PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – Record high prices and sky-high interest rates are choking the economic life of South Dakotans. That’s the belief of Senator John Thune, who says runaway government spending under President Biden is putting the squeeze on Americans… Thune says the American dream is owning a home, is now out of reach for… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – Higher interest rates from the Federal Reserve Board is putting the brakes on the rural economy. Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index surveys small community bankers in our ten-state region. Economist Ernie Goss says nearly 85-percent of the bankers are urging the Fed to hold rates steady… Bankers are also concerned about… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – Some evidence to back up the Senator’s claims today from Creighton University. The Rural Mainstreet Index – a survey of small community bankers in a ten-state region –  had few bright spots Economist Ernie Goss says the Federal Reserve’s policy of raising interest rates to slow down the economy is taking… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Monday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will speak at the Aberdeen Sertoma Club. Later that afternoon, Johnson will speak with students at Roncalli High School and Middle School. What:   Aberdeen Sertoma Club When:  Monday, November 20, 12:00 PM CT Where: Flame 2 South Main Street Aberdeen, S.D. 57401 What:… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce will be closed on the following days and times for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays: Thursday, November 23 Friday, November 24 Friday, December 22 (12-5 pm) Monday, December 25 Friday, December 29 (12-5 pm) Monday, January 1 For more information, contact the Aberdeen… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Louis Canfield is the Director of Youth Diversion and Prevention with the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown and presented an update to the Codington County Commissioners at this week’s meeting, and the program is seeing successes. Director Canfield talks about the Detention Center. Commissioner Lee Gabel explains the expected result is to… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Last week, in a special meeting the School Board conducted, they approved a bid for the next and final phase of the Athletic Complex for $11,381,370. The bid includes a 5% construction contingency for $541,970, and the offer was approved for Hasslan Construction. Watertown School District Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen was in the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8 am on Monday, November 20th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic due to a unit being placed on the Ward Hotel: S. Main St. from 1st Ave. to 2nd Ave. The road is scheduled to be closed until 12 pm Monday, November 20th. Motorists are advised… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – One person has succumbed to their injuries after a shooting occurred near the Aberdeen YMCA early Wednesday afternoon. At 12:17 p.m. on Wednesday, law enforcement and EMS were dispatched to the parking area of the Aberdeen YMCA in reference to a shooting. Captain Tanner Jondahl with the Aberdeen Police… Read more »