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SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release)- Every student should have the right to receive an equitable education and have an open and honest dialogue about America’s history. That’s why the ACLU of South Dakota opposes Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposed legislation that would censor academic discussions about American history and race and sex in South Dakota public school classrooms.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem released the text of draft legislation to block Critical Race Theory (CRT) as the basis of education for South Dakota students. “Americans believe ‘all men are created equal,’ and we also believe the American dream is available to all regardless of race, color, or national origin,”… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Public universities have been struggling with defining diversity and opportunity, especially for minority students. Private schools don’t have those same issues. Mark Long, President of Mount Marty University in Yankton says their mission is very clear. Long says there are advantages to being a faith based university. Long says they have found a… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents has been dealing with the results of the “SB55” study, and changes on campuses to “Opportunity Centers.” Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told legislators there is a clear difference between the “SB55” study and on campus issues with Opportunity Centers. Maher says public meetings at a couple… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Many businesses, especially manufacturing companies have been working through supply shortages. Nancy Wenande, C.E.O. of Yankton Thrive says its pretty much the same for local companies. Wenande says despite those issues, she is hearing about company expansions. Wenande says companies continue to look at innovations to deal with labor and supply shortages. The… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is expecting enough funding from the federal infrastructure to get close to completion, they also have a plan in the works to upsize their water treatment capacity. Executive Director Troy Larson says the past couple of summers pushed them close to their full treatment limits.… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A consultant group has recommended that the Human Services center in Yankton cap the number of beds available at about two hundred. Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill says that has been their active number for some time anyway. Gill says the consultants says the focus should be on better services. Gill… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday talks about getting a loan to improve the Waste Water Treatment Facility. Aberdeen City Manager Joseph Gaa remijnd the council about the water treatment projects that needed to be submitted. Ted Dickey, Program Coordinator for the Northeast Council of Governments talks about the cost of the project.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council revisited the TIF(Tax Increment Financing) offered by the Stencil Group that was defeated 2 weeks ago. Aberdeen City Manager Joseph Gaa talked about the compromise that was reach. Councilwoman Tiffany Langer who was in favor of this Tif talked about the precedent that was set 2… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Earlier this morning around 10:00am the Watertown School District locked down due to a threat received via email. The Watertown Police Department was dispatched to provide protection and investigate the source. We reached out the Superintendent Jeff Danielsen for further information. Danielsen does not have the ability to share the student’s information nor… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,438. The state had 366 new cases and 360 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,336. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The 2022 session of the South Dakota legislature begins next month & promises to be action packed. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry, says there are a lot of key issues. Owen says marijuana, sales taxes and pay raises will also get extensive debate. Owen says the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While Congress is racing to wrap up its work for the year, states are still waiting to see how much and when they will see funding for many programs. South Dakota Department of Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt updated the Transportation Commission on what they know about the federal dollars. Jundt says the continue… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem has proposed giving state employees a six percent raise as part of her 2023 budget plan. While good for workers, that may cause problems for local governments. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says while they have an agreement with the workers union, that may need to be adjusted. Leon says… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will again debate marijuana in the 2022 session. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion was a member of the interim adult use marijuana committee and says there have been several possible bills tossed around. Rusch says there are a lot of details connected to recreational marijuana usage. Rusch says if legislators… Read more »
