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March 20, 2022

South Dakota kidnapping suspect arrested in North Dakota

EDGELEY, N.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man was arrested near Edgeley early Saturday morning in connection with a suspected kidnapping. Ryan Degroat is accused of abducting a 41-year-old woman from her mother’s home in Brown County, South Dakota Friday night. Law enforcement was able to use cell phone triangulation to locate the suspect’s car… Read more »

March 19, 2022

Rachel Dix officially running for Senate in District 3

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Rachel Dix will be on this year’s Republican primary ballot for SD District 3 Senate.  Rachel has been involved in state and federal government for the past several years with her role in the building and housing industries.  She is eager to continue to serve the Aberdeen community through advocacy, building collaborative… Read more »

March 18, 2022

Supreme Court: Board had authority to reject large hog farm

REDFIELD, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court agrees that a Spink County board had the authority to reject an application for a large-scale hog operation in 2018. Arrow Farms applied for a conditional use permit to operate a concentrated animal feeding operation, also called a CAFO, which would include more than 7,500 hogs.… Read more »

March 18, 2022

Congressman Johnson visiting Frankfort & Redfield Monday

Washington, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will visit Kasemeister Creamery in Frankfort and the Redfield Area High School and Elementary School. Johnson will also host a Vietnam veteran pinning ceremony in Redfield. What: Kasemeister Creamery When: Monday, March 21st, 9:15 AM CT Where: 39685 182nd Street          … Read more »

March 18, 2022

SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,875. The state had 48 new cases and 82 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,597. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

March 18, 2022

Senator Rounds explains his vote against the spending bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The one point five trillion dollars federal spending bill approved last week by Congress contains about fourteen billion dollars in aid for Ukraine. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds was one of thirty one republican Senators that voted “no” on that bill. Rounds says too much policy was included in the spending bill. Rounds… Read more »

March 18, 2022

Brown County Fair Board announce the acts for Saturday night at the fair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the Brown County Fair Board announce the acts that will be performing at the Brown County Fair on Saturday, August 20th. BCF President Suzanne Moen annouced the headliner. Chairman of the Brown County Entertainment Committee, Clint Sombke announced the two opening acts for the Scotty McCreery concert. Here’s the lineup for… Read more »

March 18, 2022

South Dakota cities waiting on decisions Governor Noem with bills

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota cities are waiting to see what Governor Kristi Noem does with legislative bills on her desk. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says municipalities were waiting on several bills. Leon, who is a vice president with the South Dakota Municipal League, says a bill on public input at meetings still need clarification.… Read more »

March 18, 2022

SDSU President reflect on this years legislative session

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says, overall, he’s pleased with the just-completed South Dakota legislative session. There were a number of successes. For Dunn, passage of Representative Larry Tidemann’s bill to fully cover the state employee pay raise at the universities is major. The legislature appoved and the governor has signed… Read more »

March 18, 2022

Little activity expected for the Napa to Platte rail line

TABOR, S.D.(WNAX)- Little to no activity is expected on the Napa to Platte rail line, especially west of Tabor. The line is an old branch of the Milwaukee Road and is owned by the state. Jack Dokken, Air, Rail and Transit Program Manager for the South Dakota Department of Transportation, says there isn’t much interest… Read more »

March 17, 2022

Optimist Club Family Free Throw Contest coming up on Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Looking for family entertainment?  Want to create family memories?  Come out to the Aberdeen Optimist Club Family Free Throw Contest.  The event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and the Aberdeen Optimist Club.  The contest will be held at Aberdeen Civic Arena on Tuesday, March 22.  Registration will… Read more »

March 17, 2022

Legislators from District 20 reacting to the impeachment process

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Members of the South Dakota House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again when legislators return to Pierre for veto day on March 28th, and their report will be turned over to the full House.  The committee has been considering the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg for his conduct following the crash… Read more »

March 17, 2022

Senator Rounds talks more about VA in South Dakota

WASHINTON, D.C.(KOTA)- With a lot still uncertain regarding the future of some veterans’ hospitals in the Black Hills, the larger Veterans Affairs Department remains somewhat controversial. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a Republican who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, took an opportunity to describe what the ideal VA for him would be. Rounds… Read more »

March 17, 2022

SD Chamber of Commerce react to the impeachment process

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- There have been some comments and complaints about the slow pace of the Special legislative Committee investigating the possible impeachment of South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Dave Owen, President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says its outside normal legislative business. Owen says the committee needs to move carefully. Committee… Read more »