News Category: Pheasant Country News

Northern State University Spring Commencement Ceremony set for May 4

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) —Northern State University is proud to announce that on Saturday, May 4, 257 students will embark on a new chapter of their lives as they graduate during the university’s spring commencement ceremony. The commencement ceremony is scheduled begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Barnett Center. For the convenience… Read more »

Northern State University Spring Commencement Ceremony set for May 4

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) —Northern State University is proud to announce that on Saturday, May 4, 257 students will embark on a new chapter of their lives as they graduate during the university’s spring commencement ceremony. The commencement ceremony is scheduled begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Barnett Center. For the convenience… Read more »

Water to be turned off & intersection of 8th Ave SW & 11th Street South closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30 am on Monday, April 29th, 2024, water will be off in the following areas for fire hydrant replacement: WATER OFF: 9th Ave. SW from S. 5th St. to S. 8th St. 8th St. from 8th Ave. SW to 9th Ave. SW 8th Ave. SW from S. 8th St.… Read more »

Water to be turned off & intersection of 8th Ave SW & 11th Street South closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30 am on Monday, April 29th, 2024, water will be off in the following areas for fire hydrant replacement: WATER OFF: 9th Ave. SW from S. 5th St. to S. 8th St. 8th St. from 8th Ave. SW to 9th Ave. SW 8th Ave. SW from S. 8th St.… Read more »

New Alzheimer’s/Dementia caregiver support group in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Alzheimer’s Association of South Dakota is launching a new support group for caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The support group is meeting for the first time on Thursday, May 9 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at New Life Fellowship in Room 118… Read more »

New Alzheimer’s/Dementia caregiver support group in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Alzheimer’s Association of South Dakota is launching a new support group for caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The support group is meeting for the first time on Thursday, May 9 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at New Life Fellowship in Room 118… Read more »

Texas judge rule South Dakota & 20 other states don’t have to abide by greenhouse gas emission standards

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- South Dakota and 20 other states will not have to abide by greenhouse gas emission standards set out by the Federal Highway Administration.  South Dakota Department of Transportation legal council Karla Engle says rules specifically targeted state transportation agencies. Engle says the Texas judge ruled it the decision had nationwide application.  South Dakota… Read more »

Texas judge rule South Dakota & 20 other states don’t have to abide by greenhouse gas emission standards

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- South Dakota and 20 other states will not have to abide by greenhouse gas emission standards set out by the Federal Highway Administration.  South Dakota Department of Transportation legal council Karla Engle says rules specifically targeted state transportation agencies. Engle says the Texas judge ruled it the decision had nationwide application.  South Dakota… Read more »

May Business After Hours is May 9th at Interior Design Concepts

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s May Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, May 9 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Interior Design Concepts, 21 North Main Street. Host and sponsor is Interior Design Concepts. Food will be catered by The Pickled Pig and the membership drawing is at… Read more »

May Business After Hours is May 9th at Interior Design Concepts

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s May Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, May 9 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Interior Design Concepts, 21 North Main Street. Host and sponsor is Interior Design Concepts. Food will be catered by The Pickled Pig and the membership drawing is at… Read more »

Update on petition for recreational marijuana on 2024 ballot

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KOKK)- The deadline to turn in petitions for a recreational marijuana measure is rapidly approaching. Two turn in sites are being held Sunday to collect signed petitions.  One in Sioux Falls and the other in Rapid City.  Matthew Schweich with South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws said these turn in events are helpful… Read more »

Update on petition for recreational marijuana on 2024 ballot

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KOKK)- The deadline to turn in petitions for a recreational marijuana measure is rapidly approaching. Two turn in sites are being held Sunday to collect signed petitions.  One in Sioux Falls and the other in Rapid City.  Matthew Schweich with South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws said these turn in events are helpful… Read more »

Legislative Forum addressing SB201 in Leola Thursday

LEOLA, S.D.(Press Release)– McPherson County has been at the tip of the spear on the issue of the carbon dioxide pipeline since 2021. This issue was the central topic of many bills in the SD Legislature this year. A bill, SB201, passed in the legislature regarding the issue of the carbon dioxide pipeline and local… Read more »

Legislative Forum addressing SB201 in Leola Thursday

LEOLA, S.D.(Press Release)– McPherson County has been at the tip of the spear on the issue of the carbon dioxide pipeline since 2021. This issue was the central topic of many bills in the SD Legislature this year. A bill, SB201, passed in the legislature regarding the issue of the carbon dioxide pipeline and local… Read more »

NSU breaks ground on new Business and Health Innovation Center

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Northern State University held a groundbreaking ceremony for its leading-edge Business and Health Innovation Center Thursday afternoon in front of Lincoln Hall. Slated for completion in late 2025, the Business and Health Innovation Center will include state-of-the-art facilities for business, banking, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, nursing and social learning spaces. It… Read more »

NSU breaks ground on new Business and Health Innovation Center

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Northern State University held a groundbreaking ceremony for its leading-edge Business and Health Innovation Center Thursday afternoon in front of Lincoln Hall. Slated for completion in late 2025, the Business and Health Innovation Center will include state-of-the-art facilities for business, banking, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, nursing and social learning spaces. It… Read more »

Ballot measure to repeal the grocery tax turned in to the Secretary of State’s Office

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The petitions are filed…now the review begins. Rick Weiland filed petitions for a ballot a measure to repeal South Dakota’s sales tax on groceries. He’s confident they have enough signatures to make the ballot. Weiland’s group is also circulating petitions for a constitutional amendment to restore abortion rights in South Dakota, and… Read more »

Ballot measure to repeal the grocery tax turned in to the Secretary of State’s Office

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The petitions are filed…now the review begins. Rick Weiland filed petitions for a ballot a measure to repeal South Dakota’s sales tax on groceries. He’s confident they have enough signatures to make the ballot. Weiland’s group is also circulating petitions for a constitutional amendment to restore abortion rights in South Dakota, and… Read more »

Primaries to decide Republican influence in SD Senate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) – There is more competition and intrigue than usual heading into the 2024 South Dakota Republican Senate primaries June 4, with leadership of the state’s upper chamber at stake within the GOP ranks. The South Dakota GOP is dealing with an intraparty schism between establishment “moderates” with pro-business… Read more »

Primaries to decide Republican influence in SD Senate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) – There is more competition and intrigue than usual heading into the 2024 South Dakota Republican Senate primaries June 4, with leadership of the state’s upper chamber at stake within the GOP ranks. The South Dakota GOP is dealing with an intraparty schism between establishment “moderates” with pro-business… Read more »