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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A trial date has been set for the South Dakota attorney general who struck and killed a man along a Hyde County highway. Jason Ravnsborg will go on trial Aug. 26 on three misdemeanor charges, including careless driving, operating a vehicle while on an electronic device and driving outside of his… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no 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 2,004. The state had 34 new cases and 39 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 416. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Led by athletic success, the South Dakota State University Foundation is hoping to translate that into financial support. Foundation President Steve Erpanbach says those achievements are seen and heard across the country. Erpanbach says the athletic success is also found in the classrooms. Erpanbach says the success on field is leading to more… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the school year has ended across South Dakota for most students, staff and administrators still have work to do. State Education Department Secretary Tiffany Sanderson says they are working with school districts on plans for safely reopening in the fall. Sanderson told the State Board of Education Standards that there will be… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature reviewed a long list of financial markers for the Board of Regents at their meeting in Pierre Tuesday. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told the committee they are updating their strategic plan. Maher says the task force report will be part of… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rydson talked Wednesday about medical marijuana protocol to the Marijuana Interim Study Committee. Malsam-Rysdon talks about the protocol will follow to achieve a card. Malsam-Rysdon talks about the differences between a dispensary and a pharmacy. Malsam-Rysdon talks about getting registration in place with the Department of Health. Justin Williams,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- S.D. Legislature’s Marijuana Interim Study Committe heard Wednesday from the author of IM26(Medical Marijuana Amendment). Melissa Mentele told the committtee the debate is over on IM26. Mentele told the committee that a prescription will need to be filled out by a doctor. Mentele wanted to make sure the committee is aware that one… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The S.D. Legislature’s Marijuana Interim Study Committee met on Wednesday. President of the South Dakota State Medical Association, Benjamin Aaker talked about the health benefits & risks of medical marijuana. Aaker told the committee medical marijuana can be used to decrease nausea and vomiting following cheomtherapy. Aaker told how medical marijuana can help… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no 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 2,004. The state had 49 new cases and 75 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 421. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- On June 26th South Dakota will end participation in national pandemic-related unemployment assistance programs. Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman says the termination affects three federal government programs being used in the state. Hultman says people currently receiving unemployment should continue to file their weekly request for payment through the week ending June… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Plenty of questions remain about President Joe Biden’s 30-by-30 plan. The President wants to conserve 30-percent of U-S land and freshwater along with 30-percent of U-S ocean area by the year 2030. U-S Senator Mike Rounds says he and fellow South Dakota Senator John Thune have sent letters to the Secretaries of Ag… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton City Commissioners debated details of a proposed ordinance to control the sale of medical marijuana. At a work session ahead of their regular meeting Monday night, City Attorney Ross Den Herder talked about how they see a medical marijuana dispensary operating. Den Herder says a dispensary will have to operate an extensive… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, June 1st the South Dakota Redistricting Committee will be getting together in Pierre. District 3 Representative Drew Dennert is on that committee and gave us a preview. The US Census credit South Dakota with the population of 886, 667. The state is setup in 35 districts. Dennert tells us the target… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Raising pay is one-way employers can attract the workers they need. That was a topic extensively discussed by the Governors Board of Economic Advisors at their meeting in Pierre last week. Board member David Chicoine says other board members talked about their experiences in raising wages. Chicoine, former President of South Dakota State… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton City Commissioners debated details of a proposed ordinance to control the sale of medical marijuana. At a work session ahead of their regular meeting last Monday night, City Attorney Ross Den Herder talked about how they see a medical marijuana dispensary operating. Den Herder says a dispensary will have to operate an… Read more »
