PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Noem proclaimed May 5th as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day in South Dakota. “Today, we remember the Indigenous people who have been murdered and those who remain missing. We are committed to working with Tribal Nations to address this ongoing tragedy and help our fellow South Dakotans,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press release)- Recently I was charged with DUI. I am human and made a mistake. There is no excuse for my conduct, and I make no excuse. I have accepted responsibility for my actions that led to a DUI charge on March 12th, and I intend to enter a plea of guilty to the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Sunday, Father Joseph Sheehan will be delivering his final mass at Presentation College. Director of Ministry, Lindsey Swenson talks more about it. Swenson talks about where it will take place. Swenson wanted to thank Presentation Sisters for doing this. Presentation Sisters released the following statement: “We are opening the doors… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Come celebrate Historic Preservation Month by participating in a walking tour of the Hagerty and Lloyd Historical District sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department on Tuesday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m.  Troy McQuillen will lead this leisurely one and a half hour walk through one of Aberdeen’s oldest residential… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Backers of Medicaid expansion turned in their petitions to the Secretary of State’s office this week. Rick Weiland, with “South Dakotans Decide Healthcare” says they think they will hit the signature goal. Weiland says while they wait on the petition verification, they will turn their attention to opposing Amendment “C” on the June… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that indicates an overturn of the Roe v Wade ruling has generated a lot of finger pointing on Capitol Hill. South Dakota Senator John Thune, in a speech on the Senate floor, blamed democrats for the leak. Thune says releasing that draft opinion threatens the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Effective immediately the spring load limits will be lifted for the City of Aberdeen. The effect of this is that residential roads will have the same regulations for load limits as our truck routes and state highways

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- As part of teacher appreciation week, the South Dakota Department of Education has named teachers of the year in five regions. The Region Three teacher of the year is Loretta Knodel who teaches third grade at the Avon School District. She said it was hard to keep the secret. Knodel says she appreciates… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The State of South Dakota has awarded the next round of broadband grants to help companies expand services to rural parts of the state. Jeff Symens, manager of Valley FiberCom says they got a one point five million dollar grant to continue their expansions in rural Brookings, Kingsbury and Moody Counties. Symens says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this weekend the Exchange Club of Aberdeen will be hosting the Dakota Territory District Convention. Regional District Director Doug Reierson talks more about it. Reierson talks about who is all scheduled to appear. There will be around 300 flags flying around the Aberdeen Mall.  The fields of flags are called Flags… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On May 4, 2022, the local newspaper and a local radio station reported that an allegation has been made that I shared information from a city council meeting conducted in executive session. This allegation is unfounded. I would like to make three very clear points. 1. I DID NOT share any privileged… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Candidate for the NE District, Andy Schaunaman released the following statement following the City Council meeting that took place on Monday: “Why is a sitting council member making false allegations against me? I’m under attack for saying I have conservative principles.  False accusations were made against me at a recent council meeting and… Read more »

AVON, S.D.(WNAX)- School boards across the state are working on budgets for the next school year and adding in the six percent increase in state aid. Avon School District Superintendent Tom Culver says most of the increase will go to teachers and staff. Culver says the school board’s priority is taking care of their staff.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents has begun a new marketing campaign, called “Learning Drives Us Forward”. It’s designed to raise awareness of the six universities and drive enrollment upward. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they can see good results with a small change. Maher says they are open to all types… Read more »