SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELOLAND)- Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will endorse Senator Mike Rounds for re-election. Senator Rounds acknowledge the endorsement and thank the President. Candidates, Democrat Julian Beaudion and Independent Brian Bengs have now responded to this endorsement. Brian Bengs: “When President Trump wanted tax cuts for billionaires… Read more »
News Year: 2025
Shooting incident in Sioux Falls back in June ruled justified
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) review has determined that a Minnehaha County Deputy Sheriff was justified in the use of force in an incident that occurred June 26, 2025 in Sioux Falls. “DCI’s investigation and review of the evidence indicates… Read more »
Star Party planned for Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, July 25th from dusk – 11:00 pm at the 12th Street Park (1600 S. 12th Street). A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what… Read more »
Legion Baseball PPD To THURS + SDGA Jr. Tour Wraps (7/23)
WED SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Legion Baseball Super Region Tournament (13) Aberdeen Smittys (4) Brandon Valley Post 131 – 7p [HCR.com] – POSTPONED (WEATHER) to THURS @ 1/3p [Game 1 / best of 3 game series] [Presented by Culvers] Region 1B Bracket [double elimination tournament] – Hosted in Sisseton, SD [Day 2] Loser is out… Read more »
Alan Stager reflect on first month as Watertown City Manager
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown’s newly appointed City Manager, Alan Stager, recently provided insight into his initial assessment of the city and his key priorities during his first interview on “From the Halls of City Hall.” Stager, who has observed numerous City Council meetings prior to his appointment, continues to express optimism about Watertown. Stager noted that… Read more »
Lynn Lopes, 72
The memorial service for Lynn Kohala Lopes, 72, of Aberdeen, SD, will be 2:00pm, Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Aberdeen First Assembly, with Pastor Ben Snyder Officiating. “Aloha” Attire Welcomed. At Lynn’s request, his burial will be at the beautiful military National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl in Honolulu, Hawaii. Lynn died Monday, July… Read more »
Marion Martin, 91
Marion Verona Martin, 91, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Aberdeen, SD after a short illness. Funeral service will be 1:30pm. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Carlsen Funeral Home, Aberdeen SD, with Pastor Derek Baum from Aldersgate Church officiating. The burial will follow the service at Ellendale City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour… Read more »
National Weather Service reflect on this week’s weather
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- After multiple back-to-back days of hot, humid weather across South Dakota, temperatures will cool down a bit for the rest of the work week. Kelly Serr (sare) is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Aberdeen. She says we’ll have more normal July temperatures for the next few days.… Read more »
Sports Hub 7/23/25 – Former NSU & NDSU MBB Player Jacksen Moni + Northwestern VB w/ Nora Groft
The Sports Hub: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 “The Jump” Ozzy Osborne passed away at 76. We throwback to his “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” at a Chicago Cubs Game. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor says Joe Burrow is going to play more in preseason. McClure is fed up with the Bengals cold starts. Jimmy… Read more »
Group of people rescued from Dry Lake #2 near Willow Lake after severe weather incident
WILLOW LAKE, S.D. (KWAT)–A close call Wednesday morning for three people in a boat on Dry Lake #2 just north of the town of Willow Lake in Clark County. They were out fishing when a fast-moving thunderstorm rolled in, capsizing the boat in very strong winds. Multiple agencies responded, including Codington County Search and Rescue.… Read more »