MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Governor Noem made a stop in Mitchell on Wednesday to sign House Bill 1090, which she calls an ag preservation bill. She stressed the importance of the ag industry to South Dakota. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal of Volga says agriculture has been under attack. The event was held at C… Read more »
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SD Dept of Health reports 10 new COVID-19 related deaths(1 in Brown County)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 10 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,200. The state had 752 new cases and 651 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 564. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
One person dead following two vehicle crash east of Britton
BRITTON, S.D.(Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash east of Britton. Names of the two people involved have not yet been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2019 GMC Sierra pickup was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when… Read more »
Northwestern Energy to drop charges for natural gas hook up
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Northwestern Energy asked the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission for permission to drop natural gas hook up charges. Jeff Decker with Northwestern appeared before the Commission at their meeting Tuesday. Those charges could range from seventy-five to one hundred fifty dollars. Commissioner Chris Nelson said it was an encouraging move. Commission Chair Kristie… Read more »
Chair of Joint Appropriations talks about the budget that was passed
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators passed a seven point four billion dollar state budget as they wrapped up the main run of the session last week. At the center of the budget negotiations was Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations. She says it was important to fund the so… Read more »
Senator Thune talks economics with China
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Congressional republicans are leading the charge to “get tough on China.” South Dakota Senator John Thune says they see broad based threats coming from China. Thune says the states economy is directly tied to China. Thune says the US has to have multiple options when it comes to China. House republicans have set… Read more »
Concerns being raised about how dairy farms could impacts the water of Big Sioux River
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- As dairy farm development continues in the I-29 corridor in eastern South Dakota, there is concern about the impacts to water quality in the Big Sioux River. Jay Gilbertson, manager of the East Dakota Water Development District based in Brookings, says they reported on that to their board at the February meeting. Gilbertson… Read more »
Mitchell voters to decide if new athletic facilities be included for the new high school
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Mitchell voters will decide on whether new athletic facilities will be included in the new Mitchell Senior High School. The Mitchell School Board on Monday approved a resolution to put a 17 million dollar bond issue to a public vote during the already scheduled city council/school board election on June 6th. Mitchell School… Read more »
Army Corps of Engineers adjusting operations of the Missouri River system
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers are starting to make adjustments to operations of the Missouri River system as spring approaches. Mike Swenson with the Corps office in Omaha says releases from Gavins Point Dam near Yankton will start to increase. Swenson says there is plenty of water storage room in the upper reservoir. Due… Read more »
Recap of Congressman Johnson’s appearance on the KSDN Midday Report
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Congressman Dusty Johnson made a stop in Aberdeen & appeared on the KSDN Midday Report. Johnson before coming to Aberdeen spoke to students in Miller. About one year ago was a devasting fire that forced the students to finish the school year at other locations. Johnson gave upside on the school.… Read more »