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March 25, 2022

Primary election nominating petitions due Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- While races are already taking shape, the first deadline for the June 7 primary election is Tuesday. That’s when nominating petitions are due for Republican and Democratic candidates. A comprehensive list of local races will be published next week. A list of those who have filed to date can be found… Read more »

March 25, 2022

Update on Human Services Center in Yankton

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- There have been more recent stories of people needing mental health care unable to be admitted to the Human Services Center in Yankton due to a lack of beds. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says its about lack of staff in most cases. Hunhoff, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says its… Read more »

March 25, 2022

House Select Committee on Impeachment to meet Veto Day

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- When South Dakota legislators return to Pierre Monday for the final day of the 2022 session, the House Select Committee on Investigation will meet again to talk about the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg. Committee Chairman, House Speaker Spencer Gosch sent a letter to Governor Kristi Noem, asking her to “cease… Read more »

March 25, 2022

Transportation issues impacting the grain industry

KIMBALL, S.D.(WNAX)- This is the time of year when elevators and other grain loading facilities should be shipping out the final bushels from last years harvest and making room for this year’s crops. Transportation issues are making that difficult. Todd Yeaton, manager at the Gavillon grain loading facility in Kimball, says railroads all across the… Read more »

March 24, 2022

Governor Noem signs Dakota State University cyber research bills into law

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed legislation to expand the cyber research industry in South Dakota by enhancing programming and job opportunities at Dakota State University. “Dakota State University is leading the nation in cyber research, and with the expansion of this program, we will revolutionize our economy,” said Governor Noem. “The… Read more »

March 24, 2022

Flags at half-staff in honor of Madeleine Albright

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, effective immediately, until sunset on Sunday, March 27, 2022. This order is in response to a proclamation by President Joseph R. Biden. You can find that proclamation here.

March 24, 2022

NDN Collective protest the Rapid City hotel for not allowing Native Americans

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- At yesterday’s march protesting racist policy from the owner of a Rapid City hotel, many older speakers reflected on days where seeing signs reading “no Indians or dogs allowed” were commonplace. Nick Tilsen, president of NDN Collective – one of the groups that organized the march and leading the corresponding lawsuit –… Read more »

March 24, 2022

April Business After Hours to be held at the NVC Retail Store

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s April Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, April 7 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Northern Valley Communications retail store, 3211 7th Ave SE, Suite 102. Due to Holy Week, this will be one week earlier than usual. Food will be catered… Read more »