PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem announced that Steve Westra, Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), will be stepping down from that position, effective May 22. “South Dakotans are building the strongest economy in America with the lowest unemployment rate of all time. Steve helped provide the level playing… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Come celebrate Historic Preservation Month by participating in a walking tour of the Hagerty and Lloyd Historical District sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department on Tuesday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m.  Troy McQuillen will lead this leisurely one and a half hour walk through one of Aberdeen’s oldest residential… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Concert Choir and Chamber Choir will present their spring concert, entitled “Stories in Song,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30. The concert will take place in the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center’s Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. The Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Darci Bultema,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Republicans in the US House voted in favor of a potential budget and debt agreement. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says they want to set some modest spending limits. Johnson says he is a strong supporter of the proposal. Johnson says if they can’t get ahead of the federal debt, it will soon… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The recent report by the Trustees of the Social Security System that without changes, funds for the retirement program would start to run short in 2034 is now getting mixed into the ongoing budget debate in Washington. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he is part of a group looking for solutions. Rounds… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Environmental Protection Agency is working through details of issuing final rules dealing with PFAS(p-fas) chemicals in drinking water. Those are the so called “forever” chemicals that can come from firefighting foam and other industrial products. The new standards could be difficult for many water systems to meet. Troy Larson, Executive Director of… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- At least one member of the legislature’s executive committee was hoping for a study on daycare needs. Senate Minority Leader Reynold Nesiba says having affordable daycare is an important part of workforce development. Nesiba is hopeful that even though it isn’t a part of the formal legislative interim studies daycare needs will… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Some shoppers are surprised by service fees being added to their bills when they use a credit or debit card. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says businesses have some options with fees. Sanderson says rules are somewhat different between credit and debit cards. Sanderson says consumers should talk to businesses… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- When South Dakota State University holds graduation ceremonies on May 6, university officials will mark a milestone. SDSU President Barry Dunn. Dunn says a large percentage of those 100,000 graduates are still alive. Ceremonies will be held off campus this year because of construction work at Frost Arena.  Commencement will be held at… Read more »