PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- When legislators return to Pierre on Monday, the priority will be to put the pieces of the budget together. District 17 Representative Chris Kassin of Vermillion, a member of the Appropriations Committee, says they have to decide on how much spending the state can afford. While the Governor proposed a five percent increase… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce held their final Cracker Barrel for the 2023 legislative session. Six of the nine legislators from Districts 1, 3, & 23 appeared. District 1 Representative Joe Donnell from Sisseton talked about SB16 that dealt with railway from Sisseton to Milbank. District 3 Representative Carl Perry of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will host the annual National History Day regional competition on Wednesday, March 8. Over 200 middle and high school students from around northeastern South Dakota will be participating in the event, which will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at NSU. Northern hosts this event every spring.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The fourth & final cracker barrel session will take place Saturday from 10am-12pm at the Kessler’s Champions Club Room inside the Barnett Center at NSU. Legislators from Districts 1, 3, & 23 are scheduled to appear.  They will update what’s happening in Pierre.    

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, the Northern State University Music Department will present its Spring Jazz Concert in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The concert will feature the 1 O’clock Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Terry Beckler, and the 2 O’clock Jazz Ensemble, Directed by Dr. Grant Manhart.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate debated and passed a bill that would give a property tax credit to homeowners. HB1141 had been hoghoused and rewritten to become the tax credit. Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison introduced the new version. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls attempted to amend the bill to substitute a two… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It seems almost all South Dakota legislators agree on passing a tax cut, the problem is agreeing on what and how much to cut. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre says they are supporting the cut of sales taxes. Mortenson says they are working with the Governors office. House Minority Leader Oren… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Dr Brian Maher, the C.E.O. and Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents announced he would be resigning when his contract expires at the end of June. Regents President Pam Roberts says Maher joined the Board at a critical time. Roberts says she tried to persuade Maher to stay on. Roberts… Read more »

VIBORG, S.D.(WNAX)- Snow days are piling up for many school districts as winter hopefully winds down. Viborg-Hurley Superintendent Brent Mellum says they have had lots of off days this year. Mellum says they have used up all their scheduled snow days. Mellum says they adjusted their calendar a few times this school year and may… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Jason Bietz, long time business manager of the Yankton School District says he is resigning at the end of the school year in June. He says it has been a good experience. Bietz says the world of school finance has changed greatly in his short time. Bietz says he will help in the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – A bill originally designed to select all statewide candidates for the major political parties via primary was amended only to allow the gubernatorial candidates to choose their running mate. The House passed the amended measure, SB 40, by a 48 to 21 vote Thursday. Unlike previous heated debates among Republicans who supported… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman delivered his fourth “State of the City” Address since taking over as mayor in 2019. Mayor Schaunaman talks about some positives for the city. Schaunaman reflect back on 2022. Schaunaman talks how inflation has impacted the city. Schaunaman talks about some of the roadwork that will be… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem VETOED House Bill 1109, which would raise occupation taxes on both South Dakotans and visitors to our state. You can find Governor Noem’s VETO letter here. “The occupation tax is not just paid by out-of-state travelers. This legislation would raise taxes on South Dakotans. South… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A sales tax cut bill took another turn through the South Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday. Senator Ryan Maher of Isabel helped explain an amendment. The bill would drop the general state sales tax from four and a half percent to four point two percent and was set to end in 2025. Representative… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The DTOM Ranch in Warner is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help military veterans adjust back to civilian life. CEO Chris Reder talks about the theme for 2023. Reder and Dr. Tracy Diefenbach talks about how many veterans the ranch has helped since it opened. Reder and Diefenbach talks about way… Read more »