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FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The Freeman Public School district and its neighbors will hold talks about future possibilities ranging from sports cooperatives to possible consolidation. Freeman Superintendent Jake Tietje says the talks aren’t being driven because of enrollment problems. Tietje says they are following the direction the school board got from a public survey. Tietje says they… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 8 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,289. The state had 745 new cases and 698 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,535. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the economy in nine Mid America states continues to grow, there are some hazards ahead. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, says he expects interest rates to start rising. Goss says inflation is becoming a real problem for many businesses. Goss says increased federal spending will contribute to… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- South Dakota lawmakers vote to subpoena the Department of Labor to hand over a document regarding the attempt of Governor Kristi Noem’s daughter to win a state appraisal license. They want to know if there was an agreement in place to give Kassidy Peters another chance at the license prior to a meeting… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University Bands will present a concert, “Local Colors,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. The event will include performances by the NSU Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Rolf Olson, and NSU Concert Band, conducted by Dr. Audrey Miller. Featured… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. – A fall plant sale will take place next week at the Northern State University greenhouse. A variety of succulents and spring-flowering bulbs (tulips, daffodils, etc.) will be available for sale in the greenhouse, located in Mewaldt-Jensen 144B. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, and 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Nov. 17. Cash or… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will host mental health awareness events aimed at reducing the stigma surrounding mental health challenges and improving campus mental wellness. NSU student Emily Meier received a grant through the Bush Foundation’s Change Network program, which led to the creation of Northern Mental Health Week, Nov. 14-20. Programming will… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission held a strategic planning session last month, laying out goals to pursue over the next few years. City Manager Amy Leon talked to the commission at their last meeting about one of those goals, moving toward standards for rental housing. Leon says it could take up a lot of… Read more »
Rising energy costs are leading to rate increases from many electric and gas utilities. South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Gary Hanson says they have to look at utility costs and what the law allows in rate hike cases. Hanson says utilities are allowed to increase rates to cover most of their increasing fixed costs. Hanson… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem made it official she will seek re-election to Governor in 2022. Governor Noem heads into the campaign with over $10 million raised since her last election. Her campaign has more than $6.5 million cash on hand between all campaign accounts.
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,281. The state had 521 new cases and 311 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,496. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House Select Committee on Impeachment held their organizational session at the end of this weeks South Dakota special session. Member, Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton, says they need to set rules of procedure. Stevens says they don’t feel like they have to push the process due to the legislative calendar. The committee… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- US defense leaders are warning about the increasing capabilities and actions of the Chinese military. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the US has to react. China has been making provocative moves toward Taiwan. Thune says that could be a flashpoint. Thune says Taiwan is strategically and economically important to the US. The… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX & DRGNews)- South Dakota legislators had to take their special session into overtime to find agreement on a final legislative district map. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he isn’t sure what drove the final vote. Cwach says there were some fairly minor changes to the maps presented by House and Senate Committees.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)– Avera St. Luke’s continues to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics multiple times per week. An additional public flu vaccine clinic has also been added on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held on the following days: •Friday, Nov. 12 … Read more »
