ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Tuesday, June 1st the South Dakota Redistricting Committee will be getting together in Pierre.  District 3 Representative Drew Dennert is on that committee and gave us a preview. The US Census credit South Dakota with the population of 886, 667.  The state is setup in 35 districts.  Dennert tells us the target… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Raising pay is one-way employers can attract the workers they need. That was a topic extensively discussed by the Governors Board of Economic Advisors at their meeting in Pierre last week. Board member David Chicoine says other board members talked about their experiences in raising wages. Chicoine, former President of South Dakota State… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton City Commissioners debated details of a proposed ordinance to control the sale of medical marijuana. At a work session ahead of their regular meeting last Monday night, City Attorney Ross Den Herder talked about how they see a medical marijuana dispensary operating. Den Herder says a dispensary will have to operate an… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Yesterday, Governor Kristi Noem asked the South Dakota Board of Regents to set policies that preserve honest, patriotic education throughout South Dakota’s institutions of higher learning. You can read the her letter, which was sent to each individual member of the Board, here. “As governor, I have become increasingly concerned about… Read more »

Local governments across South Dakota are hurrying to get medical marijuana ordinances on the books before it becomes legal on July first. Vermillion City Manager John Prescott says they borrowed a draft ordinance to use as a framework. Prescott says they want to limit the number and locations of any medical marijuana dispensaries. Prescott says… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Law enforcement agencies across the region are searching for officers. The City of Yankton has several openings on the police force and City Manager Amy Leon says they need to step up their recruitment efforts. Leon says the best recruiting often happens by word of mouth. Leon says cities across the region are… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The “American Rescue Plan” passed by Congress earlier this year will send money directly to cities and counties that had revenue losses tied to the Covid-19 pandemic. Yankton County Commission Chair Cheri Loest told the commission last week their share will be four point four million dollars. Loest says the rules with the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night the Aberdeen City Council approved the 1st reading on stop gaps for medical marijuana establishments in the city. Aberdeen Zoning and Planning Director Brett Bill told the council why the ordinance is needed for now. The ordinance had a 2 year sunset clause.  Councilman Ron Ronayne asks why the length… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio) – Monday, May 31st falls on a federal holiday(Memorial Day).  The Brown County Offices will be closed.  This Friday, May 28th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for May. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters this month.