda. Committee Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they anticipate some big changes in Medicaid coverage. With the Covid emergency ending, its possible up to twenty… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the Aberdeen City Council discuss whether to authorize allocations for marketing & recruiting people to do business in Aberdeen.  The council would authorize $20,000 for marketing & $120,000 for resident recruitment. Aberdeen City Economic Development Manager Megan Kukowski(Ca-Cow-Ski) talks about the main goal of this funding. Kukowski didn’t want to get… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SF Argus Leader)- Leroy Braun never thought he would be sued, because he didn’t want a pipeline running through the land he owns. But as of Friday, Braun is one of many South Dakota landowners being taken to court by Summit Carbon Solutions, a CO2 carbon capture company. Summit has initiated more than… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, water will be off in the following area to replace a fire hydrant: 7th Ave. SW between S. 14th St. & S. 15th St. The Public Works department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and restroom… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It seems to break the rules on borrowing. The Biden Administration is rolling out new policies that penalize borrowers with good credit scores. In exchange, borrowers with lower scores will see reduced fees on their mortgages. Josh Osborne of Cross Country Mortgage of Sioux Falls says it’s a break from past practices,… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Better Business Bureau released a study  on vacation clubs and time shares. Jessie Schmidt says people feel misled by the fees. On average people pay 24,000 a year for a time share.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The City of Sioux Falls says “no thanks” to a million dollar EPA federal grant. The grant was to have been used to create plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Mayor Paul TenHaken says the state’s ag industry needs to be considered. Mayor TenHaken also says the grant requirements would take away… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s May Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, May 11 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Farm Credit Services of America, 4835 6th Avenue Southeast. Food will be catered by Pizza Ranch and membership drawing is at $500. The event is hosted by Farm… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Despite warning signs of a recession, the economy in the nine state Mid America region continues to show slow growth. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss has the results of the April survey of business managers. Goss says most managers still expect a recession this year. Goss says companies are still hiring. Goss… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety has scheduled 17 sobriety checkpoints in 15 counties statewide in May. The monthly checkpoints are designed to encourage sober driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol with the help of local… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School District has about all their fall teaching positions filled. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they start the process early in the year. Kindle says the applicant pool is fairly shallow. Kindle says they do lose some teaching applicants to districts with four day school weeks. The district hopes to have all… Read more »

Trust funds for Medicare are projected to fall short of expenses as soon as 2028. That would mean Congress would have to step in and either cut benefits or increase revenues. South Dakota AARP State Director Erik Gaikowski says there will need to be intervention sooner or later. Gaikowski says they continue to try to… Read more »