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October 29, 2021

Rapid City Police Department react to allegation of racism

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The Rapid City Police Department has long been the subject of allegations from the local indigenous community of racism, calls that have been amplified by recent clashes between activists and law enforcement. Brendyn Medina, spokesperson for the RCPD, said historical trauma is something taken very seriously within the department. Medina said despite… Read more »

October 29, 2021

SD PUC Commissioner express concerns over utility regulations

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Long time South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Gary Hanson says he is concerned about the direction of utility regulation. He says political maneuvering has become more apparent. Hanson says working state to state has become more difficult even as the need for more energy rises. Hanson says they are dealing with more multi… Read more »

October 28, 2021

Nick Tilsen had his court appearance regarding Mt Rushmore Protest on Wednesday

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Yesterday, Nick Tilsen, president of NDN Collective, appeared for an evidentiary hearing at the Pennington County Courthouse regarding an incident that took place during former President Donald Trump’s visit to Mount Rushmore last year. The incident resulted in the arrests of Tilsen and 21 other indigenous activists following a confrontation with law… Read more »

October 28, 2021

SD Supreme Court rules Gosch doesn’t have to release names of legislators supporting special session to consider Ravnsborg impeachment

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled the state Speaker of the House doesn’t have to release names of legislators supporting a special session to consider the possible impeachment of the state’s attorney general. House Speaker Spencer Gosch of Glenham tells DRG Media Group the information being requested by the South Dakota Newspaper… Read more »

October 28, 2021

Karl’s TV and Appliance to help collect wheelchairs for Hope Haven

ROCK VALLEY, I.A.(Press Release)- Hope Haven International Ministries is conducting a regional wheelchair drive November 1st-December 31st. Karl’s TV & Appliance locations throughout the upper Midwest will serve as designated collection sites for community members to drop off their new or used wheelchairs and mobility aids (No power wheelchairs or wooden crutches/canes are being accepted… Read more »

October 28, 2021

SD citizens to hold ‘Mandate Freedom’ rally in Pierre during special session

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- In support of statements released Tuesday, October 26, 2021 by South Dakota Legislators calling for a Special Session to discuss the ongoing Covid exemption discriminations and policies facing the state and nation, concerned citizens and grass-roots organizations from across South Dakota will converge at the state capital in Pierre, SD, Monday, November… Read more »

October 28, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,234. The state had 312 new cases and 380 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,393. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

October 28, 2021

Government Operations and Audit Committee meet to deal with Governor Noem & her daughter

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Members of the Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature are following up on the questions around the state Appraiser Certification Program and the possible intervention of Governor Kristi Noem to help her daughter obtain the certification. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls attempted to question Labor Secretary Marcia Hultman… Read more »