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OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Recession has arrived in farm county. Creighton University’s Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index show the regional economy in negative territory for the 12th straight month. Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says bankers in the survey see their farm clients dealing with tough conditions. Goss says all eyes are now on next month’s jobless rate. Slower… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A new analysis from the South Dakota Municipal League estimates that if South Dakota voters pass Initiated Measure 28 on the Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot, cities and towns would lose at least $51.5 million in sales tax revenue each year. Supporters say IM-28 is an effort to repeal the state’s 4.2%… Read more »
SOUTH DAKOTA(DRGNews)- U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland met with leaders of federal, state, local and Tribal law enforcement agencies during a stop Wednesday in South Dakota. Garland says the most powerful tool we have to address violent crime is these types of partnerships. On Monday, United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota Alison… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Right before this week’s Watertown School Board meeting adjourned, Board Member John Iverson mentioned cell phone bans in school and that parents are asking him if the school is doing anything in the Watertown School District. Iverson begins his comments by suggesting a book. Iverson suggests the board discuss it more. The suggested… Read more »
MILBANK, S.D.(KXLG)- Milbank will hold a unique fundraiser for Special Olympics of South Dakota this Sunday, August 18. The Special Olympics Heroes Pull will feature 10-person teams pulling a full-sized fire truck down Main Street in Milbank. A tournament bracket will match two teams each pulling the fire truck 45 feet with a rope attached… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Law enforcement agencies teamed up to spread the net on sex trafficking during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Their haul was seven arrests…about average for Rally week. But, Attorney General Marty Jackley says one unusual aspect was the fact that all seven suspects are from the immediate area. Jackley says the Rally provides a… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota Radio Group) The annual Dakotafest farm show is next week (Aug. 20-22, 2024) near Mitchell. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s IDEAg Group LLC., organizes the three day event. South Dakota Farm Bureau Executive Director Krystil Smit (smit. not smith.) says they will host an educational forum covering programs available to assist young… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) The challenges of regulating the internet. That’s the problem before the Legislature’s study committee on Artificial Intelligence and Internet Access for children. Over-regulation could strangle healthy development of new technology. But lawmakers also got an earful on the way children are already being attacked by internet predators. Chrissie Young is the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Aberdeen Area Humane Society & the Aberdeen Aquatic Center are teaming up to host a dog-friendly swim event on Sunday. Mona Smith with the Aberdeen Area Humane Society details the furry-friendly event planned for Sunday. Smith talks about the Humane Society being at the Brown County Fair Friday morning.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) United States Senator John Thune spoke at the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Luncheon that was held Tuesday at the Brown County Fairgrounds Clubhouse. Senator Thune provided a recap of his day after the conclusion of the luncheon. Senator Thune explains that he wants the Senate filibuster to stay… Read more »
