PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Northwestern Energy asked the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission for permission to drop natural gas hook up charges. Jeff Decker with Northwestern appeared before the Commission at their meeting Tuesday. Those charges could range from seventy-five to one hundred fifty dollars. Commissioner Chris Nelson said it was an encouraging move. Commission Chair Kristie… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators passed a seven point four billion dollar state budget as they wrapped up the main run of the session last week. At the center of the budget negotiations was Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations. She says it was important to fund the so… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Congressional republicans are leading the charge to “get tough on China.” South Dakota Senator John Thune says they see broad based threats coming from China. Thune says the states economy is directly tied to China. Thune says the US has to have multiple options when it comes to China. House republicans have set… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- As dairy farm development continues in the I-29 corridor in eastern South Dakota, there is concern about the impacts to water quality in the Big Sioux River. Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District based in Brookings, says they reported on that to their board at the February meeting. Gilbertson… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Mitchell voters will decide on whether new athletic facilities will be included in the new Mitchell Senior High School.  The Mitchell School Board on Monday approved a resolution to put a 17 million dollar bond issue to a public vote during the already scheduled city council/school board election on June 6th.  Mitchell School… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers are starting to make adjustments to operations of the Missouri River system as spring approaches. Mike Swenson with the Corps office in Omaha says releases from Gavins Point Dam near Yankton will start to increase. Swenson says there is plenty of water storage room in the upper reservoir. Due… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Congressman Dusty Johnson made a stop in Aberdeen & appeared on the KSDN Midday Report. Johnson before coming to Aberdeen spoke to students in Miller.  About one year ago was a devasting fire that forced the students to finish the school year at other locations.  Johnson gave upside on the school.… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are taking a break before returning to Pierre on March 27th for the final day of the 2023 session. District 18 Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says it was a very productive session so far. Stevens says there is concern about the state economy over the long term. The state… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the Mid America economy appeared to take a positive jump with the February report, that may be an outlier. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss, who coordinates the monthly nine state survey, says he doesn’t see the positive movement continuing. The overall reading for February jumped to fifty six point one, well… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The takeover of the Silicon Valley Bank in California by the federal government is an isolated incident. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it appears to be a bad management problem. Johnson says its unfortunate that it turned into a partisan issue. Johnson says there was no widespread change in banking regulations. The… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- As part of the budget passed last week by the South Dakota legislature, the Board of Regents will be able to freeze tuition at state universities for another year. USD President Sheila Gestring says it was a critical issue. Gestring says the state will pay for salary increases for university employees. Gestring says… Read more »

AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- The budget passed by the South Dakota legislature last week would bump state aid to education by seven percent next school year. Avon Superintendent Tom Culver says its appreciated but not all of that increase can go to teacher pay. Culver says school districts have several dedicated budget funds. Culver says the funding… Read more »

COLMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- Sioux Valley Energy C.E.O. Tim McCarthy has been elected to serve as president of the national Touchstone Energy Cooperative Board of Directors. Touchstone Energy is a national network of electric cooperatives across forty five states. McCarthy says they do have an agenda. McCarthy says the electric industry is facing numerous challenges. McCarthy joined… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday morning, Governor Kristi Noem appeared on “Sunday Morning Futures” on the Fox News Channel to talk about Chinese government’s  threats to the United States. Noem talks about attempting to prevent the CCP from purchasing land near Ellsworth Air Force Base where the new Raider Bombers will be located at. Noem talks… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is accepting applications for summer seasonal positions.  A variety of positions are available, including baseball, softball and tee ball coaches, baseball and softball umpires, Park, Forestry, Cemetery and Golf maintenance workers, Wylie Park and Aquatic Center concession workers, tennis instructors, lifeguards, aquatic center cashiers, cultural… Read more »