News Category: Local News

May is National Stroke Month

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- May is “National Stroke Month”, designated to bring awareness to risk factors and reactions to strokes. Dr D.J. Sandhu(Sand-hue) with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls is a stroke specialist and says quick reaction to a possible stoke is critical. Sandhu says risk factors are similar to those of heart attacks. Sandhu says… Read more »

May is National Stroke Month

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- May is “National Stroke Month”, designated to bring awareness to risk factors and reactions to strokes. Dr D.J. Sandhu(Sand-hue) with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls is a stroke specialist and says quick reaction to a possible stoke is critical. Sandhu says risk factors are similar to those of heart attacks. Sandhu says… Read more »

Electric demand on the increase in South Dakota

MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- Growth in electric demand is forcing suppliers to ramp up their expansion plans. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric, based in Marion, says they are trying to stay ahead of that demand. Schardin says they are working with multi year construction plans. While there is a heavy demand for power in the summer… Read more »

Electric demand on the increase in South Dakota

MARION, S.D.(WNAX)- Growth in electric demand is forcing suppliers to ramp up their expansion plans. Brad Schardin, Manager of Southeastern Electric, based in Marion, says they are trying to stay ahead of that demand. Schardin says they are working with multi year construction plans. While there is a heavy demand for power in the summer… Read more »

Events scheduled for the Northeast region to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Milbank will mark Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 6, celebrating Hispanic Culture from 2 to 8:30 p.m. at Lake Farley Park. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event and will feature arts, music, many vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, a mechanical bull, games, and dancing. The Mariachi Los Rancheros… Read more »

Events scheduled for the Northeast region to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Milbank will mark Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 6, celebrating Hispanic Culture from 2 to 8:30 p.m. at Lake Farley Park. The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event and will feature arts, music, many vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, a mechanical bull, games, and dancing. The Mariachi Los Rancheros… Read more »

Group looking for solutions to sediment in Lewis & Clark Lake

SPRINGFIELD, S.D.(WNAX)- A group working on solutions to sediment in Lewis & Clark Lake is making slow progress. Missouri Sediment Action Coalition Executive Director Scott Kostal of Springfield says they expect to get an update later this month. The group was formed over twenty years ago to look for solutions to the silting in of… Read more »

Group looking for solutions to sediment in Lewis & Clark Lake

SPRINGFIELD, S.D.(WNAX)- A group working on solutions to sediment in Lewis & Clark Lake is making slow progress. Missouri Sediment Action Coalition Executive Director Scott Kostal of Springfield says they expect to get an update later this month. The group was formed over twenty years ago to look for solutions to the silting in of… Read more »

Governor Noem signs Executive Order banning Tencent

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Noem signed Executive Order 2023-06 banning Tencent Holding, Ltd. (“Tencent”) for state government agencies, employees, and contractors using state devices. Tencent is a China-based technology and media conglomerate, is one of the world’s largest companies, and poses similar cybersecurity risks to South Dakota as ByteDance and TikTok. Photos… Read more »

Governor Noem signs Executive Order banning Tencent

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Noem signed Executive Order 2023-06 banning Tencent Holding, Ltd. (“Tencent”) for state government agencies, employees, and contractors using state devices. Tencent is a China-based technology and media conglomerate, is one of the world’s largest companies, and poses similar cybersecurity risks to South Dakota as ByteDance and TikTok. Photos… Read more »

Rapid City Police arrest 21-year-old for homicide

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) — Police in Rapid City have arrested a man in connection with a homicide. Police say 21-year-old Duane Sierra was arrested following a shooting that took place in the area of Lacrosse and E Omaha Streets Wednesday night. The victim, 26-year-old Serena Spider, was found lying in the grass between Lacrosse Street… Read more »

Rapid City Police arrest 21-year-old for homicide

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) — Police in Rapid City have arrested a man in connection with a homicide. Police say 21-year-old Duane Sierra was arrested following a shooting that took place in the area of Lacrosse and E Omaha Streets Wednesday night. The victim, 26-year-old Serena Spider, was found lying in the grass between Lacrosse Street… Read more »

Political reporter arrested for impersonating Governor Noem

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Political reporter Austin Goss of Dakota News Now was arrested for making a prank phone call while impersonating Governor Kristi Noem. Goss is charged with making threatening, harassing, or misleading contacts through a prank call. The call intentionally caused the displayed number to be that of Noem’s personal… Read more »

Political reporter arrested for impersonating Governor Noem

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Political reporter Austin Goss of Dakota News Now was arrested for making a prank phone call while impersonating Governor Kristi Noem. Goss is charged with making threatening, harassing, or misleading contacts through a prank call. The call intentionally caused the displayed number to be that of Noem’s personal… Read more »

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System & Brown Clinic announce buying Brown Clinic

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Prairie Lakes CEO John Allen and Dr. Staci Lenssen, a General Partner at Brown Clinic, about a significant special announcement. Dr. Lenssen explains the announcement. CEO of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System John Allen talks more on the acquisition. KXLG News asked Allen if there would be changes in care. Dr. Lenssen talks about… Read more »

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System & Brown Clinic announce buying Brown Clinic

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Prairie Lakes CEO John Allen and Dr. Staci Lenssen, a General Partner at Brown Clinic, about a significant special announcement. Dr. Lenssen explains the announcement. CEO of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System John Allen talks more on the acquisition. KXLG News asked Allen if there would be changes in care. Dr. Lenssen talks about… Read more »

Joint Committee on Appropriations met Wednesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO & WNAX)- New daycare operations may be popping up across South Dakota thanks to a grant program. The Legislature approved the program in efforts to make daycare available to people wanting to enter the workforce. Department of Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff says the grants are being offered to new and expanding childcare… Read more »

Joint Committee on Appropriations met Wednesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO & WNAX)- New daycare operations may be popping up across South Dakota thanks to a grant program. The Legislature approved the program in efforts to make daycare available to people wanting to enter the workforce. Department of Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff says the grants are being offered to new and expanding childcare… Read more »

Summit Carbon Solutions is No Friend to Farmers(Op ed from President of the SDFU)

HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Summit Carbon Solutions has violated farmers’ landowner rights. The company attempting to build a CO2 pipeline across the state is suing more than 80 South Dakota farmers who do not want the company and its pipeline on their land. South Dakota Farmers Union members addressed the importance of landowner rights decades ago… Read more »

Summit Carbon Solutions is No Friend to Farmers(Op ed from President of the SDFU)

HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Summit Carbon Solutions has violated farmers’ landowner rights. The company attempting to build a CO2 pipeline across the state is suing more than 80 South Dakota farmers who do not want the company and its pipeline on their land. South Dakota Farmers Union members addressed the importance of landowner rights decades ago… Read more »