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April 16, 2020

Flags to be half-staff in honor of Representative Glanzer

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem today ordered that flags be flown at half-staff in honor of the late State Representative Bob Glanzer from sunrise until sundown on Monday, April 20, 2020, the day of his funeral. “I was very sorry to hear of Bob Glanzer’s passing. Bob was a man of true… Read more »

April 16, 2020

Last day for Aberdeen public school system May 15

ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The last day for students at the Aberdeen public school system will be May 15. That decision was approved by the Aberdeen Public Board of Education at its regular meeting Tuesday. In a phone interview prior to the meeting, Superintendent Becky Guffin said at least one designated teacher inservice day has… Read more »

April 16, 2020

Judge cancels permit for Keystone XL oil pipeline

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. judge has canceled a key permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline that’s expected to stretch from Canada to Nebraska. The ruling Wednesday marks another setback for the disputed project that got underway less than two weeks ago following years of delays. The judge says the U.S. Army Corps… Read more »

April 16, 2020

Revenue drops all tied to pandemic

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – There are some glimpses of the coming revenue gap for state government with video lottery returns down over two million dollars a week and tourism bookings down some 70 percent. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says they are seeing the mixed signs.   Nesiba, a member of the Joint… Read more »

April 16, 2020

Schools starting budget talks

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Warnings from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem of “shocking” sales tax numbers are being heard around the state. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says they have started budget talks early. Kindle says they talked about some spending options. School district voters approved a $1.8 million property tax opt out in February,… Read more »

April 16, 2020

Run off expected to be above normal, less than last year

OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers is anticipating another year of above normal runoff in the Missouri River basin. Kevin Grode with the Corps in Omaha says run off should be less than last year. Grode says they expect above normal numbers all year. Grode says soil moisture maps show an extensive area… Read more »

April 16, 2020

Saints Day of Caring helps students who remain on campus

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Presentation College has found a way to reach out to a group of students who are not able to return to the their homes. The college hosted a Saints Day of Caring last week and raised funds for more than three dozen students who remain on campus. Matthew Blair, Vice President… Read more »

April 16, 2020

No increase in health insurance premiums for Pierre School Dist. employees

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Pierre School District employees will not see an increase in their health insurance premiums for the second year in a row. Business manager Darla Mayer (mayor) says Pierre is one of approximately 70 school districts participating in the Associated School Boards of South Dakota health insurance pool. Mayer says staff… Read more »

April 15, 2020

SDPB to examine impact of COVID on Smithfield Foods Thursday night

VERMILLION, S.D. (Press Release) – SDPB examines the health, social and economic impact of COVID on Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls and the pork industry and ag economy in South Dakota. Join host Stephanie Rissler and guests on the next episode of South Dakota FOCUS, Thursday, April 16, 8 p.m. (7 MT) on SDPB1 and… Read more »