PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A legislative committee is pushing forward a bill that would decriminalize and regulate marijuana in South Dakota. The bill passed the Senate Commerce and Energy committee with a vote of 5 to 3. Senate Bill 3 reduces the charge for possessing small amounts of marijuana from a felony to a misdemeanor for people… Read more »
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Movie music with the Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony set for Feb. 26 at NSU
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony treats you to a “Night at the Oscars,” featuring some of the most beloved themes from movies conducted by director, Dr. Christopher Stanichar. The concert takes place on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. There will be a Pre-Concert… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 8 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 8 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,766. The state had 392 new cases and 1,010 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 9,145. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
SD Department of Health continue to emphasize following guidelines against COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota’s COVID hospitalization rate is down 31% over the past 14 days. As hospitalizations due to the coronavirus continue to drop, most who are hospitalized continue to be those that are unvaccinated. South Dakota Department of Health Interim Health Secretary Joan Adam: At least 71% of South Dakotan’s have received at least… Read more »
Brown County Commissioner Doug Fjeldheim to speak at March Community Affairs Luncheon
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The March Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Thursday, March 3rd from 12-1 pm at the Best Western Ramkota Convention Center. Guest speaker will be Brown County Commissioner Doug Fjeldheim. Lunch will be served. Cost is $20 for Chamber members and $25… Read more »
Bill to remove sales tax on food defeated at Senate Taxation Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The annual debate over dropping the sales tax on food in South Dakota ended in the Senate Taxation Committee Wednesday. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls, the prime sponsor, said the money is there to sustain dropping the four and a half cent state tax on groceries. Presentation Sister Lynn Marie Welbig supports… Read more »
COVID-19 cases continues to drop in the state
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While active Covid-19 infection numbers are dropping sharply, hospitals will again be behind that trend. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says the latest surge of infections was spread across all age ranges. Ekeren says their inpatient numbers have been up in all their departments. Ekeren says research continues… Read more »
Below normal precipitation and little snow melted projected for the remainder of the month
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Lack of snow cover is widespread across much of the northern plains. South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards says bare soil leads to deeper frost levels. Edwards says the climate outlooks don’t show much change through the end of the month. Edwards says this is normally the driest time of year anyway. There… Read more »
Yankton School Board lift mask mandate, will following COVID-19 guidelines
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School District has now dropped the mandatory face mask policy, but a Covid-19 policy is still in place. The 4-1 vote came after several public comments were made attacking the policy and board members for supporting it, insinuating the decision was made to get federal grants. Crandall says the pandemic infection… Read more »
HJR 5003(Allow voters to determine when life begins) passes House State Affairs Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- A resolution that redefines when life begins has passed South Dakota’s House State Affairs Committee. The 8 to 4 vote sends the bill to the House floor. If approved by both the House and Senate, the proposed amendment to the state constitution would go before voters at the next general election. Following the… Read more »