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Brown County Fair announce Rock Night at the fair this year

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Fair announced Friday the rock acts that will be performing on Friday, August 16th.  Theme this year is 90s night. Lineup is set for this year’s Brown County Fair running from August 12th-18th: Monday & Tuesday:  Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo Wednesday:  Sawyer Brown with Ned Ledoux(opening act) sponsored by Stange… Read more »

Brown County Fair announce Rock Night at the fair this year

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Fair announced Friday the rock acts that will be performing on Friday, August 16th.  Theme this year is 90s night. Lineup is set for this year’s Brown County Fair running from August 12th-18th: Monday & Tuesday:  Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo Wednesday:  Sawyer Brown with Ned Ledoux(opening act) sponsored by Stange… Read more »

Senator Thune address inflation

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- American families are paying the price for Washington’s over-spending. That’s the conclusion of Senator John Thune on the Senate floor. He says inflation still isn’t under control…three years after Democrats ignored warnings that the American Rescue plan spending was too large. Thune says inflation is costing the average American family an extra thousand… Read more »

Senator Thune address inflation

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- American families are paying the price for Washington’s over-spending. That’s the conclusion of Senator John Thune on the Senate floor. He says inflation still isn’t under control…three years after Democrats ignored warnings that the American Rescue plan spending was too large. Thune says inflation is costing the average American family an extra thousand… Read more »

Former Governor Dennis Daugaard stop at the Capitol this session

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A special visitor was at the Capitol last week to observe the legislative process.  Former Governor Dennis Daugaard and former First Lady Linda Daugaard spent a taking in committee hearings and floor  sessions.  District 24 Representative Mike Weisgram says Daugaard stuck his head into his Commerce and Energy Committee meeting. District 24 Representative… Read more »

Former Governor Dennis Daugaard stop at the Capitol this session

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A special visitor was at the Capitol last week to observe the legislative process.  Former Governor Dennis Daugaard and former First Lady Linda Daugaard spent a taking in committee hearings and floor  sessions.  District 24 Representative Mike Weisgram says Daugaard stuck his head into his Commerce and Energy Committee meeting. District 24 Representative… Read more »

PRCA Rodeo coming to Huron

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- PRCA Rodeo Friday and Saturday night at the DEX on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds.  Stock for the weekend from Mosbrucker Rodeos from Mandan, North Dakota.  Wally Mosbrucker said the rodeo business is in his blood. Wally talks about the rodeo scheduled events. It is the largest event held at the DEX that… Read more »

PRCA Rodeo coming to Huron

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- PRCA Rodeo Friday and Saturday night at the DEX on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds.  Stock for the weekend from Mosbrucker Rodeos from Mandan, North Dakota.  Wally Mosbrucker said the rodeo business is in his blood. Wally talks about the rodeo scheduled events. It is the largest event held at the DEX that… Read more »

Main Street from 1st to 2nd Ave SE closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7 am on Monday, March 4th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: Main St. between 1st Ave SE & 2nd Ave SE This road is scheduled to remain closed until 5 pm on March 4th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »

Main Street from 1st to 2nd Ave SE closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7 am on Monday, March 4th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: Main St. between 1st Ave SE & 2nd Ave SE This road is scheduled to remain closed until 5 pm on March 4th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »

Senate Commerce & Energy Committee passes pipeline bills

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A Senate committee Thursday passed two bills purporting to support landowner rights regarding carbon pipeline land surveys and easements. There’s one problem, however. The landowners who testified did not like the bills. HB1185, passed the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee, 8 to 1. It would provide a more defined process in… Read more »

Senate Commerce & Energy Committee passes pipeline bills

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A Senate committee Thursday passed two bills purporting to support landowner rights regarding carbon pipeline land surveys and easements. There’s one problem, however. The landowners who testified did not like the bills. HB1185, passed the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee, 8 to 1. It would provide a more defined process in… Read more »

Flags at half-staff at State Capitol in honor of former State Legislator Burton “Burt” Elliot

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, in honor of former state legislator Burton “Burt” Elliot. He represented Brown County in the South Dakota State House of Representatives from 2001-2008. A memorial service… Read more »

Flags at half-staff at State Capitol in honor of former State Legislator Burton “Burt” Elliot

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, in honor of former state legislator Burton “Burt” Elliot. He represented Brown County in the South Dakota State House of Representatives from 2001-2008. A memorial service… Read more »

South Dakota Senate passes HB1224(Info video on abortion laws)

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — A bipartisan effort intended to make South Dakota’s near total ban on abortions easier to understand will be created later this year. That’s after the South Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly voted to advance House Bill 1224, which compels the Department of Health to create an informational video and “other materials” on the… Read more »

South Dakota Senate passes HB1224(Info video on abortion laws)

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — A bipartisan effort intended to make South Dakota’s near total ban on abortions easier to understand will be created later this year. That’s after the South Dakota State Senate overwhelmingly voted to advance House Bill 1224, which compels the Department of Health to create an informational video and “other materials” on the… Read more »

South Dakota House pass SB127(Teacher salaries increases)

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Four percent for teacher salaries means four percent. The House reiterated this position Thursday on the use of state funds to increase teacher salaries and to get them out of the basement nationally.  The lower chamber voted 60 to 7 in support of SB127, which was hoghoused–amended–to echo HB1048. However, the… Read more »

South Dakota House pass SB127(Teacher salaries increases)

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Four percent for teacher salaries means four percent. The House reiterated this position Thursday on the use of state funds to increase teacher salaries and to get them out of the basement nationally.  The lower chamber voted 60 to 7 in support of SB127, which was hoghoused–amended–to echo HB1048. However, the… Read more »

South Dakota House pass SB49(Funding for mens prison)

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Representatives Thursday passed a bill appropriating over a quarter of a billion dollars in state and federal funds toward the construction of a new men’s prison. The House of Representatives passed SB49 58 to 11. The measure now goes to Gov. Kristi Noem for her signature. House sponsor, Republican Rep. Tony… Read more »

South Dakota House pass SB49(Funding for mens prison)

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Representatives Thursday passed a bill appropriating over a quarter of a billion dollars in state and federal funds toward the construction of a new men’s prison. The House of Representatives passed SB49 58 to 11. The measure now goes to Gov. Kristi Noem for her signature. House sponsor, Republican Rep. Tony… Read more »