SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken announced Monday his bid for a second term. TenHaken made the announcement with his family on the Bike Trail under the historic 8th Street Bridge in downtown Sioux Falls. TenHaken spoke about his almost four years as the city’s mayor highlighting achievements including… Read more »
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Aerial spraying for mosquitoes schedule for Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting an aerial application for Mosquitoes on Tuesday, September 14th between the hours of 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM. Mosquito Control surveillance program have noticed a high number of mosquitoes being collected in the traps. For more information, contact Aberdeen Mosquito… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health through Friday. The death total currently at 2,088. The state had 528 new cases and 330 recoveries, increasing active infections to 7,226. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Economy still growing in the region, disturbing signs could be ahead
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- While the economy is still growing in the Mid America region, that may be slowing. Ernie Goss, at economist at Creighton University in Omaha, says much will depend on outside factors. Goss says prices will continue to rise. Goss says there will be a lot of job openings through next year. Goss says… Read more »
South Dakota House consider their options of impeaching the Attorney General
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The next step for South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg may be an impeachment trial before the state legislature. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says the rules of evidence are much different in an impeachment. Ravnsborg was found guilty of two misdemeanor traffic violations in connection with the death of Joe Boever last… Read more »
United Way campaign kicks off Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The United Way of Northeastern South Dakota’s kicks off its annual fundraiser on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Malchow Plaza. The theme this year is “Invest in what you value.” Executive Director Aaron Schultz said the United Way is aiming to raise more than $700,000, which is used… Read more »
Out of the Darkness Community Walk coming up this Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Coming up this Saturday is the 3rd annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk at the Odde Ice Center. Co-Chair of the event Jessica Schneider gave us a preview of the walk. Schneider talks about suicide being one of the leading causes of death in South Dakota.… Read more »
Chairperson of the Joint Redistricting Committee comment on the meeting held on Thursday
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- South Dakota’s House and Senate Redistricting Committees churned out another in a series of meetings to help them redraw the state’s legislative boundaries before a December 1st deadline. District 24 Senator Mary Duvall says Thursday’s meeting in the State Capitol made some progress forward. The Committee took public comment and discussed minority/majority districts… Read more »
Legislature seeking high school students for legislative pages prefered application deadline October 8th
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Applications are currently being accepted from South Dakota high school students interested in serving as pages for the 2022 Legislative Session. Pages are appointed to serve in the House of Representatives or the Senate for one of five terms during January, February, and March. The 97th South Dakota Legislative Session runs… Read more »
Rally Sept. 14 in Sioux Falls to support Medical Freedom
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – In response to the recent COVID-19 vaccine mandates announced by both the Sanford Health and Avera Health Systems, protestors will gather Sept. 14 at noon near the Sanford Medical Center campus for a rally in support of Medical Freedom. More than 46,000 employees are impacted by the mandates, which require the… Read more »