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YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Hundreds of millions of dollars are flowing from Washington in the second round of stimulus payments. Karl Adam, President of the South Dakota Bankers Association says they may show up in various forms. Adam says some people tossed the earlier round of paper checks or debit cards. Adam says banks have added to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has community garden plots available for those interested in planting a garden this summer. If you are a new gardener or a gardener looking for an additional garden plot, please call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 605-626-7015. Garden plots are 1,200 square feet in… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission held a work session before their regular meeting Monday night to talk about medical marijuana. City Manager Amy Leon says all the cities in the state are in the same situation. Leon says her recommendation is that the commission move rapidly in setting up a regulatory and zoning framework.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has announced a framework for up to $5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to help South Dakota meat processors expand. The grants are available to meat processors with 60 employees or less that meet one of three criteria. They must be state inspected equal to slaughter and or… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Legal medical marijuana may be a business opportunity, but rules and regulations must be written rapidly. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says the passage of “IM26” last November sent one clear message. Sanderson says the initiative is not clear in how that marketplace will work starting July first. Sanderson says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators this session passed a Joint Resolution (HJR5003) that would put a constitutional amendment on the June 2022 ballot that if passed, would require a sixty percent voter approval of any initiated law or amendment that would spend ten million dollars or more over ten years. Rick Weiland, with the group… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Dr. Trisha Waldman, Dean of Health & Natural Science at Presentation College was awarded the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Ambassador of the Year. The mission of the Ambassador Committee is to promote a positive community image and serve as goodwill ambassadors at Chamber and community functions such as ribbon cuttings, new… Read more »

ABERDEEN, SD.(HubCityRadio)  NSU is hosting its 1st ever GiveNDay on Wednesday March 24th starting at 9AM & running for 24 hours. The school is lookin to inspire supporters of NSU to come together and provide essential funding to ALL areas across the university! Challenge/Matching gifts: as more people give, the impact increases – unlocking matches… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–The South Dakota State Fair has announced its first grandstand entertainment act of the 2021 fair.   Assistant Fair Manager Candi Briley says Pardi attracts old and new country fans alike.   Pardi was named the Country Music Association’s New Artist of the Year in 2017, and the Academy of Country Music New Male… Read more »