PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, the Kristi for Governor campaign accepted an invitation to a gubernatorial debate co-hosted by Dakota News Now and KOTA/KEVN. The debate will take place in Rapid City on September 30, shortly after the opening of early absentee voting. Governor Noem sent a letter to Representative Jamie Smith announcing that she accepted the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release)– CorTrust Bank has been named a 2022 Best Bank in South Dakota by Forbes Magazine. This is the third time CorTrust Bank has received this recognition over the past four years. “It’s an honor to hold the distinction of being one of South Dakota’s Best Banks,” said Jack Hopkins, CorTrust Bank… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- School meals will cost more in 2022-23 for students in the Aberdeen School District. Universal free lunch has been in place since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that program is ending with the upcoming school year. Lunches will increase in price by 35 cents, while breakfasts will increase by 20 cents,… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- South Dakotans Decide Healthcare, a coalition of groups backing Medicaid expansion has welcomed Dakotans for Health as a member of that group. That means voters will now see only a constitutional amendment on Medicaid expansion in November. Zach Marcus, campaign manager for South Dakotans Decide Healthcare, says it was the logical move. Dakotans… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US Supreme Court ruling rolling back Roe v Wade abortion rules is the latest issue driving a wedge in American politics. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says that is nothing new. Rounds says differences of opinions are expected in a democracy. Rounds says those opinions have to be respected by both sides.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls is experiencing record population growth. That means there are more first-time home buyers. Dave Kelly with Fairway Mortgage Sioux Falls is nearing the $1 billion mark for building permits issued this year. An all-too-well-known culprit is increasing mortgage rates for local and national homebuyers. Dave Kelly from Fairway Mortgage in… Read more »

LAKE OAHE, S.D.(DRGNews)- This spring, the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks wasn’t certain how many of the public access boat ramps they’d be able to keep open around Lake Oahe this summer. Then, GFP Planning and Development Administrator Adam Kulesa says the mountains upstream received a significant amount of snow very late… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board is developing a formal communication policy that will help ensure that public comments are received and acknowledged.  Board attorney Mike Marlow says the policy deals with comments received through email and the district website. Board member Terry Crandall says each member should also be able to respond. Marlow says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The continued hot, dry conditions will increase fire dangers across the state. Jay Wickham, Director of the South Dakota State Wildland Fire Division, says they are seeing more people building and moving into forested areas. Wickham says those fire dangers extend well beyond the Black Hills. Wickham says they are seeing more potential… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- We’re all looking for ways to save on the cost of gasoline. Watertown resident Dale Christianson says he uses E-30 in all of his non-flex fuel vehicles–a 70 cents per gallon savings. Before using E-30 or higher blends, check your owner’s manual to make sure it does not void your warranty.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, water will be off in the following areas to repair a valve: North Dakota Street from 9th Ave NE to 15th Ave NE And 9th Ave NE from N Arch St. to N Dakota St. The Public Works Department suggests… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Department of Labor and Regulation’s SDWORKS jobs database and virtual labor market information system are back online following a nationwide disruption in service from the site’s vendor Geographic Solutions, Inc. The outage at GSI started June 26, 2022, with service restored to South Dakota systems Monday. GSI has indicated this attack affected… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Missouri River and the upstream big lakes will continue to be on the low side the rest of the year. Mike Swenson with the Corps of Engineers in Omaha says Gavins Point Dam releases will stay pretty stable. Swenson says there has been some reduction in flood storage capacity. That was mostly… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 13th between the hours of 9:00 pm and 1:00 am. West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. You can reduce the… Read more »