PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The failure of Silicon Valley Bank in California and worries about First Republic Bank have created some nerves over the banking industry. South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder says they have full confidence in the state’s bank, First Premier of Sioux Falls. Haeder says they have good communication with First Premier. Individual deposits… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says supporting the general sales tax reduction passed by the legislature “will be tough.” Legislators agreed on reducing the general sales tax from four point five to four point two percent, rather than the full cut of sales tax on groceries the Governor supported. Noem, at a bill… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Lottery Board got an update on sales and revenues at their meeting Thursday in Pierre. Deputy Lottery Director Clark Hepper said they saw lotto sales jump this year. Hepper says instant ticket sales were down a bit. Hepper told the board their revenues are still being driven by video lottery.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, Senator John Thune appeared on the KSDN Evening Report to discuss a variety of issues happening in Washington. Prior to that he was with the EDGE group at a luncheon that day. Senator Thune provides an update on the upcoming Farm Bill on the Senate side. Senator Thune is working on… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Noem signed six bills to enhance South Dakota’s workforce. Earlier this legislative session, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 76 into law, which enhanced workforce freedom by recognizing out-of-state licenses for nearly every profession. “South Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, but we still have 25,000… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill Thursday that provides 100% tuition reimbursement for members of the South Dakota National Guard at the state’s six public colleges and four technical colleges. She signed House Bill 1039 in Rapid City, at a deployment ceremony for the 216th Fire Fighting Detachment at the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair Board announced Friday the feature acts for the Brown County Fair’s Friday night show.  The concert is sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings, The South Dakota National Guard & The Rock 94.1FM. Dwight Guthmiller, chair of the Entertainment Committee announced the opening act. Guthmiller talks about the main act. Tickets… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota state employees did pretty well in the budget passed by the legislature at the end of the session. South Dakota State Employees Organization Executive Director Eric Olilla says they went into the session with realistic expectations. Olilla says the increase approved by lawmakers is appropriate and appreciated. Ollila says the state… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature this year passed a bill setting aside two million dollars to begin a sustain adult day services to give caretakers a break. Leslie Morrow, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association of South Dakota, says it’s a huge benefit. Morrow says there are only three active day service centers now.… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- There were over thirty first time members of the South Dakota legislature this session. Among them was District 17 Representative Chris Kassin of Vermillion. He says the session met his expectations. Kassin says he didn’t find the drama he had been warned about. He says House members don’t have a lot in common.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again be offering the Top 4 Under 40 Program.  This program is designed to recognize the efforts of young leaders in our community and region. Nominees must be someone who:   Is between the ages of 21- 39. Is an Aberdeen… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Thursday, March 30, 2023, will be the 40th year of the Northern South Dakota Science and Mathematics Fair, sponsored by Northern State University, 3M of Aberdeen and the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation. The day starts out with approximately 50-60 judges from Aberdeen and surrounding areas judging projects and interviewing students. Projects… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will be in Aberdeen Friday to attend the young professionals’ explore, discover, grow, and engage (EDGE) luncheon and the State B Boys basketball tournament.   Friday, March 17:   WHAT: Young Professionals’ EDGE Luncheon WHEN: 12:00 p.m. CT WHERE: Aberdeen Recreational and Cultural Center Library 225… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair Board on Thursday announced the acts that will performing on Saturday, August 19th at the Brown County Fair.  The concert is sponsored by Pheasant Country 103 & Mustang Seed. Dwight Guthmiller, Chair of the Entertainment Committee announced the opening act. Guthmiller announced the main act for Saturday night. Tickets… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation is working on a multi-phased Interstate 29 corridor study in southeast South Dakota. Steve Gramm is the planning squad leader for the project. Gramm says development has driven a traffic increase in that corridor. Gramm says public input on the study is very important. Gramm says they… Read more »