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ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Thursday, the K.O.Lee Library will be hosting a free concert with celtic guitarist Jerry Barlow. Barlow describes what Celtic music is about. Barlow talks about how he got into Celtic music. Barlow talks about the concert coming up on Thursday. Barlow has a new CD coming out in 2022. It… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the economic recovery has been underway for over a year, there is still help for businesses that may be having problems. Jamie Wood, South Dakota District Director of the Small Business Administration, says they still have loan funds available. Wood says the loan cap has been raised on the program. Wood says… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Your local retailer is at the bottom end of a very long supply chain, which may not be working all that well. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says many businesses are still waiting. Sanderson says many retailers may not take orders this year. Sanderson says the supply chain… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, following Governor Noem’s promise to “see [President Biden] in court,” the State of South Dakota joined a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s COVID vaccine mandate for federal contractors. “South Dakota is standing up with other states to protect our people from the Biden Administration’s illegal mandates,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “Though… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,235. The state had 396 new cases and 367 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,421. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, I.N.(WNAX)- More than 55,000 FFA members from across the nation are in Indianapolis this week for the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo. South Dakota State FFA Treasurer Paige Lehrkamp of Rapid City, says ag education students are competing in a host of proficiency, career development and agri-science events. She says the convention is… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House Redistricting Committee of the South Dakota legislature meeting today, (Friday) approved amendments to their earlier released legislative redistricting map. During public comments, Bret Healy with “4 Directions Native Vote” said the current map could violate federal fair voting laws. Boneshirt was the legal challenge twenty years ago that led to single… Read more »
TRIPP, S.D.(WNAX)- The Marijuana Interim Study Committee of the South Dakota legislature held a marathon session this week to come up with proposals for medical and recreational uses of marijuana. Committee member, Representative Caleb Finck of Tripp, says it was a long process. Finck says the medical cannabis program is a hybrid of how many… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem and First Gentleman Bryon Noem will host the annual trick-or-treat festivities at the Governor’s Residence in Pierre on Sunday, Oct. 31 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. CT. “We can’t wait to see all the kids in their costumes once again! It may be a bit chilly out, so be… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota State University Foundation last week officially kicked off their next major fund-raising campaign called “Bold & Blue.” Foundation President Steven Erpanbach says they have a solid start. Erpanbach says most of the money raised will go to scholarships and faculty. State support for higher education has dropped over the past… Read more »
