PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The State of South Dakota is seeing solid sales and use tax growth and that should continue into next year. The Governors Council of Economic Advisors heard from Derek Johnson, Chief Budget Analyst at the Bureau of Finance and Management. He said the last fiscal year finished strong at the end of June.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Milbank native with nearly two decades of experience in agriculture law and national level policy making has been chosen to lead the South Dakota Corn organization. Information from the group says, “Danita Murray is an employee of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association, but will be acting as the executive director of the… Read more »

The South Dakota State University foundation announces it’s next major fundraising campaign — the third in the university’s history. They’re seeking to raise 500-million dollars. Co-Chair of the Campaign Committee, Dana Dykhouse, says they’re calling this new campaign “Bold and Blue… ” President Barry Dunn says their strategic plan states SDSU will be a premiere… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On Thursday night at the Watertown Development Company’s Annual Report Meeting, Executive Director Mark Vaux reported growth for the 2020 – 2021 year in benefit of the Watertown Community, despite being the year of COVI-19. Mark discussed a project with Dakota Tube that will create more jobs. Mark expresses gratitude to Jesse Craig… Read more »

NEW HOLLAND, S.D.(WNAX)- While House and Senate members of the South Dakota Legislative Redistricting Committees debate proposed map changes, most other members can only watch and wait. Representative Marty Overweg of New Holland says his district, like most, faces some major changes. Overweg says it could be awkward, working with people in a different area.… Read more »

KADOKA, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission has tabled a request by the City of Kadoka for funding to improve lighting and fencing at the Kadoka Municipal Airport.  Kadoka Mayor Harry Weller told the Commission without some state support the project likely won’t get done. Kadoka’s airport is not eligible for federal Airport Improvement Program… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The US House voted to hold Steve Bannon, a long-time aide to former President Trump in contempt of Congress after he ignored a subpoena from the committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot. The vote was mostly along party lines, with South Dakota republican Congressman Dusty Johnson voting “no”. Johnson says it is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,218. The state had 337 new cases and 366 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,663. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Former South Dakota Senator Tom Daschle is concerned about the political direction of the country and threats to democracy. Daschle says the stand off in Congress is a major symptom. Daschle says much has changed since he left the Senate in 2005. Daschle, a democrat, was elected to the US House in 1978,… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Taffy Howard, a Rapid City Republican representing District 33 in the State House, has set her sights on DC, announcing a run against fellow Republican Dusty Johnson for South Dakota’s at-large House district Howard said South Dakotans have taken issue with the states DC Delegation. Howard said she’d take a staunch, conservative… Read more »

WEBSTER, S.D.(KXLG)- Earlier this week at the Day County Sherriff’s office, Ryan Rucktaeschel stepped down as Sherriff after winning the elected position in 2018. We received a statement from Ryan: “I leave Day County in good hands with sheriff Jerred Schreur. I wanted to give Jerred some time to get established and prove to the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Fall enrollment at the four technical colleges in South Dakota fell slightly to just over seventy-one hundred students. Tech College Board President Dana Dkyhouse of Sioux Falls says holding enrollment steady was a win. Dykhouse says flat enrollment does put more pressure on their budget because of the drop in tuition and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Supporters and opponents of a plan to turn an abandoned rail line from Tabor to Platte into a biking and hiking trail appeared in front of the South Dakota Railroad Board. The former Milwaukee Road line last had rail traffic in the 1980s and has been owned by the state since then. Bon… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The opening day of the 2021 South Dakota State Fair included the ground breaking for the Dakota Events Complex.  The DEX will replace the beef complex that was destroyed by fire on October 31 of 2020.  Original ambitious plans targeted the new complex to be ready for the 2022 state fair.  Hunter Roberts,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Gary Hanson, who was reelected last year, says this will be his last term in elective office. He says he has enjoyed all of his public service. Hanson says he wanted to get his future plans on the table. Hanson says his announcement gives anyone who wants to… Read more »