PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Ag Land Assessment Task Force of the South Dakota legislature held their first meeting of the interim Tuesday in Pierre. Task Force Chairman, Representative Kirk Chaffee (chay-fee) of Whitewood laid out some of their goals. There have been complaints, mostly from grassland owners, that the productivity model of property tax assessment has… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release)- Over the last year, there has been an increase of state-based efforts to restrict the teaching of so-called “divisive concepts.” This nationwide push is part of a coordinated effort to limit teacher and student rights, free speech and take away the ability to discuss racial justice issues in classrooms. It’s happening in… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- The backers of the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline expect to have most land easements in hand and a final route selected later this year. Chief Commercial Officer Jim Pirolli says they are still adjusting the potential pipeline route in eastern South Dakota. At a forum at Dakotafest, Pirolli says they have about thirty… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem’s office this week released a revised proposal for civics and social studies standards for K – 12 schools. Noem says while the state sets standards, local school districts can adapt them for use in the classrooms. The fifteen member commission that came up with the standards included a staff member… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Foundation is thrilled to announce the launching of a new website, northernstatefoundation.com. This redesign provides a better overall experience for NSU alumni, donors and friends. The Foundation has updated its website to improve the accessibility of information on alumni involvement, campus and community events, as well as… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) –  A Hot Springs woman has been identified as the person who died last Thursday in a one-vehicle crash north of Aberdeen. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan was northbound on Brown County 14 when it did not stop at the stop sign at the intersection of South… Read more »

Washington, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will tour Reede Construction at 3PM, Thursday, August 18th. Representative Johnson will be at the Ken’s Tent at the Brown County Fair at 1:30PM, Friday, August 19th to address the upcoming Farm Bill.  

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The closing of more nursing homes is focusing the need for more long-term care options. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says with few choices, long term care costs are soaring. Cwach says finding workers for nursing homes is also becoming a critical issue. Cwach says its very difficult to get long term care… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Ag land sales across the region have spiked, driven by high crop prices and until recently, low interest rates. Grant Fitzgerald, a vice president with Farmers National Company in Omaha, says they have seen the market rise. Fitzgerald says the past couple of years have been very active. Fitzgerald says they saw a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Study Committee on Juvenile Justice of the South Dakota Legislature met Tuesday in Pierre; hearing over five hours of testimony, narrowing down on a few specific themes.  Addressing truancy in schools and mental health needs were the most frequent.  Senator J-V Smith of Brookings says after hearing testimony that the JAG  program… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- As the state moves slowly into legal uses of marijuana, investors are following the seeds. Yankton real estate broker Mason Schramm says both medicinal and recreational marijuana businesses are getting interest. Schramm says he has been contacted by interested investors. Schramm says they are in the early stages of interest. The first few… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Democratic candidate for South Dakota Public Utility Commission Jeff Barth talked about his campaign during his stay at this week’s Brown County Fair. Barth introduce himself to the listeners in the northeast region of South Dakota. Barth explains why he’s running for chair of the PUC. CO2 pipeline was among the items discussed… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Communications Commission has denied a bid by LTD Broadband for over one billion dollars in federal aid to expand internet services in fifteen states. South Dakota was one of the states that LTD was planning to serve. Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says the company has been in front of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk & coffee will be on the menu at the annual Chamber of Commerce pancake breakfast at the Brown County Fair. This event will take place on Sunday, August 21 from 8-11 am inside the Clubhouse at the Brown County Fairgrounds. It is hosted by Chamber volunteers… Read more »