ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Storybook Land opens in full on May 27, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. While the park has been open for walk-through and play since April 22, the rides and concessions will open starting at 10 a.m. May 27. Storybook Land is open daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Memorial Day weekend… Read more »
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AARP South Dakota encouraging senior citizens to vote in June
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- AARP-South Dakota has a campaign underway to encourage more, older voters to take part in the June primary. State Director Erik Gaikowski says they want to see more participation. Gaikowski says they are directing people to their website for election information. While there are candidates running for US Senate, House and Governor which… Read more »
Safe Harbor to celebrate National Donut Day on June 3rd
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday June 3rd, it is National Donut Day and Safe Harbor of Aberdeen is doing a fundraiser in conjunction with it. Executive Director Gina Karst explains how Safe Harbor 1st got involved with it. Karst encourage everyone to order donuts in advance. Karst tells everyone where to pick up the donuts on… Read more »
Citizens in Meade County talks about next comprehensive plan
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) — Meade County residents are being asked to weigh in on the development of the county’s next comprehensive plan. Last night in Piedmont was the first of four community meetings being held for citizens to get information about the comprehensive plan, which covers the future growth and development of Meade County. Black Hills… Read more »
Tim Linke named new fire chief for Yankton
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton has a new Fire Chief. The city sent out a tweet Tuesday saying Tim Linke, with the Lincoln Nebraska Fire Department would be the new Chief. Linke says he was impressed with the standing of the Yankton Fire Department. Linke, who is a Division Chief of Training with the Lincoln Fire Department,… Read more »
Board of Regents comments on 6% raise for employees without raising tuition
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature this year added extra money to the Board of Regents budget to allow them to give their employees a six percent raise without raising tuition. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says the increase came with other extra funding. The Regents got over two hundred eighty million dollars in one… Read more »
South Dakota report: Noem’s daughter got special treatment
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers have unanimously approved a report finding that Gov. Kristi Noem’s daughter got preferential treatment while she was applying for a real estate appraiser license in 2020. The findings of last year’s legislative probe repudiate Noem’s insistence that her daughter, Kassidy Peters, didn’t receive special treatment during her… Read more »
Voter registration deadline for June 7 South Dakota primary is Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Those who haven’t yet registered to vote and want to vote in the June 7 primary have until Monday to get paperwork filed. That’s is the deadline to register to vote, according to the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office. Paperwork must be received by the appropriate county auditor by 5… Read more »
Yankton County has declared a state of emergency
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission has approved an emergency declaration. It came at the request of County Emergency Manager Paul Scherschligt following last week’s wind storm. Scherschligt says utility companies have had damage in the county. Scherschligt says they have also had individuals report damage to the two one one help line. Governor Kristi… Read more »
Executive Board to guide the Housing Authority over spending
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Executive Board of the South Dakota legislature signed off on a letter of intent to give guidance to the Housing Authority over new spending. Legislators approved spending two hundred million dollars mostly for infrastructure needed for housing development across the state. Representative Roger Chase of Huron outlined what the resolution would do.… Read more »