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PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Drought conditions will so force the hand of some producers when it comes to 2021 decision making for crops. Andrew White is an agronomist with C-H-S Midwest Cooperatives in Pierre. He says farmers are looking at their options. White says if things stay dry until June it will be a cause of concern… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Enplanements at Pierre Regional Airport continue on an upward trajectory. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga released the March boarding numbers at the Pierre City Commission meeting this week… Mayor Steve Harding is seeing the increased travel first hand… The 784 enplanements are up 217 passengers from February and up… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,946. The state had 260 new cases and 282 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,465. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Centers for Disease Control now say the B-117 variant is the dominant virus spreading Covid-19 across the country. Yankton Dr Mike Pietila says people spreading the virus leads to the mutations. Pietila says it will take time to get to the end of the pandemic. Pietila says it takes time for resistance… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Some national political publications have speculated that South Dakota Senator John Thune may not run for reelection next year. Thune says he is doing the necessary preparation for another run. Thune says he doesn’t want to get into campaign mode too quickly. Thune says it may be difficult for republicans to regain control… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has said she plans to call the legislature back to Pierre for a special session in late May or early June. Part of the call would deal with the next round of federal stimulus funding the state will receive. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says they… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Federal Reserve Board, at their last meeting, decided to keep long term interest rates low, possibly into next year to help keep the economy growing. Karl Adam, President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says his members are watching those moves closely. Adam says stable interest rates help businesses and ag producers.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday we got a preview of some of the road work that will be done here in Aberdeen. City engineer Robin Bobzien with the Aberdeen Public Works Department joined us to discuss this. No bridge work is planned for the upcoming season but Bobzien tells us about funding for bridge work coming… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will name Aaron Scheibe as her chief of staff. “Aaron Scheibe is a dedicated public servant with years of experience in state government,” said Governor Noem. “Aaron has a deep love for our state, and I appreciate his willingness to serve in this important… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Senator John Thune appeared on AgriTalk to discuss a number of different topics. Senator Thune discussed how President Biden’s tax agenda will have an impact on the farming community. Senator Thune also talks about the situation developing on the southern borders. Senator Thune talks about the $2 trillion infracstructure bill and… Read more »
