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Tech colleges in South Dakota are rapidly filling their available class slots for this fall. Paula Hawks, Career Services Coordinator at Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls says their registration sessions have been very popular. Hawks says classes are filling up fast. Hawks says students are seeing that tech degrees pay off. Other tech colleges… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Educators across the country are concerned with the impact of the pandemic on students. The biggest impact will likely be on the K-12 system but it will also affect college students. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says they’ll be looking closely at the results of professional tests. He says they’re preparing… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Educators are pushing back against charges from some politicians that teachers and schools are “indoctrinating” students in everything from negative American history to critical race theory. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says the districts education policy has been consistent over the years. Kindle says they include American history and civics in most grade… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations spent several hours on the USD campus in Vermillion this week, talking about and questioning diversity efforts. Committee Co-Chair, Representative Chris Karr of Sioux Falls, says the issue first came up during the legislative session. Karr says they wanted to know how and where state dollars are being… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- A new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease has gathered a lot of interest and criticism. The FDA approved the use of Aduhelm over the objections of some doctors on their advisory panel. Leslie Morrow, Executive Director of the South Dakota Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association says the drug offers new hope. Morrow says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced a holiday for state workers on Friday, June 18, 2021, in honor of Juneteenth. This is in response to the “Juneteenth National Independence Day Act”, which was signed today by President Joseph R. Biden. “‘All men are created equal.’ That is America’s foundational ideal,” said… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Pipestone Systems, which began their Wholestone Farms project and built a pork processing facility in Fremont, Nebraska is now planning on building a $500 million pork processing plant in Sioux Falls. Luke Minion with Pipestone Systems says they hope to open their new processing plant sometime in 2025. He says their Wholestone… Read more »
BASSETT, N.E.(WNAX)- A national republican operative says South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is becoming an important national figure in the GOP. Corey Lewandowski says Noem has an important race next year. Lewandowski says Noem has become known nationally for what she did in South Dakota during the pandemic. Lewandowski was appearing with Nebraska republican candidate… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem, along with the South Dakota Department of Health and the South Dakota Department of Education, launched medcannabis.sd.gov, a website to answer questions and provide information about the upcoming medical cannabis program set to take effect on July 1, 2021. “One of my jobs as governor is to make… Read more »
Ipswich, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 18th annual Ipswich Trail Days gets underway today after missing out last year due to COVID-19. According to their website www.ipswichtraildays.com, here is the schedule through the weekend. FRIDAY JUNE 18 11:30 Registration for Trail Days Cup Golf Tournament at Split Rock Country Club 12:00 Shot Gun start for 4-person, 18-hole… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death1, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,027. The state had 16 new cases and 17 recoveries, increasing active infections to 165. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up tonight at the Malchow Plaza is the 1st of the scheduled 3 summer concerts organized by the Aberdeen Downtown Association. Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association, Shelley Westra-Heier, appeared on the KSDN Morning Report to talk more about it. Malchow Plaza will open at 6PM and Westra-Heier talks about one… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 vaccinations are widely available in South Dakota but the pace of those getting shots has slowed down. State Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam Rysdon says a majority of the state eligible population has gotten at least one shot. Malsam-Rysdon says they have enough vaccine for anyone that wants a shot. Malsam-Rysdon says… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7:30 AM on Friday, June 18, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic to install water lines: Mel Ros Drive from S. Wells St. to 16th Avenue SE Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- While members of the interim Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature spent several hours in meetings on the USD campus this week, much of the discussion was focused on diversity instead of dollars. USD President Sheila Gestring says it was a productive session. Some legislators expressed concerns with diversity efforts… Read more »
