PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators are meeting is a special session today, some in Pierre and some remotely as they decide how to spend hundreds of millions of federal dollars. Governor Kristi Noem addressed the joint session at the beginning, laying out the federal ground rules. Noem says the guidelines force the state… Read more »
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Noem says SD has fared better than most any other state since pandemic began
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — South Dakota lawmakers are meeting in Pierre today for a one day special session. At issue is how to spend more than $1.2 billion dollars from the federal government for COVID-19 related expenses. The session began with a speech from Governor Kristi Noem on the floor of the House of Representatives.… Read more »
Storybook Land to close on Oct. 16
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Storybook Land will remain open to the public on a daily basis from 10 a.m. to sunset through Friday, Oct. 16. The Visitor Center and all rides and concessions are closed for the season. If you have any questions regarding Storybook Land, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry… Read more »
Supreme Court hears arguments at University of South Dakota
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the road today. The justices will hold court at the University of South Dakota School of Law in Vermillion with some precautions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Justice David Gilbertson says no more than 40 people will be allowed in the… Read more »
One arrested in reports of thefts from vehicles, stolen vehicle
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook) – In August and early September, the Aberdeen Police Department received numerous reports of thefts from vehicles and also a stolen vehicle. The investigation led to the arrest of Gail Gardner (42) of Aberdeen. Gardner was charged with Grand Theft, several counts of Criminal Entry of a M/V, & other charges.… Read more »
Firefighters busy dealing with wildfires
Photo by Tye Odden PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Firefighters from Fort Pierre, Pierre and Miller returned home last week after spending two weeks helping put out wildfires in South Dakota and Wyoming. Fort Pierre assistant fire chief Tye Odden says they started out at the Singing Horse 2 Fire at Pine Ridge. Odden says… Read more »
Ahlers says economy main topic during campaign
DELL RAPIDS, S.D. (WNAX) – The Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in South Dakota says he is trying to talk to voters, but the pandemic is making it difficult. Dan Ahlers of Dell Rapids is challenging incumbent Republican Senator Mike Rounds. He says the issues have stayed pretty much the same throughout. Ahlers says… Read more »
Watertown mayor shares thoughts on snowgates
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — Last month, the decision makers at Watertown City Hall decided to pull the plug on the use of snowgates. They’re the piece of equipment that’s attached to snowplows that removes the ridge of snow left behind at the end of driveways during snow removal. Mayor Sarah Caron says she’s been getting… Read more »
Capital Area Counseling Service receives donation for suicide prevention
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Capital Area Counseling Service has received a $10,000 donation to assist with suicide prevention efforts in nine counties in central South Dakota. President and CEO Amy Iversen-Pollreisz (poll-rise) says the donation came from Sioux Falls Steel Company through Pierre residents Kim and Steve Malsam-Rysdon. She says Capital Area Counseling provides… Read more »
Republicans still looking to grow in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Republicans have been dominant in South Dakota politics for many years, but still have higher goals. Republican Party Chairman Dan Lederman says they can still grow. Lederman says the top of the ticket is driving their election interest this year. There are three issues on the ballot this year, two dealing… Read more »