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January 20, 2022

SD State Tourism Department released the numbers for 2021

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- 13.5 million visitors to South Dakota spent $4.4 billion– yes, billion– in 2021. State Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen released the numbers today (Jan. 19, 2022) during the annual tourism conference in Pierre. Hagen says those visitors added $2.9 billion to the state’s economy. Hagen says tourism supports over 54,000 (54,208) jobs in… Read more »

January 19, 2022

Eric Kline to step down as superintendant of Aberdeen Christian

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Eric Kline has announced he will be stepping down as superintendant of Aberdeen Christian at the end of the school year. Kline made a video to make this announcement. Kline looks back at his time at Aberdeen Christian. Kline wants to thank the school & the community for all their support. Kline explains… Read more »

January 19, 2022

Redfield day care provider charged with child abuse

REDFIELD, S.D. (KELO) — A Redfield, South Dakota, day care provider is facing charges of felony child abuse. KELOLAND Investigates has uncovered the case and has been looking into the charges. 40-year-old Heather Roach made her initial court appearance in Spink County Tuesday. Roach is charged with hitting a two-year-old in the face on December… Read more »

January 19, 2022

Governor Noem slams focus of Republican-led impeachment probe into AG

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is slamming how fellow Republicans are handling an impeachment probe of the state’s attorney general for his role in a fatal car crash. Noem told The Associated Press on Wednesday that a South Dakota House investigative committee is “attacking the integrity of our law enforcement officers,”… Read more »

January 19, 2022

SD Senate Health & Human Services discuss various cannabis bills

PIERRE, S.D.(sdba.org)- The Senate Health and Human Services committee met to discuss 12 different bills related to medical cannabis in South Dakota. The bills are focused on ensuring safety for both patients and providers going forward. Governor Kristi Noem has said she wants to have the most patient-focused medical cannabis program in the country. The… Read more »

January 19, 2022

Bridge to connect Pierre & Fort Pierre over the Missouri River delayed to 2023

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The completion date for the new bridge over the Missouri River connecting Pierre and Fort Pierre has been pushed back to December 2023. South Dakota Department of Transportation Pierre area engineer Dean VanDeWiele told the Fort Pierre City Council Tuesday night the contractor (Jensen Construction Company) has had difficulty drilling the 9’- 6”… Read more »