WINNER, S.D. (WNAX) – One of the big winners in the June second primary was Erin Tobin of Winner. She defeated current House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte in the... Read More
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Maher new Executive Director of Board of Regents
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls Schools Superintendent Brian Maher says he’s excited about taking over as the new Executive Director of the South Dakota... Read More
Rounds says not many surprises in Bolton book
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Republican Senators are mostly dismissing claims made by former National Security Advisor John Bolton in his book about his time serving under... Read More
Quiet zone in place for two Aberdeen rail crossings
The railroad crossings on North Roosevelt Street and Eighth Avenue Northeast are both now designated as quiet crossings. (American News photo by Elisa Sand) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By... Read More
Railroad board taking steps to allow line to be torn up and salvaged
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Railroad Board has taken the first steps to allow part of the Napa – Platte line to be torn up and salvaged. State D.O.T. Deputy... Read More
Ridgway named Vice President of Health Affairs, Sanford School of Medicine Dean
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The University of South Dakota has named Dr. Tim Ridgway as the new vice president of health affairs and Sanford School of Medicine Dean. He will... Read More
Marsy’s Law accepting nominations for Challenge Coins
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, advocates for victim’s rights have faced challenges like never before. From prison releases due to... Read More
South Dakota maintains AAA credit rating
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Moody’s Investors Service announced they have reaffirmed South Dakota’s AAA Issuer Credit Rating, the highest rating available, with a... Read More
Governor proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth Day
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem proclaimed June 19, 2020, as “Juneteenth Day,” in South Dakota in memory of the 155th anniversary of the enforcement... Read More
New city flag design presented to Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen’s newly designed city flag has some design elements that hint to its railroad history and connection to agriculture. Image courtesy of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of... Read More