WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Lake Area Technical College held a ribbon cutting for the grand re-opening of the Adult Education and Literacy Program (A.E.L.) classroom. What was previously held in the west end of Watertown in the South Dakota state building is now in LATC building 200, room 218. The program helps those who need it obtain… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- After criticizing Congressional democrats for their partisan politics over the past few years, South Dakota Senator John Thune said there are new opportunities for cooperation. Thune, in a speech on the Senate floor, says the need for cooperation in many areas is clear. Thune says all members have concerns about big tech. Thune… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- Debate begins in Pierre on cutting the state’s 4.5 percent sales tax on food. The move has been attempted for years but now has the backing of Republican Governor Kristi Noem. The House Taxation Committee Thursday voted 12-1 to send HB1075 to the House Appropriations Committee with a “do pass” recommendation for further… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(Press Release) — Mount Marty University (MMU) announces a teach-out agreement with Presentation College (PC) to ensure students have a Catholic Benedictine option in South Dakota. Last week, Presentation College in Aberdeen, SD, announced its plans to close at the end of the 2023 summer term. “We at Mount Marty are sad to lose… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A Republican South Dakota state senator had her committee assignments stripped Wednesday in a rare punishment in the Legislature. The move to strip Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller of her seats on two legislative committees was announced during the Senate’s session on Wednesday, but legislative leaders in the Republican-controlled chamber refused to comment… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Keeping the construction of the new elementary school in Vermillion on time and on budget is a challenge. Superintendent Damon Alvey says they have had some supply issues since they broke ground last summer. Alvey says their contractors, for the most part, are getting the materials they need when they need them. Alvey… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators are a ways off from debating the Governors plan to cut the four and a half percent sales tax on groceries. But there is plenty of ongoing discussions. Senator Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, Chair of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, says she hasn’t decided yet. Hunhoff says she has questions… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Mount Marty University in Yankton is working to find more students interested in becoming teachers. President Marc Long says they will have a lot of potential teachers on campus this week. Long says there are challenges in finding future teachers, Long says their education major students are in demand, even before they graduate.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A bill that prevents a doctor from issuing a medical marijuana card to a pregnant or breastfeeding woman passes the House of Representatives Wednesday. The sponsor, Republican Rep. Fred Deutsch(R-Florence) said HB1058 was needed to protect pregnant women’s and their babies’ health. He also said the new law would not impact pregnant or… Read more »