STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Five Vietnam veterans received a hero’s salute Monday from South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson. At the Sturgis Veterans Club, Johnson presented five veterans their commemorative pin and the welcome home they didn’t get fifty years ago. The veterans shared their stories with Johnson about how they were treated upon arriving home from… Read more »
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A Prairie Christmas program to air Saturday on KSDN
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(DakotaNewsNow)- A Prairie Christmas program will be airing this Saturday on KSDN 930AM/102.1FM. The host of the program, Jeff Gould appeared on DakotaNewsNow Monday to talk more about it. Gould talks what it’s like to do the program on the radio. Gould told DakotaNewsNow that the programs is more than just giving stories… Read more »
Safe driving a priority during holidays
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety reminds people to make safe driving a priority during this holiday season. Col. Rick Miller, superintendent of the Highway Patrol, said those who are traveling need to focus on their driving first and think about holiday activities later. “It is easy to get distracted with everything… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 11 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 11 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 2,449. The state had 762 new cases and 994 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 7,093. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
ACLU of South Dakota opposes Noem’s proposed classroom censorship legislation
SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release)- Every student should have the right to receive an equitable education and have an open and honest dialogue about America’s history. That’s why the ACLU of South Dakota opposes Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposed legislation that would censor academic discussions about American history and race and sex in South Dakota public school classrooms.… Read more »
Governor Noem announces legislation blocking Critical Race Theory
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem released the text of draft legislation to block Critical Race Theory (CRT) as the basis of education for South Dakota students. “Americans believe ‘all men are created equal,’ and we also believe the American dream is available to all regardless of race, color, or national origin,”… Read more »
Mount Marty President talks about how the school handles diversity
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Public universities have been struggling with defining diversity and opportunity, especially for minority students. Private schools don’t have those same issues. Mark Long, President of Mount Marty University in Yankton says their mission is very clear. Long says there are advantages to being a faith based university. Long says they have found a… Read more »
SD Board of Regents dealing with SB55 & Opportunity Centers
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents has been dealing with the results of the “SB55” study, and changes on campuses to “Opportunity Centers.” Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told legislators there is a clear difference between the “SB55” study and on campus issues with Opportunity Centers. Maher says public meetings at a couple… Read more »
SD businesses continue to deal with supply chain issues
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Many businesses, especially manufacturing companies have been working through supply shortages. Nancy Wenande, C.E.O. of Yankton Thrive says its pretty much the same for local companies. Wenande says despite those issues, she is hearing about company expansions. Wenande says companies continue to look at innovations to deal with labor and supply shortages. The… Read more »
Lewis & Clark Water System working to upscale water treatment capacity
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System is expecting enough funding from the federal infrastructure to get close to completion, they also have a plan in the works to upsize their water treatment capacity. Executive Director Troy Larson says the past couple of summers pushed them close to their full treatment limits.… Read more »