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KWAT News On Demand for March 31, 2023
March 31, 2023 Here are today’s top stories from the KWAT newsroom…..

Ice Storm Warnings and Blizzard Warnings posted for the region (Audio)
March 31, 2023 Mike Tanner WATERTOWN, S.D.–Weather in a word across the region...

Gov. Noem shuts down state government offices in advance of ice storm, blizzard
March 31, 2023 PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem has ordered state government...

North Dakota Senate passes primary offense seatbelt bill
March 31, 2023 BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KNOX) – A bill to make not wearing...

Twins win season opener 2-0 at Kansas City
March 31, 2023 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Twins manager Rocco Baldelli leaned...

KWAT News On Demand for March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023 Here are today’s top stories from the KWAT newsroom……

Million dollar lottery ticket sold in Aberdeen
March 30, 2023 PIERRE, S.D.–March’s final Powerball drawing resulted in the latest million-dollar...

Train derailment, fire forces evacuations in Raymond, Minnesota
March 30, 2023 Mike Tanner RAYMOND, Minn.–Residents of Raymond, Minnesota were asked to...

Minneapolis council to discuss post-Floyd policing lawsuit
March 30, 2023 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council is set to...

Winter Storm Watch in effect for eastern South Dakota (Audio)
March 30, 2023 Mike Tanner WATERTOWN, S.D.–The National Weather Service has posted a...

North Dakota aims at school curriculum to deter abortions
March 30, 2023 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)–North Dakota schools would be required to show...

Minnesota Twins open season in Kansas City today
March 30, 2023 The Minnesota Twins open the 2023 season at Kansas City...

Ellison says e-cigarette maker Juul targets kids
March 30, 2023 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison personally opened...

KWAT News On Demand for March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023 Here are today’s top stories from the KWAT newsroom….

Danielsen provides update on possible Watertown elementary school closure (Audio)
March 29, 2023 Mike Tanner WATERTOWN, S.D.–In January, Watertown School District Superintendent Dr....

Legislative recap held at LATC (Audio)
March 29, 2023 WATERTOWN, S.D.–A recap of the 2023 South Dakota legislative session...

Cold temperatures help contain chemicals in North Dakota train derailment
WYNDMERE, N.D. – The cold weather in North Dakota kept chemicals that spilled...

Hy-Vee issues recall of pasta dish
March 29, 2023 WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A company announced Tuesday...

Winter refuses to go away (Audio)
March 29, 2023 Mike Tanner WATERTOWN, S.D.–Its been one of the lousiest springs...

Brookings School Board lays out reasons for superintendent’s resignation
March 28, 2023 BROOKINGS, S.D.–The Brookings School Board has released the settlement agreement...