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YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Wind power farms being built across the region often have a built-in outlet, selling their power to an existing utility company. Jim Williams, Director of Thermal and Wind Generation for Northwestern Energy, says in many cases, they have to accept the power from wind farms in their region. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/27151107/Jim-Williams-227a.mp3 Williams says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The skies over Pierre and Watertown will get busier starting in early April. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding says SkyWest has announced when Essential Air Service will begin from the South Dakota cities to Denver. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/27134552/flywest1.mp3 Harding says he expects better service from SkyWest, flying as United Express than previous E-A-S carries.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Preparations are being made to put flags from each of the nine American Indian tribes in South Dakota on display in the State Capitol Building. During a gathering recognizing Tribal Relations Day at the state legislature, Gov. Kristi Noem said she and Sec. of Tribal Relations David Flute are working… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – A resolution blocking President Trumps emergency declaration for funding the Mexican border wall in now in front of the Senate. It was defeated earlier this week in the House. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he is undecided right now. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/28072950/John-Thune-228a.mp3 The President has called the border situation an emergency. Thune… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KXLG) — As President Trump travels back to Washington from Vietnam following talks with North Korea, others in his party are reacting to yesterday’s Congressional hearing wherein the President’s former lawyer Michael Cohen accused his former employer of being a conman, cheat, and racist. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the hearing saw… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota Senate panel has scrapped a bill that would have cut the time allowed for early voting in the state by two weeks.The Senate State Affairs Committee voted 8-1 Wednesday against the bill. The measure would have reduced the absentee voting window from 46 days to 32 days. House… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee passes a measure to legalize the growth of industrial hemp in South Dakota. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has asked lawmakers to hold off on the effort, saying the state isn’t ready. The House voted 65-2 in favor of the bill just days after… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Thursday marks the end of the month and marks the deadline for another license plate renewal. When asked what’s cooking for this month Brown County Treasurer Sheila Enderson responded: https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/25152438/Feb.-End-of-Month-1.mp3 She said bringing in the postcard mailed by the state helps to speed up the process. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/25152516/Feb.-End-of-Month-2.mp3
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – POET officials have developed a proprietary product using the byproducts of ethanol. It’s called “Jive Asphalt.” And recently the POET product helped the company achieve the World’s third highest Most Innovative Company Award. POET’s Matt Merritt says Jive Asphalt is used on roadways as a modifier and as a rejuvenator. https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2019/02/25145549/Matt-Merritt-225a.mp3… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota House members moved yesterday to add HB1225 to their debate calendar. That bill would have established guidelines to identify a student’s sexual identity for participation in high school athletics. The bill came out of committee with no recommendation. Republican Representative Marli Wiese (wee-zee) of Madison says the high school… Read more »
