VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring gave her annual “State of the U” speech last Thursday at Slagle Hall on campus. She began by... Read More
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Last week was National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- More than 43 million adults nationwide lack the literacy skills they need to get better jobs or participate fully in their communities. In South Dakota,... Read More
Recap of last week’s South Dakota Teacher Compensation Review Board
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Teacher Compensation Review Board wrapped up its work for the year and approved their report, which had mixed results. Education Department... Read More
Congressman Johnson opposes bill that abolishes Pro-Life protections
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – This week, U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted against a bill that would provide and promote access to abortions without limitations. The... Read More
SD Democratic Party to host virtual event Saturday
The South Dakota Democratic Party is hosting an online program Saturday night to talk about their election plans for next year. Executive Director Berk Ehrmentraut says they had... Read More
SD Dept of Health reports 10 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 10 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South... Read More
Northern sees growth in graduate student, pre-professional programs
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University once again saw an increase in graduate student numbers this fall. It also saw a dramatic rise in pre-professional... Read More
SD FFA Foundation awards $,4000 in grants for local FFA Chapter Service Learning Projects
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota FFA Foundation has awarded $4,000 in grants for local FFA Chapter Service Learning Projects. Foundation Executive Director Gerri Eide says... Read More
American Families Plan requires bank transactions of over $600 be reported to the IRS
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A part of the “American Families Plan” proposed by the Biden Administration would include a provision that all bank transactions of six hundred dollars or... Read More
PUC Chairman Chris Nelson plans to run for reelection
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson is making the circuit of Lincoln Day dinners as he plans to run for reelection next year. Nelson... Read More