PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Wheat Commission reports that about 13 percent of the state’s winter wheat has been planted just behind the 18 percent average. Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson says mid-September is the normal time for planting to get underway. He’s hoping more winter wheat will be planted than in past years although… Read more »
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Petition drives underway to place initiatives and amendments for the 2022 elections
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- There are currently six petition drives underway in South Dakota to place initiatives and constitutional amendments on the ballot next year. Secretary of State Steve Barnett says groups backing those drives need to check details before they get too far. Barnett says they will help groups with information and changes in petition laws.… Read more »
2021 Aberdeen ABBY Award Winners
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Winners of the 27th annual ABBY Awards were announced Thursday, September 16 during the event at the Dakota Event Center. The ABBY Awards program is hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Aberdeen Development Corporation. It recognizes outstanding businesses and organizations in Aberdeen and the surrounding area. All of the awards, except for the People’s Choice award, are judged outside the community by professionals in the Chamber and Economic Development fields. The 2021 winners are: Agribusiness Award:SDSU Extension – Aberdeen Regional Center Bridge Builder Award: 3M Company of Aberdeen Community Involvement – Business:Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Community Involvement – Non-Profit:Sleep in Heavenly Peace Customer Service – Retail: Brides ‘n Belles Customer Service – Service:Jobber’s Moving & Storage Company Health and Wellness:Northeastern Mental Health Center Manufacturing:Demkota Ranch Beef Professional Services:Love to Travel People’s Choice:Sanford Aberdeen
Sanford Doctor from Pierre strongly encouraging everyone to get vaccinated
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- According to the state Department of Health’s covid.sd.gov website, 57.54% of eligible South Dakotans have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and 63.25% of those eligible have had at least one shot. Today’s update also shows there are over 200 people currently hospitalized because of the virus. Dr. Tom Huber is a physician at… Read more »
Clay County using cash award to get more people vaccinated
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- Clay County residents can win a cash award for getting their Covid-19 vaccination. Vermillion City Manager John Prescott says their city council approved the program. Prescott says they are using some of the federal funds they got through the American Recovery Program Act. Prescott says the program can be an incentive or a… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 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 2,096. The state had 552 new cases and 387 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,526. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
SD Legislators looking to decide what to do with close to $1 billion coming in
SALEM, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will have almost a billion dollars in additional federal funds to spend in the next few years. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says this round of funding has different rules than earlier pandemic dollars. Legislators earlier this year rolled millions of dollars into reserve funds. Peterson says they… Read more »
Huether Family Aquatic Center in Yankton 1st season a success
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The first season for the Huether Family Aquatic Center in Yankton turned out to be successful. Yankton Parks and Recreation Director Todd Larson compared this year to past years at the former Memorial Park Pool. Larson says they tracked the people using their day passes. Larson says another good measure was concession sales.… Read more »
Pierre’s rental dwelling program drawing criticism from the public
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Pierre’s proposed rental dwelling program draws big crowd, but little support The public hearing on a proposed Dwelling Rental Registration and Inspection Program drew a big crowd at the Pierre City Commission meeting last night (Sept. 14, 2021). There was about an hour of discussion with two proponents and over a dozen opponents… Read more »
Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry to host walking tour of Highlands Historic District
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A walking tour of the Highlands Historic District is being sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department on Thursday, September 23, at 6:30 p.m. Troy McQuillen will lead this leisurely 45-minute walk through one of Aberdeen’s older residential neighborhoods. People will learn about the history of early Aberdeen settlers, as… Read more »