PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The potential for a fire to start at home tends to be higher this time of year (holidays/winter) for a few different reasons. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ian Paul says the number of fires started while cooking tends to increase this time of year. Paul says unattended cooking is another main cause… Read more »
News Year: 2024
GPAC Hoops Scoreboard From WED (12/18)
WED SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL GBB Lakota Nation Invitational Tiospa Zina 40 Pine Ridge 36 BBB Lakota Nation Invitational Tiospa Zina 23 Pine Ridge 100 – Marvin Richard III 43pts. COLLEGE WBB Winona State 67 – Hailey Markworth 27pts & 7rbs. Olivia Gamoke 15pts. Mattie Schimenz 8pts. MN-Duluth 65 F/OT – Johanna Miller 20pts… Read more »
South Dakota NRCS Employee Awarded Mentor of the Year
Huron, SD (Press Release) — Valeree DeVine, of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in South Dakota (SD) was recently awarded NRCS’s national Mentor of the Year from Chief Terry Cosby. This award comes after a year of dedicated work as DeVine onboarded seven new employees and two USDA Pathways’… Read more »
City of Watertown to introduce credit/debit card fees next year
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The City of Watertown will introduce a 3.5% user fee on all payments made by credit or debit cards, effective February 1, 2025. This new fee will apply to transactions at various city locations, including the Solid Waste Division (Landfill), Police Department, Library, and City Hall. Individuals wishing to avoid this fee can… Read more »
Seven members selected for South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Leadership Academy
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Seven South Dakotans have been chosen for the inaugural class of a new, agricultural leadership program being launched in the state. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Leadership Academy Steering Committee Chairman Eric Jennings says the hope is this class– and future classes– will increase the number of people willing to take leading rolls for… Read more »
Ness Adds Five To NSU Softball
Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – Northern State University head coach Kaley Ness announced five additions to her first signing class today. Sydney Anderson (Wayzata, Minn.), Hailey Cota (Woodville, Wis.), Alicia Jeanson (Lakeville, Minn.), Riley O’Connell (Shoreview, Minn.), Kinsley Stover (Papillion, Neb.), and Shayla Warak (Papillion, Neb.) will join the Wolves in the fall of 2025. “We are… Read more »
Aldridge Adds DI Transfer For ’25
Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – Northern State University head volleyball coach Brent Aldridge announced the addition of Alex Connatser to the Wolves roster starting in January. She will join Northern State for the spring semester and suit up for her first season in the fall of 2025 alongside Logan Fredrickson (Detroit Lakes, Minn.) and Katelyn Schroeder (Tulare,… Read more »
Terra Engelhart, 51
Long-time Ashley Public School 2nd grade teacher, Terra J. Engelhart, 51, died Saturday, December 14, 2024 at her home near Venturia, ND. Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church, Ashley, led by Pastor Amanda Nitschke. Interment follows at the Church cemetery. Visitation commences 3:00 PM… Read more »
Sports Hub 12/18/24 – Wolves Midweek w/ Eric Kline & Morgan Fiedler
The Sports Hub: Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 – Wolves Midweek “The Jump” – High School Basketball scores from 12/17 NSU Men’s basketball legend Eric Kline joins the program. Junior guard of your NSU Women’s BBall squad Morgan Fiedler joins to chat about the start of the season. Watch: https://fb.watch/wyVZDfVM98/ The Sports Hub is every weekday morning… Read more »
Viola Schnaidt, 98
Viola “Vi” Schnaidt, 98, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Schriver’s Memorial Chapel, Aberdeen, with Pastor Chad Schopp officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery following the… Read more »