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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Dakota Broadcasting)- Aberdeen man Brian Bengs has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. Bengs kicked off his campaign at the “One Legged Pheasant” brewery in Aberdeen on Nov. 11th on a campaign he calls “South Dakotans First”. Bengs described what “South Dakotans First” means exactly. According to Bengs he has been a registered… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is hosting the Central Park Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 18 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. The Tree Lighting will occur at 6:00 pm. In addition to the tree lighting, there will be free hot chocolate, a photo booth and giveaway prizes. Special guests will… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A legislative committee will meet later this week in Pierre to continue the talks about what to do with another round of over nine hundred million dollars in federal funding. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says they continue to wait on more information from Washington. Hunhoff, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, says… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council set the fees & charges for services for the city of Aberdeen. One of the fees discussed was cost to start a cannabis business. City Finance Officer Karl Alberts: Mayor Travis Schaunaman reminds the council what the fees are for cannabis industry in Aberdeen. City Manager… Read more »
CENTERVILLE, S.D.(WNAX)- While new legislative district maps may be in place for the next ten years in South Dakota, the process left some bruises. Representative Richard Vasgaard of Centerville says this year’s action may have set a precedent. Vasgaard says having separate House and Senate map proposals was not a good idea. Vasgaard says many… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Gas prices have been rising steadily since last years pandemic induced slow down. Shawn Steward with Triple “A” South Dakota says most of that is due to the cost of crude oil. Crude oil lately has tracked from eighty-one to eighty three dollars a barrel. Steward says the drop in demand last… Read more »
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 »
