PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Democrats in the South Dakota legislature are finding that their slim numbers can be critical in moving some major spending bills. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says democrat votes made the difference in passing some bills on crossover day. Cwach says some of the votes in the past week are previews of what… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Late last year NDN Collective, a Rapid City-based indigenous advocacy organization, quietly published a position paper concerning the organizations official stance on militarism. NDN Collective, in this paper, describes itself as an anti-militarist organization, while also expressly acknowledging the various and complex motivations individual soldiers have for enlisting. “NDN Collective’s understanding is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proposed about thirty-five million dollars in extra spending for the Department of Tourism. That funding is making its way thorough the legislative budgeting process. Secretary Jim Hagen says they plan to spend those dollars over several years. Hagen says they have a number of initiatives in their plan.… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX)- Critical Race Theory has become a political lightning rod on the right, and a pair of bills this legislative session prove that it has made its way to South Dakota – though perhaps in an unexpected way. Janna Farley, communications director for the ACLU of South Dakota, says CRT isn’t something that… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)-  On Wednesday, Congressman Dusty Johnson held his Tele-Town Hall and took questions from the citizens in South Dakota. Before taking questions, Congressman Johnson commented on the State of the Union speech delivered by President Joe Biden. Johnson liked 3 things from the speech. Johnson disliked 3 things from the address. Congressman took questions… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – About 200 middle and high school students from around northeastern South Dakota will be on the Northern State University campus on March 9 for the National History Day regional competition. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon. Judging will take place in Northern’s Avera Student Center, Missouri River… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- David Novstrup has announced that he is running for election to the Southeast District for Aberdeen’s City Council. David believes in quality water and roads that will ensure Aberdeen continues to attract new businesses and residents.  David also believes in supporting Aberdeen’s first responders including our police and fire departments.  He also… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While the fighting in Ukraine may feel a world away, the impacts of war are certain to be felt at home – perhaps for military families working long hours or at the gas pump. Those military families come from all backgrounds, and include at least one member of leadership with NDN Collective,… Read more »

WASHINTON, D.C.(KOTA)- The best-laid plans of mice and men often go astray – and Vladimir Putin is human too. At least according to South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds. Further complicating things for Putin, Germany has announced it would send 1,000 antitank weapons and 500 Stinger surface-to-air missiles to the Ukrainians. Rounds said the perception NATO… Read more »