WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in urging President Biden to permit the summertime sale of E15 fuel. The senators note that American biofuels are a clean and reliable energy… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(South Dakota Searchlight)- Two nominees for federal judgeships in the U.S. District Court of South Dakota earned the endorsement of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday morning in Washington, D.C. Committee members heard directly from Sioux Falls judge candidates Eric Schulte and Camela Theeler on March 6. Thursday’s meeting involved no discussion of candidate qualifications,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)  – Northern State University invites the public to a groundbreaking ceremony for its leading-edge Business and Health Innovation Center. The event will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 3 p.m. Central Time on the east side of Lincoln Hall, located at 1200 S. Jay St., Aberdeen, S.D. Slated for completion… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Sturgis Economic Development Corporation says a new housing study has offered valuable insights into the current state of housing in Sturgis. S.E.D.C. Executive Director Amanda Anglin says they worked in collaboration with the Augustana Research Institute and the City of Sturgis on the study. Anglin says it represents a significant milestone in… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Biofuels Caucus co-chairs, and twenty-two other members urged the Biden Administration to allow drivers the option to choose the cleaner, cheaper E15 fuel during the summer driving season. Allowing more renewable fuels options at the pump will lower fuel prices, which have increased over… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A free tree and garden workshop will take place next Tuesday on April 16, 6:30pm at the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center (ARCC), 225 3rd Ave SE. The workshop will be located in the Eagles Nest and will feature City Forester, Aaron Kiesz talking about spring tree planting, mulching and tree care… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Tribal leaders have states of emergency over runaway crime on the reservations. Tribes are having a tough time recruiting officers for law enforcement. Senator Mike Rounds says it’s a long-running problem. Senator Rounds says state government could play a role in easing the shortage of officers. Tribal leaders are trying to get a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen VFW Post 17 will be hosting a turkey shoot coming up this Saturday. Veteran Alan Ochsner talks about what the VFW does in the community. Ochsner talks about the turkey shoot scheduled to place at the Yelduz Shrine on Saturday. Doors will be opening at 6pm with the games scheduled to begin… Read more »

(AberdeenInsider)- Voters in the Frederick and Faulkton school districts approved out outs of state limits on property taxes during Tuesday, April 9 elections. The Frederick opt out is for $450,000 for five years. A $200,000 opt out expires this year, according to information from the district. The vote was 85-67 in favor. In the Frederick… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Storybook Land will open Saturday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m., for walk through traffic only. Please note, the Land of Oz will temporarily remain closed due to the installation of our New Barnyard Ride. Storybook Land will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Beginning May 24, the Storybook Land… Read more »