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June 28, 2021

Congressman Dusty Johnson helps introduce The Butcher Block Act legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson, along with Virginia Representative Abigail Spanberger, have introduced the Butcher Block Act legislation. The measure aims to rebalance the cattle market by easing regulatory barriers and offering USDA meat processing grants for small processors looking to expand or add shackle space. Johnson says this will add competition in… Read more »

June 28, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no 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 2,030. The state had 20 new cases and 16 recoveries, increasing active infections to 174. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

June 28, 2021

June License Plate Decals due Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio)- This Wednesday, June 30th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for June. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters this month.

June 28, 2021

Members of Congress looking for origin of COVID-19

WASHINTON, D.C.(WNAX)- There are still questions and suspicions about the origin and spread of the coronavirus last year in China. South Dakota Senator John Thune says China has not cooperated in finding the source of the pandemic. Thune says it may be difficult to hold China accountable. Thune says China’s military has become more aggressive… Read more »

June 28, 2021

Expansion of natural gas service reform bill seeing bipartisian support

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The pandemic may have slowed down economic development for more than a year, but there is still interest in expanding natural gas service. Yankton Area Progressive Growth C.E.O. Nancy Wenande says there is a large business looking at Napa Junction, but that would require natural gas service. Wenande says a gas line expansion… Read more »

June 28, 2021

SD Appropriation Committee receive an update on COVID-19 funds

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature met last week and got an update on how the state has spent federal Covid-19 funds, and options for the next round of funding. Co- Chair, Representative Chris Karr of Sioux Falls, says they went through a similar process last year. Karr says… Read more »

June 28, 2021

SD Board of Regents heard request budget requests from their universities

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents heard budget requests from the six state universities at their meeting in Madison last week. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says their priority is remodeling a building at the Community College of Sioux Falls. Gestring says expanding the GEAR center has been on their list… Read more »

June 25, 2021

Rapid City Mayor talks about his visit with President Biden

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- When the President of the United States calls you to the White House, it’s a hard opportunity to turn down. Receiving the call was Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender, who joined a collection of American municipal officials to discuss issues like gun violence and crime with President Joe Biden this week. Allender… Read more »

June 25, 2021

Cash-Wa Distributing to host July Business After Hours

Aberdeen, SD(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s July Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, July 8 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Cash-Wa Distributing, 810 3rd Ave SE. In addition to Cash-Wa being host and sponsor, they will also be providing the food. Cold beverages will be available and their… Read more »

June 25, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,030. The state had 14 new cases and 7 recoveries, increasing active infections to 170. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

June 25, 2021

Medical marijuana will be off limits on Board of Regents run universities

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents will ban the possession and use of medical marijuana at the six state universities. Regents Counsel Nathan Lukkes says marijuana is still illegal under federal laws. Lukkes says they could see their federal funding threatened. Regent Tony Venhuizen says they should follow and not lead on this… Read more »