PIERRE, S.D. (DRGNews) – High School students in South Dakota have until Thursday (Nov. 30, 2023) to submit an application for admission to the state’s public universities and technical colleges, free of charge. South Dakota Board of Regents Executive Director Nathan Lukkes (lucas) says the free application period is the perfect opportunity for students to… Read more »
News Author: Sy Ewoniuk
South Dakota Lottery joins 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign
PIERRE, S.D. (DRGNews) – The South Dakota Lottery has joined lotteries and community organizations around the world to raise awareness about the risks of underage lottery use. The Gift Responsibly campaign is part of the South Dakota Lottery’s year-round efforts to promote responsible play. The Lottery provides responsible gambling resources on each of its products,… Read more »
Fourth annual SDDOT Snowplow Naming Contest taking entries until Nov. 30
PIERRE, S.D. (DRGNews) – Thursday (Nov. 30, 2023) is the submission deadline for the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s 4th annual Snowplow Naming Contest. Pierre Area Engineer Dean VanDeWiele (van-da-willy) says the snowplow contest is a fun, yet purposeful, way to interact with the public. Blizzard Buster was last year’s overall winning name. It’s based… Read more »
2023 South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association Award Winners
PIERRE, S.D. (DRGNews) – A man from Highmore and an ambulance service from Leola are among the 2023 South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association award winners. An EMT from Highmore is one of the people or agencies that were recognized by the South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association during their annual conference last month (Oct.… Read more »
Help Support the Safe Harbor Foundation
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – Safe Harbor is the local domestic violence shelter for Aberdeen and the surrounding area. They provide a multitude of services for people who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. They are always in need of help and that is where the Safe Harbor Foundation Board steps in.… Read more »
Dusty Johnson speaks on the state of America
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – South Dakota’s one and only U.S. Representative, Dusty Johnson, made a visit at the Flame on Main Street Monday afternoon, hosted by the Aberdeen Sertoma Club. Johnson shares his views on what kind of person it will take in order to produce the change that is needed in Washington,… Read more »
South Dakota Farmers Bullish on Future
OMAHA, N.E. (KELO) – South Dakota farmers are bullish on the future. Farmland prices are growing according to Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index. That’s a survey of community bankers in a ten-state region. Economist Ernie Goss says even though many farmers had a tough year due to drought, farmland prices are headed higher… South… Read more »
Economist Ernie Goss Previews New Holiday Buying Patterns
OMAHA, N.E. (KELO) – Later this week we enter the all-important Christmas buying season…but will the sales be there? Retailers are trying to get a jump on competitors with “Pre-Black Friday” sales. Retail sales fell last month for the first time since March, and Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says buying patterns so far aren’t… Read more »
Holiday Shopping Season Begins
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – With this being the week of Thanksgiving, holiday shopping will crank into high gear this week. What’s the mood of South Dakota business owners as we dive into a very important part of their year? For that, we talked with Nathan Sanderson, the head of the South Dakota Retailers Association…. Last… Read more »
David Owen Previews 2024 Legislative Session
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – David Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce made a stop on his South Dakota tour at the K.O. Lee Library in Aberdeen on Friday. Owen shares a potential preview of what Governor Kristi Noem might talk about in her budget address in December. Owen also addresses… Read more »