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PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The State of South Dakota is joining 16 other states in challenging election results in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia. The lawsuit, started by the State of Texas, is asking the US Supreme Court to extend the Dec. 14 deadline for certifying the election results. South Dakota Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton City Commission voted 7-2 to impose a face mask mandate for people inside buildings where social distancing is not possible. During the public input portion of the special meeting Wednesday night, Amanda Johnson cautioned the commission on the mandate. Mallory Schulte says the lack of a mask mandate puts… Read more »
WHITE LAKE, S.D. (Press Release) – A 64-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash near White Lake. The name of the deceased is not yet being released pending notification of family members. He was the only occupant. A 1983 Chevrolet Suburban was eastbound on Interstate 90 when the driver lost control. The vehicle… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Momentum for the next economic stimulus plan seems to be mounting in Congress. A coalition called the “Problem Solvers Caucus” made up of Democratic and Republican Members of Congress are spearheading that effort. Minnesota Democratic Congressman Dean Phillips says they have been pushing the process for several weeks. South Dakota Republican… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota’s capitol city will have a U.S. Navy combat ship named after it. Pierre mayor Steve Harding says the process for the USS Pierre (LCS 38) started in February 2019. When building a ship, Harding says the Navy has three main events. The USS Pierre will be 419 feet… Read more »
TROOPER OF THE YEAR: From left to right, Myron Rau, president of the SD Trucking Association and SD Auto Dealers Association; Trooper Brandon Miller and Col. Rick Miller, superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol. PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Two members of the South Dakota Highway Patrol have received the agency’s two major yearly… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s initial allotments of coronavirus vaccine will be quickly spent on immunizing frontline medical workers. Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon says the state is expecting enough vaccine for over 22,000 people to arrive in the coming weeks. An estimated 19,000 health care workers who tend to COVID-19 hospital wards… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state experienced 36 more COVID-related deaths, while active cases dropped by more than 600 and hospitalizations went up two according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (two of which occurred in Brown County and one in Day County), moved the state’s overall death… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:30 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
FORT SISSETON, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – COVID may have canceled the Frontier Christmas event at Fort Sisseton this winter, but didn’t dampen Christmas cheer at the state park located about 60 miles northeast of Aberdeen. A Christmas Light Display is currently underway at the facility. Ali Tonsfeldt, Park Manager, provides the details. The event also includes… Read more »
BOWDLE, S.D. (By American News Staff reports) – An earthquake was reported in northern South Dakota late Tuesday night. Because it’s 2020. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 3.2 magnitude earthquake about 7.5 miles north-northwest of Bowdle. It was at 11:59 Tuesday night. The quake’s depth was about 3.1 miles, according to the geological survey.… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is proposing a number of building projects across the state using about $100 million of so-called one-time money. She gave her budget address to legislators Tuesday in Pierre. Democratic Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says all of that one time money came from taxpayers somewhere. Cwach… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem outlined her proposed 2022 State Budget during an address to state legislators Tuesday in Pierre. She listed three priorities, one of which is strengthening communities. Noem also proposed specific increases for education and state employees. The Governor also offered to provide different health insurance options… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The State of South Dakota got about $1.2 billion from the federal government earlier this year to help offset costs from the COVID-19 pandemic. There was still about $400 million of that remaining which has to be spent by the end of the year. Liza Clark, Commissioner of the Bureau of… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Forest management is crucial for a healthy ecosystem, but also helps prevent disastrous wildfires like those seen this summer, which is why rangers in the Black Hills National Forest have focused on prescribed burns while the weather permits. Scott Jacobson, public affairs officer for the Black Hills National Forest, said… Read more »
