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More signs showing El Nino is developing

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Climate observers are seeing more indications of an El Nino developing this year. Justin Glisan is the Iowa State Climatologist. Glisan moderated this month’s North Central Regional Climate update. He says the change to an El Nino appears to be underway. Glisan says they are getting a better idea of the intensity. Past… Read more »

More signs showing El Nino is developing

AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- Climate observers are seeing more indications of an El Nino developing this year. Justin Glisan is the Iowa State Climatologist. Glisan moderated this month’s North Central Regional Climate update. He says the change to an El Nino appears to be underway. Glisan says they are getting a better idea of the intensity. Past… Read more »

Chamber Week makes a return in 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – For the first time since 2019, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Chamber Week activities in Aberdeen. Chamber Week is celebrated to recognize the achievements of the Chamber of Commerce as well as celebrate the members and volunteers who make our success possible. The schedule of events include: Monday,… Read more »

Chamber Week makes a return in 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – For the first time since 2019, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Chamber Week activities in Aberdeen. Chamber Week is celebrated to recognize the achievements of the Chamber of Commerce as well as celebrate the members and volunteers who make our success possible. The schedule of events include: Monday,… Read more »

Senator Thune discuss negotiations happening now between the President & the Speaker of the House dealing with the debt crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Encouraging signs are coming from talks to resolve the nation’s debt crisis. Senator John Thune says the Biden Administration is finally at the negotiating table but time is running short.   Until the last few days, the Biden Administration has refused to negotiate, saying it wants a clean bill to raise the debt… Read more »

Senator Thune discuss negotiations happening now between the President & the Speaker of the House dealing with the debt crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Encouraging signs are coming from talks to resolve the nation’s debt crisis. Senator John Thune says the Biden Administration is finally at the negotiating table but time is running short.   Until the last few days, the Biden Administration has refused to negotiate, saying it wants a clean bill to raise the debt… Read more »

SD Dept of Education launch Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The South Dakota Department of Education has applications available for the new Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway. It will be a pilot program for the 2023-24 school year. This school year, about 175 teacher vacancies went unfilled in the state and it looks like shortages will be an issue again next year. This program is… Read more »

SD Dept of Education launch Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The South Dakota Department of Education has applications available for the new Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway. It will be a pilot program for the 2023-24 school year. This school year, about 175 teacher vacancies went unfilled in the state and it looks like shortages will be an issue again next year. This program is… Read more »

The Coteau Shopper discontinues after over 40 years

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Coteau Shopper, a free weekly publication and primary print advertising product of the Watertown Public Opinion, has been discontinued by Gannett, the corporate owner of the PO. The last edition of the Shopper was distributed last month. The Shopper, known as a TMC product – meaning “total market coverage” – allowed advertisers… Read more »

The Coteau Shopper discontinues after over 40 years

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Coteau Shopper, a free weekly publication and primary print advertising product of the Watertown Public Opinion, has been discontinued by Gannett, the corporate owner of the PO. The last edition of the Shopper was distributed last month. The Shopper, known as a TMC product – meaning “total market coverage” – allowed advertisers… Read more »

Senator Jean Hunhoof preview summer study on Long Term Care

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature’s “Study Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care” will hold their first meeting Tuesday in Pierre. Committee Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says it’s a big issue. Hunhoff says they will hear from a number of associated state agencies. Hunhoff says they will likely break up into… Read more »

Senator Jean Hunhoof preview summer study on Long Term Care

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature’s “Study Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care” will hold their first meeting Tuesday in Pierre. Committee Chair, Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says it’s a big issue. Hunhoff says they will hear from a number of associated state agencies. Hunhoff says they will likely break up into… Read more »

DSS looking for ways to make people to open daycare business easier

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota has a critical need for more daycare. The Department of Social Services is trying to make it easier for people to open a daycare. Their efforts allow require fewer daycare workers and cut annual training hours in half. Kayla Klein of the Advocacy group Early Learner South Dakota says scaling… Read more »

DSS looking for ways to make people to open daycare business easier

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota has a critical need for more daycare. The Department of Social Services is trying to make it easier for people to open a daycare. Their efforts allow require fewer daycare workers and cut annual training hours in half. Kayla Klein of the Advocacy group Early Learner South Dakota says scaling… Read more »

Yankton County Commission this week receive update on the county’s 4H office

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission got an update this week on staffing and operations at the county 4H office. Oakley Perry, with the state 4H office at South Dakota State University, told the commission about the staffing changes. Perry says they made the changes due to the staffing provided by the county commission. Perry… Read more »

Yankton County Commission this week receive update on the county’s 4H office

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission got an update this week on staffing and operations at the county 4H office. Oakley Perry, with the state 4H office at South Dakota State University, told the commission about the staffing changes. Perry says they made the changes due to the staffing provided by the county commission. Perry… Read more »

Schools looking to fill teachers and administrators

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While many school districts are looking to fill vacant teaching positions by fall, there is also demand for administrators. Associated School Boards of South Dakota Executive Director Wade Pogany says there is competition for superintendents and principals. Pogany says some districts are sharing administrators. Pogany says they still have a lot of teaching… Read more »

Schools looking to fill teachers and administrators

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While many school districts are looking to fill vacant teaching positions by fall, there is also demand for administrators. Associated School Boards of South Dakota Executive Director Wade Pogany says there is competition for superintendents and principals. Pogany says some districts are sharing administrators. Pogany says they still have a lot of teaching… Read more »

Aberdeen Downtown Association announce act for the July 27th event

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Chamber’s Ag Committee has been collaborating behind the scenes with the Aberdeen Downtown Association to make July 27 a full night of activity and ag appreciation on Main Street Aberdeen! We’re super excited for our new event, Hats Off to Ag, which replaces the former Ag Appreciation Banquet. We’re still honoring… Read more »

Aberdeen Downtown Association announce act for the July 27th event

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Chamber’s Ag Committee has been collaborating behind the scenes with the Aberdeen Downtown Association to make July 27 a full night of activity and ag appreciation on Main Street Aberdeen! We’re super excited for our new event, Hats Off to Ag, which replaces the former Ag Appreciation Banquet. We’re still honoring… Read more »