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EAGLE BUTTE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Democratic candidate for South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner, Remi Bald Eagle, says he has focused on running a positive campaign. Bald Eagle says we all have to live together after the election, too. Bald Eagle says he has tried to explain the role of the PUC to voters. Bald… Read more »
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Mid America economy continues to recover from the pandemic shock in the spring. Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group says the October survey had another strong report. Goss coordinates the survey of purchasing managers at businesses in a nine-state region from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – It’s a much anticipated election day tomorrow and South Dakota Secretary of State Steve Barnett says his office and county auditors are ready. Barnett says they have seen a heavy return on early votes. As of Oct. 1, there were just over 165,000 registered voters. When people go to the polls… Read more »
KIMBALL, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured late Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash near Kimball. Names of the two people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. A Peterbilt semi-truck and trailer was eastbound on Interstate 90 when it was struck by a 2014… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – A mask mandate in Aberdeen seems unlikely, at least just now. But use of masks within the city limits will be strongly encouraged with a resolution that will be considered today by the Aberdeen City Council. The proposal is not an ordinance and would not mandate use. City… Read more »
AVON, S.D. (WNAX) – The State of South Dakota is launching the “K-12 Connect” program which will provide free internet service to eligible students and their families for the rest of the school year. Avon School Superintendent Tom Culver says there is a need for that type of help. Culver says most of their students… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Current South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Gary Hanson is running for his fourth six-year term on the commission. He says he is hearing from voters. Hanson says Commissioners have to follow the law and facts in each case before them. Hanson says a big change at the Commission in his… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — There will be a mask mandate at the Dakota Dome in Vermilion next month for the South Dakota High School Football Championships. John Krogstrand, Assistant Executive Director of the State High School Activities Association, talked about the new policy. Masks are required on the University of South Dakota campus anyway,… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Part of South Dakota’s First Family will host the annual Halloween trick-or-treat festivities at the Governor’s Residence in Pierre tomorrow (Oct. 31) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. CT. Kassidy Peters says she and her husband Kyle will join her parents, Gov. Kristi and First Gentleman Bryon Noem giving out treats. Again, trick-or-treating… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 12 more COVID-related deaths and active infections rose by more than 1,000 according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths included one in Brown County, three in Walworth County, two in both Codington and Turner counties, and one each in Beadle, Minnehaha,… Read more »
