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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators meet in special session next week to decide on a final legislative redistricting map. House and Senate Committees working on the process have each come up with their own versions and legislators will have to choose one or draw a compromise. House Redistricting Committee member, Representative Ryan Cwach, says the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation is getting ready for the inevitable winter work. Operations Manager Craig Smith updated the Transportation Commission last week on their preparations. Smith says they cut their budget back this year. Smith says they are having a tough time finding the snow plow drivers they need. Smith says… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Argus Leader)- Sanford Health, the state’s largest private employer, began Monday suspending employees, who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19. The health system announced in July that employees would have until Nov. 1 to begin getting vaccinated or to get an exemption based on health or religious reasons. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown Police Department is seeking the public’s help to locate two Watertown juveniles reported missing early Sunday, October 31st. They are actively searching for them so they can be returned home safely to their families. Jaden Shroll (17 years old) and her boyfriend Terence First In Trouble (17 years old) are pictured… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Dakota News Now) – By the end of the year, South Dakota’s largest newspaper will be printed in another state. According to the Argus Leader and its parent company Gannett, the newspaper will close its Sioux Falls printing plant on December 5. The plant is located in the newspaper’s building on Minnesota Avenue… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 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 2,241. The state had 403 new cases and 335 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,483. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Recently in the news you may have heard the name Ernie LaPonite. It has now been confirmed he is a direct descendant of the Lakota warrior Sitting Bull. Ernie, 73, who identifies as a member of the Lakota Tribe has been working on the authentication process since 2003. The Smithsonian Museum alone has… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has made November Adoption Awareness Month to recognize those who provide loving, stable forever homes to South Dakota children. “Adoptive parents play a key role in the future success and prosperity of youth in our great state,” said Noem. “I am encouraging citizens, community agencies, religious and tribal… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Registration for Ice Skating Lessons is currently open. The Learn to Skate USA program is used for the skating lessons. The Snow Plow Sam program is for 5 year olds. The “Learn to Skate” programs have specific skills to be accomplished at each level. For details, contact the department office (605)626-7015 Fee:… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – November’s list of sobriety checkpoints has been announced by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The monthly checkpoints are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. There are 17 checkpoints scheduled for 14 counties during the month. Sobriety checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Beadle, Brown, Brule,… Read more »
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region, from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Arkansas, continues to grow, but there are warning signs. Ernie Goss, economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, coordinates the monthly survey. Goss says most companies are still hiring. Goss says inflation is the main concern now. Other… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Thursday, the K.O.Lee Library will be hosting a free concert with celtic guitarist Jerry Barlow. Barlow describes what Celtic music is about. Barlow talks about how he got into Celtic music. Barlow talks about the concert coming up on Thursday. Barlow has a new CD coming out in 2022. It… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the economic recovery has been underway for over a year, there is still help for businesses that may be having problems. Jamie Wood, South Dakota District Director of the Small Business Administration, says they still have loan funds available. Wood says the loan cap has been raised on the program. Wood says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Your local retailer is at the bottom end of a very long supply chain, which may not be working all that well. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says many businesses are still waiting. Sanderson says many retailers may not take orders this year. Sanderson says the supply chain… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, following Governor Noem’s promise to “see [President Biden] in court,” the State of South Dakota joined a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s COVID vaccine mandate for federal contractors. “South Dakota is standing up with other states to protect our people from the Biden Administration’s illegal mandates,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “Though… Read more »
