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YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The U.S. Census Bureau is ready to roll out the forms for the 2020 headcount. Blanca Ramirez-Salazar, Partnership Coordinator for the Upper Plains States, says they plan to get a census form to every address and mailbox. There has been concern that many rural residents and those on Indian reservations may… Read more »
TYNDALL, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died early Sunday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Tyndall. The name of the decease is not being released pending notification of family members. A 1994 Chevy 1500 pickup was northbound on South Dakota Highway 37 when it went into the east ditch and rolled. The 60-year-old… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A bill that would change the name of the four state technical institutes to colleges sailed through its first committee hearing. Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown is the sponsor of the bill. Bartels says most of the tech schools are seen as colleges now. Tech School Board Executive Director Nick Wendell… Read more »
