NE SOUTH DAKOTA(Aberdeen American News)- Here are the results from elections held in the region on Tuesday. Groton: Mayor Scott Hanlon 218 Aaron Grant 24 “I’m happy to be mayor for another three years,” Hanlon said by phone Tuesday evening. He said he’s glad for the opportunity to to do his best for the community.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Brown County Republicans will host their annual 2022 Lincoln Day Dinner at the Dakota Events Center on April 21, with a social hour beginning at 5:00pm followed by dinner and program at 6:30pm. This year the BCGOP will welcome all District 1, 3, and 23 legislative candidates, all constitutional candidates, and… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission approved sale tax incentives for a planned expansion at the Manitou manufacturing plant. Community and Economic Development Director Dave Mingo said most of the sales tax incentives in the past have been used for retailers….(NEWS1)(manufacturing)(:21) Mingo says the incentives will be tied to new equipment ordered for the plant… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators deal with a lot of education issues every year and that was the case again this year. Education Department Secretary Tiffany Sanderson updated the State Board of Educational Standards at their meeting last week. Sanderson says they also now have authority to spend federal pandemic dollars. Sanderson says legislators also… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday the South Dakota House voted to impeach Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg on a 36-31 vote with 3 excused. District 3 Representative Carl Perry was among those that opposed. Prior to the vote, Representative Fred Deutsch offered an amendment to eliminate malfeasance from the resolution. Perry voted for this amendment and explains… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House began the process this morning of possibly impeaching Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre introduced the articles of impeachment. Mortenson says Ravnsborg did not do the honorable thing. Mortenson says Representatives have to make the tough judgment. During debate of the Articles of Impeachment, Representative Nancy… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A waterfowl refuge near Pierre will not be expanding.  The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission followed a recommendation not to expand the Missouri River Waterfowl Refuge from Peoria Flats to the south tip of Farm Island last week.  G-F and P Wildlife Director Tom Kirschenmann says expanding the refuge would reduce… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the South Dakota House return to Pierre today to debate and decide on the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. The Select Committee on Investigation voted last month for a recommendation not to impeach. Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton, a member of the Select Committee, voted to support the recommendation… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last week a group of business leaders, politicians, and media from Rapid City were invited to tour the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Rapid City Council Alderman Laura Armstrong (Ward 5) said physically being on the Reservation was an eye-opening experience. Armstrong is not from Rapid City originally, but has lived in the… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KCCR)- In the aftermath of a busy legislative session in South Dakota, organizations, lobbyists and key political players in the state are checking their scorebooks. Jett Jonelis is the advocacy manager for the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota, and accepted an opportunity to take the temperature of their political circle. However,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2022 Yelduz Shrine Circus is coming up this week starting Thursday through Saturday at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. The performances will be 4 & 8PMs Thursday & Friday & 11AM, 3PM, & 7PM Saturday. Advance tickets are $12 & can be purchased at the Shrine Center, Kessler’s, & Ken’s Super Fair Foods. … Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Elections for city council, school board and mayor are set for Tuesday in several local communities. In all cases, voting is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The following information was collected from public notices listing details for these elections. Bowdle Bowdle has a contested race in Ward 2 for a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The second April Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Friday, April 22 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speaker will be US Congressman Dusty Johnson. Lunch will be served. Cost is $25 for Chamber… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(WNAX)- Brian Bengs, the democratic challenger to incumbent South Dakota republican Senator John Thune says he knows they need substantial dollars to mount a statewide campaign. The last campaign finance report shows Thune with over fifteen million dollars in his fund. Bengs says he doesn’t think they can match that. Thune has two republican… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Good Friday observance on Friday April 15, 2022, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8:00 AM, Monday.  Both Friday and Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Monday.  Recycling remaining… Read more »