PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- This year’s legislative session in South Dakota got off to a fast start as far as introducing and taking action on proposed legislation. House Majority Leader Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre thinks good communication and good relationships are two factors in that. There are 38 days in this year’s legislative session.
News Year: 2024
Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen annual banquet on Friday, February 16th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen is hosting their annual banquet & fundraiser on Friday February 16th. Executive Director Michael Herman provides a preview. Mike Sommers with the Boys & Girls Club talks about the keynote speaker for the banquet, former Minnesota Viking Ben Leber. Sommers with the Boys & Girls Club talks… Read more »
January License Plate Decals due Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- License plate decals for the month of January is due on Wednesday, January 31st. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for the month.
GPAC Hoops From WED (1/24/24)
WED SCHEDULE COLLEGE GPAC WBB Northwestern 61 – Molly Schany 18pts. Hali Anderson 17pts. Maren Nerem 10pts. Dakota Wesleyan 70 – Taliyah Hayes 15pts. Morgan Edelman 13pts & 10rbs. Emma Yost 14pts. Isabel Ihnen 13pts. Coll. Of St. Mary 57 – Tia Murray 16pts & 9rbs. Jazmyne Villalobos 11pts. Hastings (NE) 76 – Rachel… Read more »
86th annual Carnival of Silver Skates coming up Sunday
Groton, S.D.(Press Release) — Groton will host the 86th annual Carnival of Silver Skates, featuring over 90 figure skaters, on Sunday, January 28. Two performances of this unique outdoor ice skating show will be held at the Groton ice rink at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM. All are invited to attend. The warm temps in… Read more »
SD Senate Committee pass possible amendment dealing with Medicaid benefits
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota voters would get a chance to “clarify” if they meant for low-income people to have to work to receive Medicaid benefits passed in the 2022 general election. The Senate State Affairs Committee passed SJR501 on a 7 to 1 vote this morning (Wednesday). Resolution sponsor, Republican Rep. Tony Venhuizen… Read more »
Codington County Commission address prison inmate rates
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Intending to be proactive, Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell initiated the discussion with the County Commissioners about having potential future action to increase the out-of-county contracts for inmate detentions. Sheriff Howell talks about the current contract pricing. Sheriff describes how the cost is figured. After researching other counties’ contract rates, ranging from $75… Read more »
The Sports Hub 1/24/24: NSU WBB w/ Paula Krueger & NSU Swimming w/ Georgy Turner
Wednesday means Wolves Midweek on the Sports Hub on Fox Sports Aberdeen. Tukes and McClure are joined by NSU women’s basketball coach Paula Krueger. Coach Krueger talks about the sweep over the weekend for “I Hate Winter” + previews this upcoming matchups vs. USF and SMSU. On the next portion of the show the guys… Read more »
New artwork at Pierre City Hall
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- There’s some new artwork being put up at Pierre’s City Hall. Mayor Steve Harding says a painting of the USS Pierre with the South Dakota State Capitol Building in the background was revealed earlier this week (Jan. 22, 2024) during a legislative welcome event at the American Legion Cabin. Harding says the USS… Read more »
Update on medical marijuana bills in the S.D. Senate
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — The speeding legislative train to change medical marijuana laws in the state ended up on a siding, slowing the change process down Wednesday. The Senate Health and Human Services committee killed two of the three medical marijuana bills on its agenda and amended the other. The committee killed SB82, which would… Read more »