Football The South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll for the week of Sept. 8 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. Class 11AAA Lincoln (18) 2-0 118 1 Brandon Valley (7) 2-0 105 2 Jefferson 2-0 76 3 O’Gorman 1-1 42 4 Harrisburg 1-1 34 5 Class 11AA Yankton (23) 2-0 123 2 Tea Area (2) 2-0 97 3… Read more »
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Loung Lang keynote speaker at NSU on September 24th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will welcome internationally renowned author and advocate Loung Ung as the keynote speaker for the Larry and Julie Poeppel Family Common Read Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. The lecture is free and open to the… Read more »
Claudia Merthan, 92
Claudia Boettcher Merthan, 92, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Eureka, SD. A memorial service celebrating Claudia’s life is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, at 11:00 AM at the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Eureka led by Pastor LuCinda Haak. All are welcome to attend and honor Claudia’s remarkable life. Bearers… Read more »
Barbara Johnson, 76
Barbara Johnson, 76, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jordan Samson officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery following Mass. A time… Read more »
City of Aberdeen schedules ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, September 9th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Aberdeen City Wide Mosquito Spray – Tuesday, September 9th The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground application for mosquitoes on Tuesday, September 9th between the hours of 8:00 PM and 1:00 AM. City officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being… Read more »
SD GF&P optimistic for upcoming bird hunting season
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Officials with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department are optimistic about the prospects for a great bird hunting season this fall. Senior Wildlife Biologist Alex Solem says last year was good on its own merits. Solem says last year was the first year of an extended prairie grouse season. Solem says… Read more »
Three SD schools selected National Blue Ribbon Schools
PIERRE, S.D. – Three South Dakota schools have been selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools. This prestigious award recognizes schools for their excellence in overall academic performance or for their progress in closing the achievement gap among student subgroups. The South Dakota schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools are: Howard High School; Jones County… Read more »
Community Block Party scheduled for September 25th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Northern State University students are invited to attend the Community Block Party formerly known as COLLEGEpalooza on Thursday, September 25th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. 2025 marks the ninth year of this annual back-to-school celebration which will be held at Malchow Plaza, 506 South Main Street, and showcases what the Aberdeen community… Read more »
Senator Kevin Jensen comment on upcoming special session
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- In two weeks, South Dakota legislators will meet in a special session to decide the fate of a proposed 650-million dollar men’s prison to be built in Sioux Falls. The prison proposal was defeated by the full legislature in March, and has had its ups and downs since. The most recent challenge… Read more »
Lake Area Tech Tailgate Tour stopped in Aberdeen on Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)– Lake Area Technical College celebrated its second stop on its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour, Friday night at the Aberdeen Central vs. Tea football game. The evening featured a scholarship presentation, community fun and recognition of one outstanding student-athlete. Blake Madsen, a senior at Aberdeen Central High School, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship… Read more »