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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The long-range climate outlooks don’t offer much hope for a change in the warm dry pattern most of the northern plains has been under since last fall. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says they don’t see much of a change. Edwards says the best chance for consistent moisture may not happen until… Read more »
SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- Keeping soils healthy during drought can be a challenge and the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition says its critical that residue stay on the field following harvest of the cash crop. Coalition Coordinator Cindy Zenk says the residue will help protect the soil. She says if a producer needs to cut corn for… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release) — The 2021 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally officially came to an end last Sunday, and the South Dakota DOT has counted a total of 525,768 vehicles that came through Sturgis during the whole week. That’s up 13.8% from last year. The Sturgis Police Department has released a final tally of arrests and violations… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Thursday, August 26, 2021, water will be off in the vicinity of: S 7th Street from 3rd Avenue SW to 6th Avenue SW 4th Avenue SW from S 7th Street to S 8th Street The Public Works Department suggests that… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- With the ongoing drought, ag producers, especially those with livestock may be looking for disaster aid from the federal government. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says there have been some talks about that already. Johnson says the states Congressional delegation is united in finding help to keep producers in business. Johnson says the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Commission on Child Support will begin its next round of meetings Thursday in Pierre. Commission member, Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton says this is part of a four year cycle. Stevens says there are a lot of factors in determining child support. Stevens says they hope to come up with… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 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 2,059. The state had 455 new cases and 151 recoveries, increasing active infections to 3,416. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Colleges across the country and locally are working with COVID-19 safety protocols as students return to campus. Northern State University’s first day of class was Monday, with Presentation College having its first day on Aug. 31. University COVID-19 safety protocols have been a conversation nationally, especially with the surge of delta variant… Read more »
LEOLA, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The former manager of CorTrust Bank in Leola is facing two federal charges of bank fraud in connection to allegations that he took out loans for an unknown customer and used the funds for his own benefit. Gabe Outtrim, 42, of Glenham was indicted earlier this month and pleaded not guilty to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The September Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Friday, September 10th from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speaker will be US Senator Mike Rounds who will give an update from Washington DC. Lunch will be served. Cost is… Read more »
