News Year: 2025

Approval ratings of Governors in the region

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has emerged as one of the most popular governors in the Northern Plains, with a plus-34 approval rating in a new Morning Consult poll. North Dakota’s Governor Kelly Armstrong leads the region with a plus-49 rating. Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon also posted strong numbers at… Read more »

Approval ratings of Governors in the region

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has emerged as one of the most popular governors in the Northern Plains, with a plus-34 approval rating in a new Morning Consult poll. North Dakota’s Governor Kelly Armstrong leads the region with a plus-49 rating. Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon also posted strong numbers at… Read more »

#SDpreps THURS Scoreboard (T&F, SB, tennis – 4/10)

THURS SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Softball Mitchell     15 F/10innings – WP: Macey Linke 6.1IP. 5H. 5R. 3ER. 12K. Put up 10 runs in top of 10th. Ab. Central 6 – LP: Kaylee Kiesow 9IP. 9H. 14R. 7ER. 3BB. 6K. [Team w/ 8 errors in the field]. Addyson Keller 2-3, 2RBI.   Sioux Valley 3 Redfield         4… Read more »

#SDpreps THURS Scoreboard (T&F, SB, tennis – 4/10)

THURS SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Softball Mitchell     15 F/10innings – WP: Macey Linke 6.1IP. 5H. 5R. 3ER. 12K. Put up 10 runs in top of 10th. Ab. Central 6 – LP: Kaylee Kiesow 9IP. 9H. 14R. 7ER. 3BB. 6K. [Team w/ 8 errors in the field]. Addyson Keller 2-3, 2RBI.   Sioux Valley 3 Redfield         4… Read more »

SD Sports Hall of Fame Adds New Inductees

The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting 23 sports legends on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The 2025 class includes perhaps the greatest kicker in NFL history, world record holders, champion coaches, women athlete pioneers, a pro cowboy and South Dakota’s most well-known sled dog racer. Tickets… Read more »

SD Sports Hall of Fame Adds New Inductees

The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting 23 sports legends on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The 2025 class includes perhaps the greatest kicker in NFL history, world record holders, champion coaches, women athlete pioneers, a pro cowboy and South Dakota’s most well-known sled dog racer. Tickets… Read more »

Recap of PUC meeting held Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission held their meeting Thursday in Pierre.  One of the main topics was the status of the CO2 pipeline application made by Summit Carbon Solutions. Lawyer Brent Koenecke representing Summit pushed for a delay with the PUC. Koenecke believe the best way forward is to delay the process… Read more »

Recap of PUC meeting held Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission held their meeting Thursday in Pierre.  One of the main topics was the status of the CO2 pipeline application made by Summit Carbon Solutions. Lawyer Brent Koenecke representing Summit pushed for a delay with the PUC. Koenecke believe the best way forward is to delay the process… Read more »

Congressman Johnson following passages of SAVE Act & budget resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the SAVE Act and the budget resolution.   U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) rsleased the following statement upon passage of both: Budget Resolution: “Passing the budget resolution is a key step in the reconciliation process to extend Trump tax cuts, unleash American… Read more »

Congressman Johnson following passages of SAVE Act & budget resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the SAVE Act and the budget resolution.   U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) rsleased the following statement upon passage of both: Budget Resolution: “Passing the budget resolution is a key step in the reconciliation process to extend Trump tax cuts, unleash American… Read more »

Julian Beaudion announce candidacy for U.S. Senate seat

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The race for South Dakota’s Senate seat opening up in Washington in 2026 has its first official entrant. Julian Beaudion(Bo-Da-Won) of Sioux Falls is running as a Democrat for the seat currently occupied by Republican Mike Rounds. Rounds’ term ends in January 2027; he has not yet officially announced any… Read more »

Julian Beaudion announce candidacy for U.S. Senate seat

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The race for South Dakota’s Senate seat opening up in Washington in 2026 has its first official entrant. Julian Beaudion(Bo-Da-Won) of Sioux Falls is running as a Democrat for the seat currently occupied by Republican Mike Rounds. Rounds’ term ends in January 2027; he has not yet officially announced any… Read more »

Community garden plots available

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen, Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department has garden plots available for rent.  Plots are 1,200 square feet in size and cost $20 for the season. For more inforoation or reserve your plot, please stop in or call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at (605) 626-7015.

Community garden plots available

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen, Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department has garden plots available for rent.  Plots are 1,200 square feet in size and cost $20 for the season. For more inforoation or reserve your plot, please stop in or call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at (605) 626-7015.

Wolves Swept At Fossum Field By UMary

Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University baseball team came up short in both games of a two-game series against UMary, with final scores of 19-8 and 14-3. Game one saw the Wolves start strong with two home runs in the first inning, but UMary responded with consistent offense to take control. In game two, the… Read more »

Wolves Swept At Fossum Field By UMary

Aberdeen, SD (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University baseball team came up short in both games of a two-game series against UMary, with final scores of 19-8 and 14-3. Game one saw the Wolves start strong with two home runs in the first inning, but UMary responded with consistent offense to take control. In game two, the… Read more »

Midweek Sweep For NSU In Bismarck

Bismarck, ND (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University offense exploded on Wednesday in Bismarck, leading the Wolves to their first NSIC sweep of the season. NSU scored 21 runs on 29 hits, while senior Abby Rux led the team in the circle, grabbing both pitching victories. THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score Game 1: NSU 7, MARY… Read more »

Midweek Sweep For NSU In Bismarck

Bismarck, ND (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University offense exploded on Wednesday in Bismarck, leading the Wolves to their first NSIC sweep of the season. NSU scored 21 runs on 29 hits, while senior Abby Rux led the team in the circle, grabbing both pitching victories. THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score Game 1: NSU 7, MARY… Read more »

Senator Rounds leads legislation to eliminate U.S. Department of Education

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Wednesday reintroduced the Returning Education to Our States Act, which would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute all critical federal programs to other departments. Rounds first introduced this legislation in November 2024. This legislation does not cut a dollar of education funding. Rather, funds will… Read more »

Senator Rounds leads legislation to eliminate U.S. Department of Education

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Wednesday reintroduced the Returning Education to Our States Act, which would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute all critical federal programs to other departments. Rounds first introduced this legislation in November 2024. This legislation does not cut a dollar of education funding. Rather, funds will… Read more »