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May 10, 2022

David Natvig announce his run for Attorney General

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- There is a second Republican candidate for South Dakota Attorney General and it’s not the current holder of that office, Jason Ravnsborg. Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Director David Natvig will for the office. Natvig formerly served as the Brule County State’s Attorney before being tabbed by Ravnsborg to serve as DCI Director… Read more »

May 10, 2022

Watertown teacher who gave students anti-transgender letter resigns

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Watertown Public Opinion)- Calvin Hillesland, a Watertown High School teacher who gave four students a letter refuting their gender identities, has resigned. Jeff Danielsen, superintendent of the Watertown School District, confirmed Hillesland’s resignation at Monday night’s school board meeting, but offered no other details. The letters were given to students on April 25 at the school,… Read more »

May 10, 2022

Impeachment discussed at District 23 Candidate Forum

LEOLA, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Senate candidates for District 23 addressed the issue of the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg at a candidate forum Monday night in Leola. Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch talks about his no vote and whether Ravnsborg will be a nominee for the post in the November elections. Senator Bryan Breitling… Read more »

May 10, 2022

District 23 Candidates all in favor of Amendment C

LEOLA, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, District 23 candidates held a candidate forum in Leola.  All the candidates express their support of Amendment C. Senator Bryan Breitling: Speaker of the House & Senate candidate Spencer Gosch who help write Amendment C. House candidate Gregory Brooks: House candidate Scott Moore: House candidate James Wangsness: House candidate Brandon… Read more »

May 10, 2022

District 23 candidates address CO2 pipeline during forum in Leola

LEOLA, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, candidates running the House & Senate seats in District 23 held their forum in Leola.  Among the topics discussed was the CO2 pipeline which will run through this region. Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch whose running for the Senate seat talks about the issue of eminent domain. Incumbent senator… Read more »

May 10, 2022

Below runoff expected at the Missouri River basin

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Another year of below normal runoff into the Missouri River basin will lead to below normal levels on reservoirs and the river. Mike Swenson with the Corps of Engineers River Management Office in Omaha says releases from Gavins Point Dam will stay fairly stable. Swenson says the big reservoirs aren’t expected to rise… Read more »

May 10, 2022

Task force dealing with K-12 social studies met last week

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A task force working on new social studies standards for K -12 schools in South Dakota had their first meeting last week. State Department of Education Secretary Tiffany Sanderson updated the Board of Educational Standards at their meeting last week. Sanderson says they are also doing a full review of educational content. Sanderson… Read more »

May 9, 2022
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Avera St. Luke’s announces building project

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Avera St. Luke’s Hospital announces a $17.25 million construction project that addresses a series of key needs in Aberdeen, including behavioral health, women’s services and orthopedics. First is a new free-standing inpatient behavioral health facility with clinic services for mental health care and well-being. “Avera St. Luke’s has provided inpatient behavioral health care in… Read more »