OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Rising pessimism and declining jobs for manufacturers in our region. That’s the main finding of this month’s Midamerica Manufacturing Business Conditions Index from Creighton University. Over the past year, the region’s job openings dropped by 156-thousand…or more than 16-percent. Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says it all translates into a neutral or negative trend.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider)- About a year after expanding its operations in Aberdeen, Banner Engineering is closing its plant. Employees were notified of the closure on Thursday, Feb. 29. The plant will close at the end of the year, according to a letter sent to employees. “Given the current economic conditions and changes in business climate,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, Governor Kristi Noem will sign HB 1231 into law. This bill has been one of Governor Noem’s top priorities. It places restrictions on the ownership of U.S. agricultural land, stopping six evil foreign governments and foreign entities from buying up South Dakota’s precious ag land. The bill signing ceremony… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Fair announced Friday the rock acts that will be performing on Friday, August 16th.  Theme this year is 90s night. Lineup is set for this year’s Brown County Fair running from August 12th-18th: Monday & Tuesday:  Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo Wednesday:  Sawyer Brown with Ned Ledoux(opening act) sponsored by Stange… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- American families are paying the price for Washington’s over-spending. That’s the conclusion of Senator John Thune on the Senate floor. He says inflation still isn’t under control…three years after Democrats ignored warnings that the American Rescue plan spending was too large. Thune says inflation is costing the average American family an extra thousand… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A special visitor was at the Capitol last week to observe the legislative process.  Former Governor Dennis Daugaard and former First Lady Linda Daugaard spent a taking in committee hearings and floor  sessions.  District 24 Representative Mike Weisgram says Daugaard stuck his head into his Commerce and Energy Committee meeting. District 24 Representative… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- PRCA Rodeo Friday and Saturday night at the DEX on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds.  Stock for the weekend from Mosbrucker Rodeos from Mandan, North Dakota.  Wally Mosbrucker said the rodeo business is in his blood. Wally talks about the rodeo scheduled events. It is the largest event held at the DEX that… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7 am on Monday, March 4th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: Main St. between 1st Ave SE & 2nd Ave SE This road is scheduled to remain closed until 5 pm on March 4th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A Senate committee Thursday passed two bills purporting to support landowner rights regarding carbon pipeline land surveys and easements. There’s one problem, however. The landowners who testified did not like the bills. HB1185, passed the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee, 8 to 1. It would provide a more defined process in… Read more »