HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The SD Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources held a grand opening for The Shed to be build on the SD State Fairgrounds.  Governor Kristi Noem, Lt governor Larry Rhoden and DANR secretary Hunter Roberts were on hand.  Noem said the future sheep facility was a long time in planning. Sd State Fair… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and thousands will be on the move for summers last harrah.  Shawn Steward with Triple-A South Dakota says this weekend travel should be better than last year. Gas prices have made a major u-turn since Labor Day 2023. Steward says gas prices have… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota News Watch)- Doctors are making house calls to the homeless in Sioux Falls as part of a program that hopes to expand into other South Dakota cities.  Here is South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch with a report. To learn more about it go to www.sdnewswatch.org.

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)-  A town hall meeting held Wednesday, brought together local leaders and community members to address the pressing issue of childcare shortages, specifically in Codington County. The childcare crisis, however, is being felt statewide and even nationwide. The meeting, moderated by Watertown Mayor Ried Holien and City Manager Amanda Mack, discussed potential solutions… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Labor Day Holiday observance on Monday, September 2nd, 2024, 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 A.M., Tuesday, September 3rd. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, the Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the nomination for President of the United States.  The State of South Dakota had 20 delegates casting their votes for Vice President Harris.  One of the delegates is Aberdeen’s Deb Knecht. Knecht talked about what the atmosphere… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- During their regular meeting Wednesday, The Codington County Commissioners approved a formal supplement to the General Fund budget. The supplement was necessary to allocate $275,697.80 for court-appointed attorney budget expenditures. A line item within the budget that causes an annually growing deficit. County Auditor Brenda Hanten explains more to the Commissioners. The funds… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- If you are looking for something to do off the fairgrounds, the Centennial Stone Church at 48 4th street se in Huron is hosting a Smithsonian Institute Exhibit,Spark! Places of Innovation.  There is no cost it is available from 2-6 seven days a week.  Louise Van Poll talks about what the exhibit is… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(DRGNews)- Avera Foundation has set a new annual fundraising record in fiscal year 2024 with a total of more than $53 million. Chief Philanthropy Officer Dzenan Berberovic (ZJUH-Non Burr-Burr-Oh-Vick) says current and recent philanthropy projects have paid for some new facilities, including a new obstetrical surgical suite at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Farmers Union will be doing a Fly-in to D.C. coming up in September. Farmers Union President Doug Sombke provides a preview.  He comments on the Farm Bill that has passed the U.S. House. Sombke talks about how Congressman Dusty Johnson has done in addressing the next Farm Bill. Among other… Read more »