PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced South Dakota closed the state fiscal year 2025 budget year with an operating surplus of $63 million. “South Dakota is a leader in our nation – especially when it comes to disciplined financial management,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “We will continue to be careful stewards of… Read more »
News Year: 2025
15th Street from 2nd to 3rd Ave SW closed
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 10 am Monday, July 14th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for emergency water line repair: 15th St. From 2nd Ave. SW to 3rd Ave. SW The road is scheduled to be closed until 5 pm or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »
Former legislature Mike Diedrich passed away
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA & KELOLAND) – Former South Dakota House Member Mike Diedrich passed away Sunday at the age of 70. Diedrich stepped down from his position in the state legislature in 2024 to focus on his health through a battle with cancer. Multiple friends and former colleagues of Diedrich posted on social media remembering his… Read more »
Governor Rhoden and colleagues support Trump Administration’s National Farm Security Action Plan
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Larry Rhoden and fellow America First Governors voiced their support of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration’s National Farm Security Action Plan. They voiced their support in a letter, which you can find here. “Across the country, Chinese investors now control hundreds of thousands… Read more »
SDGA Match Play Championships (7/11-7/13)
Golf SDGA Mens & Women’s Match Play Championships in Sioux Falls [Prairie Green GC] GGID: SD25MATCHPLAY – Olivia Braun, Anna Eliason (Mitchell), Jayce Pugh (Miller), Kyley Wirebaugh [4-some] POD #2 – Olivia Braun, Anna Eliason (Mitchell), Jayce Pugh (Miller), Kyley Wirebaugh 1st) Olivia Braun (3pts) 2nd) Jayce Pugh (1.50 pts) T2nd) Kyley Wirebaugh (1.50pts)… Read more »
Smittys Compete Hard At Gopher Classic
This game recap is brought to you by Culvers of Aberdeen; 616 Centennial St. South, Aberdeen. Culvers of Aberdeen can be reached at 605-725-4444. Check out the “Flavor of the day” here: https://www.culvers.com/restaurants/aberdeen FRI SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Legion Baseball Aberdeen Smittys @ Gopher Classic [Day 1 of 3 tournament] Bemidji 11 F/5 Aberdeen Smittys 3… Read more »
Brown County Speedway – Andy Daly Special [FRI & SAT]
WISSOTA LATE MODEL [Night 1 of 2] A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 12-Chad Becker[4]; 2. 10-Cole Searing[6]; 3. 16-Thomas Weisgram[9]; 4. 9-Kent Arment[12]; 5. 24S-Mike Stearns[8]; 6. 2S-Josh Skorczewski[5]; 7. 21X-Dustin Arthur[3]; 8. 11-Denver Nickeson[15]; 9. 10XX-Blake Swenson[11]; 10. 2RK-Rusty Kollman[17]; 11. 1-Konner Sperle[1]; 12. 49-Collin Compson[10]; 13. 64-Russell Beadle[21]; 14. 18T-Jeromy Thorstenson[13]; 15.… Read more »
The Sports Hub 7/11/25: Northern State Football O-Lineman Dan Porisch
The Sports Hub: Friday, July 11th 2025 “The Jump” It’s great on Jeopardy when the contestants don’t know the sports questions but you do. Another 2026 local commitment for Northern State Men’s Basketball. Fantasy Football season is almost upon us – and one commercial never gets old. Aberdeen Smittys early morning baseball at the Gopher… Read more »
Washington Street from 12th to 14th Ave SE closed Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7 am Monday, July 14th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for the Lincoln Hall construction: Washington St. From 12th Ave. SE to 14th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed until 5 pm or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »
Flow-testing of fire hydrants happening in Aberdeen Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30am Friday, July 11th, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 4th Ave. SE to S. Lincoln St. From Melgaard Rd. thru Eisenhower Circle Beginning at approximately 10am Friday, July 11th, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in… Read more »