ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Men’s Basketball League is in need of officials.  Games are played Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  Pay is based on levels of certification beginning at $18/game.  League play begins October 25. A Basics of Officiating Clinic will be held Monday, October 18 for all new officials.  Interested people should contact the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and the Optimist Club have begun preparations for the 2021 Haunted Forest.  This popular event requires over 100 volunteers.  Recreation Superintendent, Gene Morsching, would like to invite people over the age of 15 to become a part of this Halloween tradition.  Some of the areas… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is holding a Fall Photography Contest to highlight city parks.   People are encouraged to go take pictures at any Aberdeen Park or along the City Trail System now through October 30th.  People are not limited in the number of photos they can enter. Please send… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The City of Yankton has received applications to operate medical cannabis dispensaries. City Manager Amy Leon says they will release more information in cooperation with the state. Leon says there is a mix of applicants. Leon says there may be more talks with the state about the applications. Leon says its her understanding… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Rapid City Pierre and Eastern Railroad was back in front of the South Dakota State Railroad Board this week to update the status of a proposed project to rebuilding the rail line that runs from Fort Pierre to Rapid City.  Senior vice president Jerry Vest says RCP&E has applied for a highly… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- It’s that time of the year when lakefront property owners have to start preparing for winter by removing docks and lifts. Now with zebra mussels showing up across the state in lakes and rivers, South Dakota Game Fish and parks want to remind everyone what to do if they have zebra mussels on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The public is advised that the Lee Park Golf Course and the Pro Shop will be closed on Monday, October 4th.  Golf Course personnel will be completing aerification of the greens. The course will reopen on Tuesday, October 5th at 8:00 am.  For further information contact the Lee Park Golf Shop at… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, has remained above growth neutral for 16 of the last 17 months. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group, says while still in positive territory, the overall index… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Fire Marshal encourages the public to spend a little more time this next week thinking about fire safety . Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9. This year’s theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and is designed to educate citizens, especially children, about the different sounds that smoke… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota House and Senate Redistricting Committees seem to be on separate paths over legislative districts in the Sioux Falls area. Committee Chair, Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre, says they are still in the preliminary stages. Representative Jon Hansen of Dell Rapids says they would like to cooperate with Senators. Representative Drew… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)-  The South Dakota Legislature will be meeting on November 9th to discuss impeachment proceeding involving the South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Here is the official proclamation: “Members of the Ninety-Sixth Legislature, you are called to the chambers of the Senate and House of Representatives at the Capitol, city of Pierre, South… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- This week’s US Department of Agriculture National Ag Statistics Service update says pasture and range conditions in South Dakota’s aren’t in very good shape. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says, in fact, South Dakota’s grasslands are among some of the hardest hit by this year’s drought. USDA NASS reporters rated 80% of the state’s… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder was elected vice chair of the National Association of State Treasurers at their recent convention. Haeder says it’s a chance to share what South Dakota is doing. Haeder says he sees it as an obligation to share. Haeder says he is also learning from other states. Haeder,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Until further notice, the Avera Medical Group Clinic in Pierre is requiring an appointment for all services, including urgent care. Dr. Mikel Holland, President and Chief Medical Officer at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital, says there are a few things causing the need for appointments. Holland says he’s not discouraging people from getting tested.… Read more »