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National Weather Service to issue red flag warnings & high wind watches for the state

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning and very high wind watches and advisories today across the entire state of South Dakota. Meteorologist Troy Kleffman says there’s a storm brewing over the region. Kleffman says the Pierre/Fort Pierre area is around two feet behind normal for snowfall this winter. Aberdeen… Read more »

National Weather Service to issue red flag warnings & high wind watches for the state

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PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning and very high wind watches and advisories today across the entire state of South Dakota. Meteorologist Troy Kleffman says there’s a storm brewing over the region. Kleffman says the Pierre/Fort Pierre area is around two feet behind normal for snowfall this winter. Aberdeen… Read more »

Community Garden Plots Still Available

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — The City of Aberdeen, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Still has garden plots available for rent. Plots are 1,200 square feet in size and cost $20 to rent for the season. For more information or to reserve your plot, please stop in or call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at… Read more »

Community Garden Plots Still Available

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — The City of Aberdeen, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Still has garden plots available for rent. Plots are 1,200 square feet in size and cost $20 to rent for the season. For more information or to reserve your plot, please stop in or call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at… Read more »

Governor Noem to sign executive order banning CRT in K-12 schools

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Governor plans to sign an executive order Tuesday banning the teaching of critical race theory in K-12 public schools. She made the announcement Monday during a town hall meeting in Mobridge. Noem’s proposal was to ban curriculum in K-12 public schools that causes people to feel “discomfort” based on their race.

Governor Noem to sign executive order banning CRT in K-12 schools

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Governor plans to sign an executive order Tuesday banning the teaching of critical race theory in K-12 public schools. She made the announcement Monday during a town hall meeting in Mobridge. Noem’s proposal was to ban curriculum in K-12 public schools that causes people to feel “discomfort” based on their race.

Home buying & selling in Yankton is increasing

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Even as mortgage interest rates rise, buying and selling homes continues rapidly. Yankton real estate agent Mason Schramm says the trend continues. Schramm says there is a low inventory of available homes. Schramm says demand for new housing is also continuing. Thirty year mortgage rates have ticked above four and a half percent… Read more »

Home buying & selling in Yankton is increasing

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Even as mortgage interest rates rise, buying and selling homes continues rapidly. Yankton real estate agent Mason Schramm says the trend continues. Schramm says there is a low inventory of available homes. Schramm says demand for new housing is also continuing. Thirty year mortgage rates have ticked above four and a half percent… Read more »

Lewis & Clark Water System prepping for the federal funds scheduled to come in

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Federal infrastructure dollars will soon be flowing to the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System. Executive Director Troy Larson says the Bureau of Reclamation notified them of their incoming payment. Larsons says they plan to put the money to work quickly. Larson says they will soon have an idea how much the money… Read more »

Lewis & Clark Water System prepping for the federal funds scheduled to come in

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Federal infrastructure dollars will soon be flowing to the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System. Executive Director Troy Larson says the Bureau of Reclamation notified them of their incoming payment. Larsons says they plan to put the money to work quickly. Larson says they will soon have an idea how much the money… Read more »

Board of Regents react to the 6% raise legislature approved for their employees

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature included some extra dollars in the budget for the Board of Regents to give their employees a six percent raise. Board President Pam Roberts says keeping pay competitive has been difficult. Roberts says they were looking at a tuition increase if the legislature didn’t act. Roberts says the pay… Read more »

Board of Regents react to the 6% raise legislature approved for their employees

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature included some extra dollars in the budget for the Board of Regents to give their employees a six percent raise. Board President Pam Roberts says keeping pay competitive has been difficult. Roberts says they were looking at a tuition increase if the legislature didn’t act. Roberts says the pay… Read more »

Rapid City hosted the South Dakota Association of Meat Processors convention

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last weekend was the annual South Dakota Association of Meat Processors convention, held this year in Rapid City. Jon Frohling, board member for SDAMP, explained who comes to the convention and why. Frohling said meat processors noticed a surprising trend through Covid. Ken Charfauros (Char-for-us) is with Wall Meat and is a… Read more »

Rapid City hosted the South Dakota Association of Meat Processors convention

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Last weekend was the annual South Dakota Association of Meat Processors convention, held this year in Rapid City. Jon Frohling, board member for SDAMP, explained who comes to the convention and why. Frohling said meat processors noticed a surprising trend through Covid. Ken Charfauros (Char-for-us) is with Wall Meat and is a… Read more »

Senator Art Rusch reflect on his final term in the SD Senate

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators spent most of this year’s session deciding how to spend hundreds of millions of mostly one time federal dollars. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says it was surprising to hear some of those dollars are being returned to the federal government. Rusch says he spent a fair amount of time… Read more »

Senator Art Rusch reflect on his final term in the SD Senate

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators spent most of this year’s session deciding how to spend hundreds of millions of mostly one time federal dollars. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says it was surprising to hear some of those dollars are being returned to the federal government. Rusch says he spent a fair amount of time… Read more »

Construction to begin on U.S. Highway 12 from Aberdeen to Ipswich

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will begin construction on U.S. Highway 12 from Aberdeen to Ipswich on Monday, April 11, 2022. The project consists of modifying intersections, constructing passing lanes, bridge end approach slabs and pavement, lighting, and guardrail. The construction operations will reduce traffic to one lane with… Read more »

Construction to begin on U.S. Highway 12 from Aberdeen to Ipswich

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will begin construction on U.S. Highway 12 from Aberdeen to Ipswich on Monday, April 11, 2022. The project consists of modifying intersections, constructing passing lanes, bridge end approach slabs and pavement, lighting, and guardrail. The construction operations will reduce traffic to one lane with… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council did a work session dealing with nuisances

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Prior to the city council meeting Monday, the city councilpersons did a work session dealing with an ordinance dealing with issues of public & criminal nuisances. Planning & Zoning Director Brett Bill talks about how much of an issue public nuisances are. City Attorney Ron Wager concur with what Bill was saying. Wager… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council did a work session dealing with nuisances

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Prior to the city council meeting Monday, the city councilpersons did a work session dealing with an ordinance dealing with issues of public & criminal nuisances. Planning & Zoning Director Brett Bill talks about how much of an issue public nuisances are. City Attorney Ron Wager concur with what Bill was saying. Wager… Read more »