Washington, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson will be at the Lincoln Day Dinner at the Dakota Events Center.  Social gathering will begin at 5PM with the dinner to follow at 6:30. On Friday, Congressman Johnson will visit and tour OM Tiffany Elementary School and will speak at the Aberdeen Chamber Community… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony invites you to join us for an extravaganza concert, entitled “Starburst”—showcasing the talents of more than a hundred people on stage. Dr. Christopher Stanichar, Director of the AUCS, leads the orchestra for this final concert of the season. The concert takes place on April 23 at 7:30 p.m.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The Veteran’s Administration has removed Lisa Simoneau  as director of the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has been working with veterans concerned with the operations and care at the facility. Johnson says the VA is saying all the right things. Johnson says staff turnover is related to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Department of Ag and Natural Resources has awarded about one point one billion dollars in grants and loans for water and wastewater projects across the state. Department Secretary Hunter Roberts says it will put pressure on local governments and contractors to get all the projects underway. Roberts says they will… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- One of the measures to make it through the legislature during the final days of session was nearly $9 million in funding to fully cover the six-percent state pay increases for university faculty and staff. That means the Board of Regents can freeze tuition. Without it, students would have had to pay for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up next week in South Dakota is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Meteorologist Kelly Serr with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen prepares us for the weather in the spring & summer months. Serr explains the difference between a watch and a warning. Serr talks about what to do if you hear thunder… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune will be in Aberdeen today to meet with industry experts at AGP’s soybean plant, Banner Engineering, & Lincoln Day Dinner at the Dakota Event Center. Thune will be at AGP at 3:30PM. Thune will be at Banner Engineering at 4PM. Thune will be at the DEC beginning… Read more »

BROOKINGS, & YANKTON, S.D.(KJJQ & WNAX)- The Brookings County Commission Tuesday declared a fire danger emergency, prohibiting open burning until further notice. All open burning without a permit is now prohibited. There have been a few small grass fires in the county this spring.  Brookings Fire Chief Pete Bolzer says they’re trying to be proactive… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On April 23, Northern State University student-athletes will team up with the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota in service to the Aberdeen area community. Saturday is the 20th annual Day of Champions, and the Wolves will spend the day volunteering at various community organizations, performing tasks from cleaning to painting… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- 2022 Winefest Renaissance is coming up on Saturday, April 23rd at the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area. The Renaissance offers a chance to sample more than 50 wines from across the country, a great selection of beers and spirits, a variety of delicious hors d’ oeuvres and some of the… Read more »