ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and the Aberdeen Home Builders Association are hosting a Campaign School in Aberdeen on Tuesday April 12th from 9 am to 3 pm. It will be held in the Malchow Plaza Boardroom, 506 South Main Street. The class will be facilitated by Karl Eckart, Vice… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the latest survey of businesses in the nine state Mid America region indicated continued growth, there are also warning signs. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says inflation is a key indicator. Goss says those factors could slow business activity. Goss says long term interest rates may actually back down. Goss coordinates… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota lawmakers wrapped up the main run of the 2022 session last week with a long day on Thursday to approve the budget. Dave Owen, President of the State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a long time observer of the legislature, says this session had twists and turns. Owen says the… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Counties will be caught between rapidly rising costs and a cap on spending as they write their budgets for next year. During a Yankton County Commission strategy session, Commissioner Cheri Loest said there are talks underway across the state about counties cutting costs. Loest says smaller counties will have the toughest decisions. Commissioner… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Instructors for severe weather awareness training classes will be back in the field this spring. Peter Rogers, with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, says they are looking forward to getting back out there. Rogers says the sessions are for storm spotters and anyone interested in weather. Rogers says despite all… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT & WNAX)- After starting the final week of the legislative session far apart, the South Dakota House and Senate came together and passed a budget on Thursday.  The negotiating process included adding House Bill 1281, which changes the way some spending decisions are made.  District 20 Senator Josh Klumb says HB 1281, which… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- After back-to-back virtual events, organizers are planning for an in-person South Dakota Film Festival come fall. Event director Steven Huber said he’s cautiously optimistic about the prospect of an in-person festival as organizers start accepting film submissions. Plans could change if COVID-19 cases spike as the festival nears, he said. The… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Summit Carbon Solutions has filed an application with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission to build a pipeline under eastern parts of the state to transport liquid carbon dioxide to underground storage in North Dakota. PUC Chairman Chris Nelson says it’s something new for them. The pipeline would originate in Iowa where fights… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- For the states cowboys, this legislative session turned into something of a mixed bag according to South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director James Halverson. Halverson said just because a bill doesn’t pass doesn’t mean the effort was a loss. Halverson said it is too early to determine if ranchland tax relief will… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On March 12, 2022 at 0304 hours Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported apartment fire with smoke coming from a single unit in the 10 block of 7th Ave Southeast. On arrival, crews found a basement apartment unit with smoke coming from doorway. Fire department personnel were able to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Congress gave final passage to a one point five trillion dollar spending plan that includes over ten billion dollars in aid for Ukraine. Before the vote, South Dakota Senator John Thune made a floor speech. Thune says Congress and the American people have to stand by Ukraine. Thune says the US has to… Read more »