MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- A big day for Dakota State University and the city of Sioux Falls that could pay big dividends in the future. The school broke ground on a new Applied Research Lab, which will eventually host about 400 cyber security researchers. Senator Mike Rounds says Dakota State is at the forefront of important work… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Sunday, May 19, 274 students will graduate from Aberdeen Central High School. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in the CHS Golden Eagles Arena. Doors open at noon. This year’s valedictorian is Rylan Johnson, and the salutatorian is Kiana Joerger. Among this year’s graduates, there are: 73 Regent Scholars… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- For the second time in five days, the Brown County Commission candidates held a forum to address different issues.  The candidates for two open seats are Incumbent Commissioner Duane Sutton, challengers Kyler Dinger, & Michael Carlsen. If you want to check the recap of the forum held at the K.O.Lee Library on Saturday,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Republicans will be hosting a Candidate Forum on Monday night. Candidates representing District 23 & District 1 House will have their forum at 7pm.  Candidates invited to appear for District 23 are Representatives Scott Moore, J.D. Wangsness, & challenger Spencer Gosch,  Candidates invited for District 1 are Representative Tamara St.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The 2024 Leadership Aberdeen class met this week with the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Board of Directors to further discuss the Baird Park Sledding Hill Project. In February, the class kicked off a campaign to raise funds to make Baird Hill a safer, more usable sledding hill for families… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A pursuit that began near Ivanhoe, Minnesota Wednesday morning tore through Brookings County and ended south of Colman in Moody County. Assistant Brookings County Sheriff Scott Sebring says it started shortly before 9:00 a.m. when the Lincoln County, Minnesota Sheriff’s Office observed drug activity. The SUV hit speeds of 100 miles an hour… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Senator John Thune addressed the Senate regarding the need for an improved FAA pilot training program.  Thune outlines what is included in the bill: Thune worked across party lines to establish a bipartisan program to improve the quality of pilots flying for commercial airlines: The bill is currently being considered by the United… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It’s a 77-million dollar package that will affect recreational opportunities in Sioux Falls for decades…but it will have to wait. City finance director Shawn Pritchett says it’s apparent city councilors aren’t comfortable with the fees that would have to be charged to cover expenses. Parks and Recreation Director Don Kearney says he’ll… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release)- The SD Democratic Party Chair Shane Merrill and Vice Chair Jessica Meyers issued the following statement, calling for the removal of Gov. Kristi Noem’s Chief of Communications Ian Fury due to negative national headlines for South Dakota: “Public service is an honor and a privilege. South Dakota taxpayers should not be on… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Two current members of the South Dakota House of Representatives are running against each other for a legislative seat in the June 4th primary–but the winner will hold a different title when all the ballots have been counted. Fred Deutsch and Stephanie Sauder are giving up their House seats to run against each… Read more »