PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Rarely does a community theater group have the opportunity to meet or work with the author of a show they are performing, but that’s what the directors and cast of Pierre Players current production have gotten to do. “Inconsequential Dreams,” was written by Michelle Schaunaman from Aberdeen. She says she loves acting in… Read more »
News Year: 2023
Land of Oz at Storybook Land closed for construction
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Land of Oz within Storybook Land will be closed to the public as of Monday, September 18th, due to construction and maintenance projects being completed. Storybook Land will remain open to the public on a daily basis from 10am to dusk through October 9th. The Visitor Center , rides and concession… Read more »
Northern State receives $29.5 million in federal funds for Lincoln Hall project
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The ARPA Capital Construction funds give Northern State the green light to begin construction on a new business and health innovation center, which will replace Lincoln Hall. The approval from the U.S. Treasury to utilize $29.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds was announced by NSU on Monday.… Read more »
Legislators to work on teacher’s pay in 2024
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Teacher pay in South Dakota has been at or near the bottom in the nation for decades. That doesn’t mean legislators and state officials haven’t made efforts to change that. The Teacher Compensation Review Board is recommending new standards to ensure school districts are using increases in education funding to help solve the… Read more »
Animals seized at a Brookings residence
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Some 35 animals were seized from a Brookings residence Friday. Detective Adam Smith says police served a search warrant on the 900 block of Tumbleweed Drive after several unsuccessful attempts to check on the animals. Numerous charges are pending after the 31 dogs and four cats were found living in hazardous conditions inside… Read more »
NSU Soccer Defends Home Pitch With 2-0 Weekend
ABERDEEN, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University soccer team racked up their second win of the season defeating MSU Moorhead 1-0 in NSIC action on Friday. Megan Fastenau led the attack for the Wolves with four shots and the game winning goal. THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score: NSU 1, MSUM 0 Records: NSU 2-2 (1-0 NSIC),… Read more »
#SDpreps Scoreboard From Weekend (9/15-9/16)
FRI SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Football Aberdeen Roncalli 42 – Zane Backous 5-11 100y 3TD’s 2INT’s. + 17car. 162y 3TD’s. [tm: 332y rushing] Mobridge/Pollock 22 – Jackson Eisemann 14-28 136y 2TD’s & 2INT’s + TD run. Dakota Hills 0 Webster Area 48 Warner 67 Castlewood 16 Deuel 24 – Trey Maaland 6-15 157y… Read more »
Local / Regional College Scoreboard [NSIC, GPAC, NSAA]
FRI SCHEDULE COLLEGE Volleyball (1) Concordia St. Paul 0 – Sophia Andersen 13K. (3) Wayne State College 3 (19, 26, 21) – Taya Beller 13K. Morningside 1 Dakota Wesleyan Univ. 3 (21-25, 17, 20, 23) – Ady Dwight 25K on 45 swings, 1error; hit .533. Elizabeth Tyler 11K. Kayleigh Hybertson 47 set ast +… Read more »
Defense Dominates U-Mary, Wolves Win 41-10
Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University football team and head coach Mike Schmidt broke through against the University of Mary on Saturday evening, notching their first win of 2023 and the first against the Marauders in the Schmidt-era. The Wolves took control of the contest early and put their foot to the gas,… Read more »
Wolves Down Crookston & Bemidji For 2-0 Weekend
Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – A Friday sweep saw the Northern State University volleyball team notch their first NSIC victory of the 2023 season and eighth straight. The Wolves downed Minnesota Crookston with set scores of 25-14, 25-11, and 25-16. THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score: NSU 3, UMC 0 Records: NSU 8-1 (1-0 NSIC), UMC 2-7 (0-1 NSIC)… Read more »