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Farmers Union opposes merger plan

CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Farmers Union opposes the plan from Governor Kristi Noem to merge the Ag Department with Environment and Natural Resources. President Doug Sombke says they’re now working with lawmakers to write a bill that puts the State Agriculture Secretary position on the ballot rather than have that position appointed… Read more »

Farmers Union opposes merger plan

CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Farmers Union opposes the plan from Governor Kristi Noem to merge the Ag Department with Environment and Natural Resources. President Doug Sombke says they’re now working with lawmakers to write a bill that puts the State Agriculture Secretary position on the ballot rather than have that position appointed… Read more »

Education Secretary addresses standards revisions

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is proposing changing standards for civics and government classes in K – 12 schools to have more of an emphasis on the history of South Dakota and the United States. Incoming Education Secretary Tiffany Sanderson was before the House Education Committee last week and talked about… Read more »

Education Secretary addresses standards revisions

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is proposing changing standards for civics and government classes in K – 12 schools to have more of an emphasis on the history of South Dakota and the United States. Incoming Education Secretary Tiffany Sanderson was before the House Education Committee last week and talked about… Read more »

Johnson votes against impeachment, but says Trump should be held accountable

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The US House voted to impeach President Trump for a second time, this one related to inciting the mob that overran the US Capitol on Jan. 6. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted against impeachment but says the President should be held accountable. Johnson says its time for Members of Congress… Read more »

Johnson votes against impeachment, but says Trump should be held accountable

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The US House voted to impeach President Trump for a second time, this one related to inciting the mob that overran the US Capitol on Jan. 6. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson voted against impeachment but says the President should be held accountable. Johnson says its time for Members of Congress… Read more »

SD adds 11 more COVID-related deaths; active cases, hospitalizations drop

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state added 11 more COVID-related deaths, while active cases and hospitalizations continued to drop, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (which included one in Roberts County) moved the state’s overall death toll to 1,667. The state had 116 new confirmed cases and… Read more »

SD adds 11 more COVID-related deaths; active cases, hospitalizations drop

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state added 11 more COVID-related deaths, while active cases and hospitalizations continued to drop, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (which included one in Roberts County) moved the state’s overall death toll to 1,667. The state had 116 new confirmed cases and… Read more »

Tourism businesses look forward with renewed hope for 2021

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Many thought one of South Dakota’s top industries would take a huge hit in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. But, tourism officials say it wasn’t as bad as some other states because of South Dakota’s outdoor opportunities. From hiking in the Black Hills to driving through the Badlands, South… Read more »

Tourism businesses look forward with renewed hope for 2021

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Many thought one of South Dakota’s top industries would take a huge hit in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. But, tourism officials say it wasn’t as bad as some other states because of South Dakota’s outdoor opportunities. From hiking in the Black Hills to driving through the Badlands, South… Read more »

Ricci no longer manager of the Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Derek Ricci is no longer the manager of the Brown County Fair. Rachel Kippley, Vice Chair of the Brown County Commission, confirmed that Ricci was relieved of his duties during an executive session meeting of the commission earlier this month. Kippley said that a new manager will be hired this spring.… Read more »

Ricci no longer manager of the Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Derek Ricci is no longer the manager of the Brown County Fair. Rachel Kippley, Vice Chair of the Brown County Commission, confirmed that Ricci was relieved of his duties during an executive session meeting of the commission earlier this month. Kippley said that a new manager will be hired this spring.… Read more »

Rounds says incoming administration needs to be balanced

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The Senate will start confirmation hearings this week some of President-elect Joe Biden Cabinet appointments. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the President-elect should be able get the people he wants. Rounds says the incoming Administration has to be balanced. Rounds says Cabinet members have a lot of authority. Senate members… Read more »

Rounds says incoming administration needs to be balanced

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The Senate will start confirmation hearings this week some of President-elect Joe Biden Cabinet appointments. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the President-elect should be able get the people he wants. Rounds says the incoming Administration has to be balanced. Rounds says Cabinet members have a lot of authority. Senate members… Read more »

Vaccine starting to go to 1-D group this week

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Health Department is opening up vaccine eligibility to the so called “1-D” group this week. Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says people should be hearing from their area health care providers. Malsam-Rysdon says the state Covid website has more localized information. Malsam-Rysdon says they will make sure people get… Read more »

Vaccine starting to go to 1-D group this week

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Health Department is opening up vaccine eligibility to the so called “1-D” group this week. Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says people should be hearing from their area health care providers. Malsam-Rysdon says the state Covid website has more localized information. Malsam-Rysdon says they will make sure people get… Read more »

Nathan Sanderson

Retailers Association leader says first week of session pretty low key

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators are off today and will return to Pierre tomorrow for their four-day week. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says the first half week was pretty low key. Sanderson says COVID-19 precautions have changed procedures noticeably. Sanderson says lobbyists have had to change along… Read more »

Retailers Association leader says first week of session pretty low key

Nathan Sanderson

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators are off today and will return to Pierre tomorrow for their four-day week. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says the first half week was pretty low key. Sanderson says COVID-19 precautions have changed procedures noticeably. Sanderson says lobbyists have had to change along… Read more »

Group performs peaceful prayer walk around the capitol

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – After the FBI warned last week of the possibility of armed protests at all 50 state capitols; nothing of the sort transpired at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. What did happen was a peaceful prayer walk around the exterior of the Capitol by approximately two dozen people carrying nothing… Read more »

Group performs peaceful prayer walk around the capitol

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – After the FBI warned last week of the possibility of armed protests at all 50 state capitols; nothing of the sort transpired at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. What did happen was a peaceful prayer walk around the exterior of the Capitol by approximately two dozen people carrying nothing… Read more »