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The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has approved an extension of the deadline connected to a procedural schedule for the North Bend Wind project proposed for an area straddling the Hughes/Hyde County line. Attorney for North Bend Brett Koenecke says North Bend is still working with Hughes County officials on a various permits and agreements.… Read more »
An annual report on the condition of state highways gives South Dakota fairly high marks. Baruch Feigenbaum is the author of the report from the Reason Foundation and says the state is in the top ten overall. Feigenbaum says some of the results reflect the low density population. Feigenbaum says there are some outstanding results.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Health wants to find help for local emergency and ambulance services. Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon told the Covid Liaison Committee that many of those services are struggling. Katelin Thomas, head of the Office of Rural Health, would put money toward equipment for ambulances. Malsam-Rysdon says they also want… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A class of 18 new firefighters have graduated and joined the Rapid City Fire Department, an addition Tessa Jaeger said has already made a major difference on the floors. Making an instant impact, Jaeger said the RCFD can finally ease off 48-hour shifts. Jaeger said the new crews match quality with quantity.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Senator John Thune’s third term expires next year and so far, he hasn’t announced if he will run for a fourth. He says that decision is coming. Thune says he is considering a number of factors. Thune says he isn’t worried about how the politics line up for next year. There… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. – On November 23, 2021 at 0943 hours, Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to an electrical fire at Roncalli High School (1400 N. Dakota St). When crews arrived on scene, there was light smoke coming from the area of the main power supply into the main campus on the north side of structure. Staff… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Winter Choral Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Aberdeen’s First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Kline St. The event will feature the NSU Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Early Musick Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Timothy Woods with the assistance of pianist Dr.… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- KXLG radio spoke with Taffy Howard, currently she is a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, representing district 33. Her term ends January 10th, 2022. She is also the Vice Chair of Appropriations. Taffy is has announced she is running for election to the U.S. House to represent South Dakota’s At-Large… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. – With more people traveling this week for the Thanksgiving Holiday, the South Dakota Highway Patrol reminds drivers that it is even more important to stay safe. “Thanksgiving is a major travel holiday and that increases the chances of motor vehicle crashes,” said Col. Rick Miller, superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Fire Marshal reminds citizens to enjoy the good food and activity that are part of the Thanksgiving holiday, but not to forget the importance of fire safety. Nationally, Thanksgiving Day is when the most home cooking fires happen each year. State Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says the holiday always presents… Read more »
