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Representative Chris Kassin talks what he learned following his first term in the House

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- There were over thirty first time members of the 2023 South Dakota legislature. Among them was District 17 Representative Chris Kassin of Vermillion. He was assigned to the Appropriations Committee and said it was a full load. Kassin says he learned a lot about the workings of state government. Kassin say they did… Read more »

Representative Chris Kassin talks what he learned following his first term in the House

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- There were over thirty first time members of the 2023 South Dakota legislature. Among them was District 17 Representative Chris Kassin of Vermillion. He was assigned to the Appropriations Committee and said it was a full load. Kassin says he learned a lot about the workings of state government. Kassin say they did… Read more »

Havana, ND man dead following two vehicle crash east of Britton

BRITTON, S.D.(Press Release) – A Havana, N.D., man has been identified as the person who died last Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash east of Britton. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2019 GMC Sierra pickup was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when it entered the westbound lane and collided head-on with a westbound… Read more »

Havana, ND man dead following two vehicle crash east of Britton

BRITTON, S.D.(Press Release) – A Havana, N.D., man has been identified as the person who died last Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash east of Britton. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2019 GMC Sierra pickup was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when it entered the westbound lane and collided head-on with a westbound… Read more »

April Community Affairs Luncheon is set for April 6th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The April Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, April 6 from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speakers will be David Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Julie Johnson, Attorney at… Read more »

April Community Affairs Luncheon is set for April 6th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The April Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, April 6 from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speakers will be David Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Julie Johnson, Attorney at… Read more »

Boys & Girls Club to host WineFest Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Boys & Girls Club will be hosting Winefest coming up this Saturday. Co Chair for Winefest Kim Bot talks the schedule for the event. Kim talks some of the wines schedule to be there. Executive Director for the Boys & Girls Club, Michael Herman talks where the proceeds go to. Grand… Read more »

Boys & Girls Club to host WineFest Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Boys & Girls Club will be hosting Winefest coming up this Saturday. Co Chair for Winefest Kim Bot talks the schedule for the event. Kim talks some of the wines schedule to be there. Executive Director for the Boys & Girls Club, Michael Herman talks where the proceeds go to. Grand… Read more »

Senator Rounds address banking during his appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press”

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, Senator Mike Rounds appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” to address the issues associated with Silicon Valley Bank in California and other banking issues happening across the country. Senator Rounds feels this issue could linger for months to come. Rounds was asked by host Chuck Todd whether banks could be allowed… Read more »

Senator Rounds address banking during his appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press”

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, Senator Mike Rounds appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” to address the issues associated with Silicon Valley Bank in California and other banking issues happening across the country. Senator Rounds feels this issue could linger for months to come. Rounds was asked by host Chuck Todd whether banks could be allowed… Read more »

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SD State Treasurer confident state’s bank won’t collapse like some other banks

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The failure of Silicon Valley Bank in California and worries about First Republic Bank have created some nerves over the banking industry. South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder says they have full confidence in the state’s bank, First Premier of Sioux Falls. Haeder says they have good communication with First Premier. Individual deposits… Read more »

SD State Treasurer confident state’s bank won’t collapse like some other banks

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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The failure of Silicon Valley Bank in California and worries about First Republic Bank have created some nerves over the banking industry. South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder says they have full confidence in the state’s bank, First Premier of Sioux Falls. Haeder says they have good communication with First Premier. Individual deposits… Read more »

Senator Casey Crabtree talks about his support for sales tax cut

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says supporting the general sales tax reduction passed by the legislature “will be tough.” Legislators agreed on reducing the general sales tax from four point five to four point two percent, rather than the full cut of sales tax on groceries the Governor supported. Noem, at a bill… Read more »

Senator Casey Crabtree talks about his support for sales tax cut

MADISON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says supporting the general sales tax reduction passed by the legislature “will be tough.” Legislators agreed on reducing the general sales tax from four point five to four point two percent, rather than the full cut of sales tax on groceries the Governor supported. Noem, at a bill… Read more »

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South Dakota Lottery Board provides an update

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Lottery Board got an update on sales and revenues at their meeting Thursday in Pierre. Deputy Lottery Director Clark Hepper said they saw lotto sales jump this year. Hepper says instant ticket sales were down a bit. Hepper told the board their revenues are still being driven by video lottery.… Read more »

South Dakota Lottery Board provides an update

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PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Lottery Board got an update on sales and revenues at their meeting Thursday in Pierre. Deputy Lottery Director Clark Hepper said they saw lotto sales jump this year. Hepper says instant ticket sales were down a bit. Hepper told the board their revenues are still being driven by video lottery.… Read more »

Recap of Senator John Thune’s appearance on KSDN Evening Report

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, Senator John Thune appeared on the KSDN Evening Report to discuss a variety of issues happening in Washington. Prior to that he was with the EDGE group at a luncheon that day. Senator Thune provides an update on the upcoming Farm Bill on the Senate side. Senator Thune is working on… Read more »

Recap of Senator John Thune’s appearance on KSDN Evening Report

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, Senator John Thune appeared on the KSDN Evening Report to discuss a variety of issues happening in Washington. Prior to that he was with the EDGE group at a luncheon that day. Senator Thune provides an update on the upcoming Farm Bill on the Senate side. Senator Thune is working on… Read more »

Gov. Noem signs Workforce Bills into Law

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Noem signed six bills to enhance South Dakota’s workforce. Earlier this legislative session, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 76 into law, which enhanced workforce freedom by recognizing out-of-state licenses for nearly every profession. “South Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, but we still have 25,000… Read more »

Gov. Noem signs Workforce Bills into Law

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Noem signed six bills to enhance South Dakota’s workforce. Earlier this legislative session, Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 76 into law, which enhanced workforce freedom by recognizing out-of-state licenses for nearly every profession. “South Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, but we still have 25,000… Read more »