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January 31, 2020

Sobriety checkpoints released for February

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota Department of Public Safety officials have scheduled 22 sobriety checkpoints in 18 counties during February. The checkpoints are done each month in different counties as a way to discourage drivers from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and… Read more »

January 31, 2020

Redfield students to be featured at PC Wein Gallery

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Students from Redfield High School will be featured during the month of February at the Wein Gallery on the campus of Presentation College. February is National Youth Art Month. The show, entitled In the Making, will start on Monday, Feb. 3 and include a reception for the artists from 6:30 to… Read more »

January 31, 2020

Ohmer named new dean of NSU School of Business

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Longtime Northern State University faculty member Dr. Doug Ohmer has been named the new dean of the NSU School of Business. Ohmer, associate professor of management, has worked at Northern for 26 years, serving as interim School of Business dean this academic year. “I’m truly excited to take the leadership… Read more »

January 31, 2020

Plastic bill moving through legislature

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill to prevent South Dakota cities from banning plastic bags, straws and beverage containers is advancing through the state Legislature. The full Senate approved the bill Thursday. The bill’s sponsor, District 4 Republican Senator John Wiik of Big Stone City, says prohibiting cities from banning plastic bags and straws is… Read more »

January 31, 2020

Leaders reflect on gender bill

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota House spent considerable time in committee and on the floor debating a bill that would prohibit medical gender procedures on children under the age of 16. House Majority Leader, Lee Qualm of Platte says its an important issue and needs the time for consideration. Qualm says there is… Read more »

January 31, 2020

Noem backing another bill dealing with riot boosting

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is backing another bill that would redefine the crime of incitement to riot and change civil liabilities for riot boosting. The bill she backed last year was declared unconstitutional. Noem says they have made the necessary changes from last year. Noem says the bottom line is… Read more »

January 31, 2020

Hemp bill to be heavily amended after talks with Governor’s office

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill legalizing the production of industrial hemp in South Dakota was discussed publicly by lawmakers for the first time Thursday in the House Ag & Natural Resources Committee. Sponsor, Representative Lee Qualm of Platte, says the bill is being heavily amended after talks with the Governor’s office. Representative Oren Lesmeister… Read more »

January 31, 2020

Gospel Solutions to Social Issues parents only event Wednesday

GROTON, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The fourth and final seminar in the Gospel Solutions to Social Issues is set for Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the United Methodist Church in Groton. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend. A free will offering will be accepted and refreshments will be served following the… Read more »

January 31, 2020

Survey shows people don’t believe fake meat compares to real thing

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A survey released at the Consumer Technology Association’s conference says that nearly a third of over 30,000 people surveyed believe fake meat or alternative protein products don’t compare to real meat. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Eric Jennings says that’s good news for livestock producers. The report also said that 53… Read more »