FREEMAN, S.D.(WNAX)- The Freeman Public School district and its neighbors will hold talks about future possibilities ranging from sports cooperatives to possible consolidation. Freeman Superintendent Jake Tietje says the talks aren’t being driven because of enrollment problems. Tietje says they are following the direction the school board got from a public survey. Tietje says they… Read more »
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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 increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,289. The state had 745 new cases and 698 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,535. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Midwest economy continues to be strong, inflation looms on the horizon
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the economy in nine Mid America states continues to grow, there are some hazards ahead. Ernie Goss, an economics professor at Creighton University in Omaha, says he expects interest rates to start rising. Goss says inflation is becoming a real problem for many businesses. Goss says increased federal spending will contribute to… Read more »
Government Operations and Audit Committee voted to issued 2 subpoenas in the Kassidy Peters matter
PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- South Dakota lawmakers vote to subpoena the Department of Labor to hand over a document regarding the attempt of Governor Kristi Noem’s daughter to win a state appraisal license. They want to know if there was an agreement in place to give Kassidy Peters another chance at the license prior to a meeting… Read more »
NSU bands to present ‘Local Colors’ on Sunday, Nov. 21
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University Bands will present a concert, “Local Colors,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. The event will include performances by the NSU Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Rolf Olson, and NSU Concert Band, conducted by Dr. Audrey Miller. Featured… Read more »
Northern State University to hold fall plant sale
ABERDEEN, S.D. – A fall plant sale will take place next week at the Northern State University greenhouse. A variety of succulents and spring-flowering bulbs (tulips, daffodils, etc.) will be available for sale in the greenhouse, located in Mewaldt-Jensen 144B. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, and 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Nov. 17. Cash or… Read more »
Northern Mental Health Week will take place Nov. 14-20 on NSU campus
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will host mental health awareness events aimed at reducing the stigma surrounding mental health challenges and improving campus mental wellness. NSU student Emily Meier received a grant through the Bush Foundation’s Change Network program, which led to the creation of Northern Mental Health Week, Nov. 14-20. Programming will… Read more »
Yankton City Commission discuss housing issues for the next few years
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission held a strategic planning session last month, laying out goals to pursue over the next few years. City Manager Amy Leon talked to the commission at their last meeting about one of those goals, moving toward standards for rental housing. Leon says it could take up a lot of… Read more »
Higher energy costs leading to increased utility rates
Rising energy costs are leading to rate increases from many electric and gas utilities. South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Gary Hanson says they have to look at utility costs and what the law allows in rate hike cases. Hanson says utilities are allowed to increase rates to cover most of their increasing fixed costs. Hanson… Read more »
Governor Noem announces Friday she will seek re-election
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem made it official she will seek re-election to Governor in 2022. Governor Noem heads into the campaign with over $10 million raised since her last election. Her campaign has more than $6.5 million cash on hand between all campaign accounts.