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VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- There were over thirty first time members of the South Dakota legislature this session. Among them was District 17 Representative Chris Kassin of Vermillion. He says the session met his expectations. Kassin says he didn’t find the drama he had been warned about. He says House members don’t have a lot in common.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again be offering the Top 4 Under 40 Program. This program is designed to recognize the efforts of young leaders in our community and region. Nominees must be someone who: Is between the ages of 21- 39. Is an Aberdeen… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Thursday, March 30, 2023, will be the 40th year of the Northern South Dakota Science and Mathematics Fair, sponsored by Northern State University, 3M of Aberdeen and the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation. The day starts out with approximately 50-60 judges from Aberdeen and surrounding areas judging projects and interviewing students. Projects… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will be in Aberdeen Friday to attend the young professionals’ explore, discover, grow, and engage (EDGE) luncheon and the State B Boys basketball tournament. Friday, March 17: WHAT: Young Professionals’ EDGE Luncheon WHEN: 12:00 p.m. CT WHERE: Aberdeen Recreational and Cultural Center Library 225… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair Board on Thursday announced the acts that will performing on Saturday, August 19th at the Brown County Fair. The concert is sponsored by Pheasant Country 103 & Mustang Seed. Dwight Guthmiller, Chair of the Entertainment Committee announced the opening act. Guthmiller announced the main act for Saturday night. Tickets… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation is working on a multi-phased Interstate 29 corridor study in southeast South Dakota. Steve Gramm is the planning squad leader for the project. Gramm says development has driven a traffic increase in that corridor. Gramm says public input on the study is very important. Gramm says they… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Meade 46-1 School Board met for their March meeting Monday night, where the board heard a presentation from Sturgis Brown High School teacher Eric Johnson on a 4-day school week. There are a handful of districts across the area that utilize a 4-day school week – including Belle Fourche and Custer.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has vetoed HB1193 which updates and amends the Uniform Commercial Code. The Governor said the bill, which sets rules for commercial and financial businesses, did not adequately address crypto currencies. Karl Adam, President of the South Dakota Bankers Association, says it’s the basic rules of the business road.… Read more »
WAVERLY, I.A.(Press Release)- Army veteran Trent Dirks of Iowa is traveling across the United States to share his story of battling PTSD and receiving his Service Dog Tracer through Retrieving Freedom, Inc. “One day in July of 2017, I was driving down the road, depressed and seriously considering committing suicide, and while I was crying… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Amanda Walder, of Watertown, SD, entered a plea change of guilty today after a plea agreement was reached with the prosecution. Walder agreed to plead guilty to one count of manslaughter 1st degree, a class 6 felony and punishable with up to life in prison. Walder was initially charged with murder – second-degree,… Read more »
