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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the President’s Day Holiday observance on Monday, February 17, 2025, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM, Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota lawmakers debated a controversial 30-year state office lease agreement during Thursday’s House session, highlighting tensions between government spending and operational efficiency. Representative Julie Auch, R-Yankton, challenged the lease for two One-Stop centers in Sioux Falls and Rapid City.   The One Stop centers consolidate state services in one building… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House Thursday address HB1201.  The bill establish requirements for school employees regarding gender ideology. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Logan Manhart of Aberdeen who told the floor what the bill does. Speaking against the bill on the floor was Distriict 27 Representative Peri Pourier who expressed concerns about… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated two bills addressing active duty soldiers and veterans. One bill was HB1188 that deals with allowing nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses.  Prime sponsor is Representative Christopher Reder of Warner. Reder explains why he brought this bill up to the legislature. Reder inform the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and his staff have been working with a small group of about 10 state legislators to address the tax burden on owner-occupied property in the state. He says says the goal is to balance the taxes paid, without shifting or increasing the cost to one group or another.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)-  On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Tim Czmowski to the open House seat for District 6, which includes portions of Lincoln County. “It is my honor to appoint Tim Czmowski,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “He will bring a servant heart, creativity, and a strong work ethic to this role.” Tim… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Students and faculty were in for a surprise of lifetime Thursday at Aberdeen Roncalli Middle & High School. Aberdeen Educator Dan Gallagher was recognized as the 2025 Milken Educator Award in front of an assembly unaware this was happening. Vice President of the Milken Educator Award Jennifer Fuller(a former winner herself, one of… Read more »