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YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton County Commission had first reading of an ordinance that would raise the wheel tax by one dollar per wheel. Commission Co-chair Joe Healy says it would help with road funding and put them in a better spot to get state bridge grants. Commissioner Gary Swensen says he opposes… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The Yankton School Board held a special meeting last week and passed a resolution declaring district employees as critical infrastructure workers. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says that designation gives them more flexibility during the pandemic. Kindle says the change won’t compromise health and safety. Kindle says he hopes they don’t have to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The coronavirus pandemic has impacted many events and activities in the past six months and altered future schedules as well. The Aberdeen Community Concert Association has lost several events scheduled for this fall. Gene Morsching, President of the ACCA, talked about the situation. He said trying to reschedule groups is challenging.
SOUTH DAKOTA (Press Release) – Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, has announced the kick-off for National Small Business Week. The virtual event, rescheduled from May due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held Sept. 22-24. National Small Business Week honors the nation’s small businesses, many of which are veteran, women and… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — A South Dakota State Fair like no other ended on a drizzly Labor Day in Huron. The weather was a minor challenge compared to dealing with COVID-19. Surrounding states did not have state fairs this year because of COVID concerns, but this fair’s Assistant Manager Candi Briley says it was… Read more »
BUFFALO, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died early Sunday morning in a motorcycle crash north of Buffalo. The name of the person involved is not being released pending notification of family members. An Indian motorcycle was southbound on U.S. Highway 85 when the driver lost control. The 44-year-old male driver, who was not wearing… Read more »
HURON, S.D. (By Lura Roti) – Each year, Farmers Union Insurance awards $25,000 in scholarships to South Dakota youth through the S.D. Farmers Union Foundation. The scholarships are sponsored by Farmers Union Insurance agents from across the state. “Scholarships are an impactful way for our organization to invest in South Dakota’s farm and ranch families,… Read more »
BERESFORD, S.D. (Press Release) – A Sioux Falls, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died early Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Beresford. A 2001 Ford Explorer was northbound on Interstate 29 when it left the road, entered the median and rolled. John Diremiggio, the 38-year-old driver, was thrown from… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – A total of 313 students have been awarded the Build Dakota Scholarship for the 2020-21 school year. “The Build Dakota Scholarship program is a tremendous opportunity for students and a powerful tool for workforce development,” said South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. “Students earn degrees in high-demand fields and upon graduation, can… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – A group of 18 South Dakotans has been selected to participate in the 2020-2021 cohort of South Dakota Change Network. Started in 2017 and funded by the Bush Foundation, the network is a partnership between 3E Productions, CommonSense Consulting@Work, National Arts Strategies and SDSU Extension that provides a yearlong fellowship… Read more »
