WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator John Thune called for social media reform during a speech on the Senate floor last week.  He says algorithms have changed the information social media users see. He says algorithms can be useful if properly utilized. But algorithms, he says, have become more problematic than positive. Thune, who is a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Senate Legislative Redistricting Committee came up with their own map and will forward that to a special session next month. Meeting Monday, Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison made the case for his map proposal, called “Blackbird 2.0”. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton was not happy with the map. Committee Chair,… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While many businesses continue to struggle to find enough workers, it is especially critical for health care providers. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, and Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, says it really is a problem for their facilities in smaller towns. Ekeren says they have two… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The November Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, November 4th from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speaker will be David Owen, President and Chief Lobbyist with the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with a… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite a tight supply chain, and soaring housing costs, the City of Yankton has had a pretty good year for new construction. Community Planning Director Dave Mingo says building permits are doing well. Mingo says development had a lot of headwinds this year. Mingo says there were a good number of housing units… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre-based jewelry story steeped in history is bringing nearly 100 years of service to a close.  With origins a watch repair section of a shoe store in 1923, Ferely Jewlers began as Dukelow Jewerly Store.  William Dukelow partnered with Lester Ferely in 1944 and three years later Ferley bought out Dukelow and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the House Redistricting Committee approved the statewide map designed by District 3 Representative Drew Dennert. Dennert discuss adjustments made to the Grouse map as a result of the feedback from the public forums. Dennert talks about the changes made to the southeast part of the state. Dennert talks about the changes… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,220. The state had 395 new cases and 331 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,625. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- The National Weather Service is predicting a mix of winter weather across the country. Jon Gottsschalk, chief of NOAA’s operational prediction branch, released their winter forecast. Gottschalk says parts of the south will see warmer than normal temperatures. Gottschalk says above normal precipitation will also be scattered. The outlook also indicated that areas… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- With a La Nina forecast to develop in the southern Pacific Ocean, some of those impacts could start showing up in our weather in the next month. A La Nina occurs when below normal sea surface temperatures are observed in the Pacific Ocean. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the outlook is… Read more »

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 »