News Year: 2025

Watertown soon to have first fully online radio station in the city

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Northern Plains News)- Watertown will soon have its first fully online radio station. Northeast Radio SD, created by longtime local broadcasters Steve Jurrens and Dorene Foster, is set to launch Monday, October 13. With the tagline “Your Hosts. Your Home. Your Radio,” the station says its mission is “connecting the city with the country.”… Read more »

Watertown soon to have first fully online radio station in the city

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Northern Plains News)- Watertown will soon have its first fully online radio station. Northeast Radio SD, created by longtime local broadcasters Steve Jurrens and Dorene Foster, is set to launch Monday, October 13. With the tagline “Your Hosts. Your Home. Your Radio,” the station says its mission is “connecting the city with the country.”… Read more »

Charlie Kirk Vigil scheduled for Sunday night at Central Park

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Sunday night at 7pm at Central Park will a vigil to honor the life of Charlie Kirk. According to the press release on Facebook it reads the following: “This is a time for our community — and beyond — to gather in prayer, singing, Scripture, and testimony as we remember… Read more »

Charlie Kirk Vigil scheduled for Sunday night at Central Park

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Sunday night at 7pm at Central Park will a vigil to honor the life of Charlie Kirk. According to the press release on Facebook it reads the following: “This is a time for our community — and beyond — to gather in prayer, singing, Scripture, and testimony as we remember… Read more »

Governor Rhoden appoint John Shubeck to represent District 16

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of John Shubeck to represent District 16 in the South Dakota House of Representatives, effective immediately. This seat was formerly held by Representative Richard Vasgaard. “John embodies the core values of not only South Dakota, but also of late Representative Vasgaard,” said Governor Larry… Read more »

Governor Rhoden appoint John Shubeck to represent District 16

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of John Shubeck to represent District 16 in the South Dakota House of Representatives, effective immediately. This seat was formerly held by Representative Richard Vasgaard. “John embodies the core values of not only South Dakota, but also of late Representative Vasgaard,” said Governor Larry… Read more »

Demolition of Watertown’s old City Hall to begin soon

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Watertown’s old City Hall building is sitting empty these days. The city moved into a former bank building one block to the west this summer, and they recently auctioned off what was left behind in the old City Hall. Mayor Ried Holien says that sets the stage for the demolition of the building,… Read more »

Demolition of Watertown’s old City Hall to begin soon

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Watertown’s old City Hall building is sitting empty these days. The city moved into a former bank building one block to the west this summer, and they recently auctioned off what was left behind in the old City Hall. Mayor Ried Holien says that sets the stage for the demolition of the building,… Read more »

Preview of Gypsy Day Parade on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will celebrate its annual homecoming with the 109th Gypsy Day Parade and homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. This year’s homecoming theme, “Wolves Through Time,” promises a tasteful celebration as the Northern and Aberdeen communities come together for this time-honored tradition. The parade will begin at 9… Read more »

Preview of Gypsy Day Parade on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will celebrate its annual homecoming with the 109th Gypsy Day Parade and homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. This year’s homecoming theme, “Wolves Through Time,” promises a tasteful celebration as the Northern and Aberdeen communities come together for this time-honored tradition. The parade will begin at 9… Read more »

#SDpreps Tuesday Scoreboard [9/16]

TUES (9/16) SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Boys Soccer Ab. Central  2 – Improve to 9-1. Tyler Bain G. + Linus Johnson G. Tea Area      0   Groton Area    2 – Logan Olson 2G. Dakota Valley 0   Girls Soccer Ab. Central  2 – Lucy Fritz + Keyana Stillman 1G, each. Improve to 5-3-2. Tea Area       0… Read more »

#SDpreps Tuesday Scoreboard [9/16]

TUES (9/16) SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Boys Soccer Ab. Central  2 – Improve to 9-1. Tyler Bain G. + Linus Johnson G. Tea Area      0   Groton Area    2 – Logan Olson 2G. Dakota Valley 0   Girls Soccer Ab. Central  2 – Lucy Fritz + Keyana Stillman 1G, each. Improve to 5-3-2. Tea Area       0… Read more »

SDFBCA Week 4 Poll Results

11AAA SF Lincoln (9 First Place Votes) Brandon Valley (1) SF Jefferson Harrisburg O’Gorman         Others receiving votes: SF Washington, RC Central 11AA Yankton (11 First Place votes) Huron (1) Sturgis Tea Pierre     Other receiving votes: Spearfish and Brookings 11A SF Christian (9 First Place votes) Madison Lennox Dell Rapids… Read more »

SDFBCA Week 4 Poll Results

11AAA SF Lincoln (9 First Place Votes) Brandon Valley (1) SF Jefferson Harrisburg O’Gorman         Others receiving votes: SF Washington, RC Central 11AA Yankton (11 First Place votes) Huron (1) Sturgis Tea Pierre     Other receiving votes: Spearfish and Brookings 11A SF Christian (9 First Place votes) Madison Lennox Dell Rapids… Read more »

Northern State University and Huron Community Campus sign new education agreement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University and Huron Community Campus have signed a new memorandum of understanding, approved by the Huron City Commission, that builds on their partnership and outlines the next chapter of higher education in Huron. The agreement creates more options for students in the region — whether they are in high school looking… Read more »

Northern State University and Huron Community Campus sign new education agreement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University and Huron Community Campus have signed a new memorandum of understanding, approved by the Huron City Commission, that builds on their partnership and outlines the next chapter of higher education in Huron. The agreement creates more options for students in the region — whether they are in high school looking… Read more »

N. 5th St. from 10th Ave. NW to 15th Ave. NW closed on Wednesday, September 17th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED: Beginning at approximately 8:30 am Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for reconstruction of traffic lines: N. 5th St. from 10th Ave. NW to 15th Ave. NW  The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 2pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

N. 5th St. from 10th Ave. NW to 15th Ave. NW closed on Wednesday, September 17th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED: Beginning at approximately 8:30 am Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for reconstruction of traffic lines: N. 5th St. from 10th Ave. NW to 15th Ave. NW  The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 2pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

Elinor Jandel, 97

Elinor Marion (Marlow) Jandel, age 97, of Redfield, South Dakota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Community Memorial Hospital on September 15, 2025, in Redfield, South Dakota, the town where she was also born on July 6, 1928. Her visitation, with family present, will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 23,… Read more »

Elinor Jandel, 97

Elinor Marion (Marlow) Jandel, age 97, of Redfield, South Dakota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Community Memorial Hospital on September 15, 2025, in Redfield, South Dakota, the town where she was also born on July 6, 1928. Her visitation, with family present, will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 23,… Read more »