PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The process for updating social studies standards for South Dakota schools will continue into next year. Education Department Secretary Tiffany Sanderson says the Board of Education Standards will hold the next public hearing next month. Sanderson says the board will accept public comments in a variety of forms. Sanderson says the board will… Read more »

BERESFORD, S.D.(WNAX)- The District 16 Senate race will feature three candidates on the ballot, incumbent republican Senator Jim Bolin of Canton, democrat Donn Larson of Hudson and independent Brian Burge of Beresford. He says he is running to call attention to the issues in the district and state. Burge says he is running as an… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Municipal League is hiring David Reiss of Pierre as their next executive director. He says he wanted to continue to work with towns and cities. Reiss most recently was the executive director for the Central South Dakota Enhancement District, a voluntary association in Pierre of local governments within a nine-county… Read more »

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Ongoing drought conditions have produced areas in the region where ground moisture is ten to fifteen inches below normal. Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa says trends and timing don’t look good for any substantial moisture. Todey says frost can go deep into dry soils. Climate trends point… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A stretch of South Roosevelt Street that has been closed for repairs reopened late Monday afternoon. The Aberdeen City Council heard Monday at the board’s regular meeting that temporary pavement has been laid allowing the stretch south of Sixth Avenue Southeast to be used. City Manager Joe Gaa said the street… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The Biden Administration is criticizing Saudi Arabia for leading the OPEC plus countries in cutting oil production to hold up prices. South Dakota Senator John Thune says it puts the US in a tough position. While some oil companies have cut back on drilling on their own, Thune says government policies are… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region is showing mixed signals. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss, who coordinates the monthly survey of business managers, says there are some warning signs. Goss says rising prices will continue to be a problem. Goss says interest rates will also continue to rise. Goss… Read more »

DAKOTA DUNES, S.D.(WNAX)- Tyson Foods has announced it will close its corporate office facilities in Dakota Dunes and move those jobs to its headquarters in Arkansas. District 17 House candidate Bill Shorma lives in Dakota Dunes and says Tyson employs people from a wide area. Shorma says he isn’t sure local and state officials can… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- One South Dakota legislative candidate believes democracy in on the ballot next month. Democrat Jay Williams of Yankton is running for a District 18 House seat and is spreading his message to voters. Williams says people have to vote on ideals and not just candidates. Williams says he is also concerned about a… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX) – The Yankton School Board approval of a twelve-acre land purchase is the first step in the development of the early childhood education center. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they have a committee working on details. Kindle says they are hoping to get bids by early next year. Kindle says it will be a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Ag Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force met on Friday in Pierre. The group has been reviewing the rules and regulations governing ag land assessments, especially where grasslands and crop ground overlaps. Senator Gary Cammack of Union Center says there is a lot of misunderstanding about ag land taxes. Cammack… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Supporters of IM27 to legalize recreational marijuana stopped by Aberdeen Sunday as part of their tour across the state. Deputy campaign manager for South Dakotan for Better Marijuana Laws, Quincy Hanzen talked about the role of dispensaries that could be used for both recreational & medical. Hanzen talks about the importance of passing… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Haunted Forest is set for Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22.  Wylie Park and Storybook Land will be filled with scares more thrilling and chilling than ever before and will feature “The Black Hole”.  The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and the Aberdeen Optimist Club cosponsor this traditional Halloween… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Friday, October 14th, 2022, the following alley will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer repairs: Alley between S. Washington St & S. Jay St. Between 6th Avenue SE & 7th Avenue SE Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.  Work… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The opening day of South Dakota’s 2022 traditional pheasant hunting season is Saturday. It’s practically a holiday in these parts. There aren’t big changes for this year’s season. A year ago, a couple of state laws were massaged to allow for earlier hunting in the first couple weeks of the season… Read more »