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USD celebrates the grand opening of the new Health Sciences Building

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The grand opening of the new Health Sciences Building on the campus of the University of South Dakota was held Thursday. Construction on the forty-five thousand square foot building started in April of 2021. USD President Sheila Gestring said it’s the result of a long term plan. Tim Ridgway, Dean of the USD… Read more »

USD celebrates the grand opening of the new Health Sciences Building

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The grand opening of the new Health Sciences Building on the campus of the University of South Dakota was held Thursday. Construction on the forty-five thousand square foot building started in April of 2021. USD President Sheila Gestring said it’s the result of a long term plan. Tim Ridgway, Dean of the USD… Read more »

SDN Communications renamed their data center

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- SDN Communications has renamed their data center as “Mark Shlanta Technology Park” in honor of their long time C.E.O. who died in February of this year. SDN spokesman Vernon Brown says the data center was Shlanta’s vision. Brown says Shlanta pushed to increase the size of the data center. Brown says the… Read more »

SDN Communications renamed their data center

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- SDN Communications has renamed their data center as “Mark Shlanta Technology Park” in honor of their long time C.E.O. who died in February of this year. SDN spokesman Vernon Brown says the data center was Shlanta’s vision. Brown says Shlanta pushed to increase the size of the data center. Brown says the… Read more »

Student enrollment up at Mount Marty

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Mount Marty University, based in Yankton, is reporting another increase in student enrollment. President Marc Long says it’s the sixth year they have seen more students on their campuses. Long says they have seen a good increase in those six years. Long says the trend is opposite of most other colleges and universities.… Read more »

Student enrollment up at Mount Marty

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Mount Marty University, based in Yankton, is reporting another increase in student enrollment. President Marc Long says it’s the sixth year they have seen more students on their campuses. Long says they have seen a good increase in those six years. Long says the trend is opposite of most other colleges and universities.… Read more »

Hughes County States Attorney asked to supervise the investigation into Governor’s use of the state airplane

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Hughes County States Attorney Jessica LaMie will have a front row seat to the investigation into use of the state airplane by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.  Interim Attorney General Mark Vargo, who was appointed by Noem following the impeachment and removal of Jason Ravnsborg as A-G, asked LaMie to supervise the investigation… Read more »

Hughes County States Attorney asked to supervise the investigation into Governor’s use of the state airplane

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Hughes County States Attorney Jessica LaMie will have a front row seat to the investigation into use of the state airplane by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.  Interim Attorney General Mark Vargo, who was appointed by Noem following the impeachment and removal of Jason Ravnsborg as A-G, asked LaMie to supervise the investigation… Read more »

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Queen Elizabeth II

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on the day of internment in honor of former Queen Elizabeth II. “Her Majesty saw so many triumphs and tragedies in her 96 years on earth,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “She was royalty who could… Read more »

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Queen Elizabeth II

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on the day of internment in honor of former Queen Elizabeth II. “Her Majesty saw so many triumphs and tragedies in her 96 years on earth,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “She was royalty who could… Read more »

Congressman Johnson comments on his “Block the Tok” bill he’s proposing

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is sponsoring a bill that would restrict the use of the social media app “Tik Tok” by members of the military and federal employees. He says the app, based in China, is moving loads of data. Johnson says it’s a growing security threat. Johnson says that data can… Read more »

Congressman Johnson comments on his “Block the Tok” bill he’s proposing

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is sponsoring a bill that would restrict the use of the social media app “Tik Tok” by members of the military and federal employees. He says the app, based in China, is moving loads of data. Johnson says it’s a growing security threat. Johnson says that data can… Read more »

Senator Rounds address the classified documents located at Mar-a-Lago

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Reports of the numbers and type of classified and top-secret documents that former President Trump was holding at his Florida residence is causing more alarm. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says if reports are true, those documents in the open could cause damage to US national security. Rounds says those type of documents… Read more »

Senator Rounds address the classified documents located at Mar-a-Lago

WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- Reports of the numbers and type of classified and top-secret documents that former President Trump was holding at his Florida residence is causing more alarm. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says if reports are true, those documents in the open could cause damage to US national security. Rounds says those type of documents… Read more »

South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws to open new office in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX)- “South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws” will be opening a campaign office in Rapid City today. Matthew Schweich, campaign manager for the drive to approve I.M. 27, legalizing recreational marijuana, says it’s another step in the drive to election day. Schweich says they are depending on volunteers. Schweich says they want to… Read more »

South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws to open new office in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX)- “South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws” will be opening a campaign office in Rapid City today. Matthew Schweich, campaign manager for the drive to approve I.M. 27, legalizing recreational marijuana, says it’s another step in the drive to election day. Schweich says they are depending on volunteers. Schweich says they want to… Read more »

Construction season going well at Lewis & Clark

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite a setback with a major pump incident, the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is having a good construction season. Executive Director Troy Larson says they are knocking down their punch list. Larson says they have also been able to start on their water plant expansion plan. Larson says the expansion will… Read more »

Construction season going well at Lewis & Clark

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite a setback with a major pump incident, the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is having a good construction season. Executive Director Troy Larson says they are knocking down their punch list. Larson says they have also been able to start on their water plant expansion plan. Larson says the expansion will… Read more »

Pierre woman returning to her native country Ukraine

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A Pierre woman originally from Ukraine left Thursday on her first trip back since the country’s war with Russia began earlier this year. Nataliya (na-TAL-ya) Rezek (ree-zk) says booking flights to get there was complicated. She acknowledges travel in that part of the world is dangerous. Rezek is anxious to see family and… Read more »

Pierre woman returning to her native country Ukraine

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A Pierre woman originally from Ukraine left Thursday on her first trip back since the country’s war with Russia began earlier this year. Nataliya (na-TAL-ya) Rezek (ree-zk) says booking flights to get there was complicated. She acknowledges travel in that part of the world is dangerous. Rezek is anxious to see family and… Read more »