ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation announced the sixth annual Golden Apple Awards, recognizing individuals that are dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference in the Aberdeen School District. This year’s honorees are Renae Wensmann, JoAnn Kokales and Jennifer Weishaar. Each received $500 and an engraved golden apple. Renae Wensmann, Lincoln Elementary administrative assistant. Have you ever had someone at school… Read more »
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SD Snow Queen Festival begins Saturday with talent show, Junior Queen coronation
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- More than a week of South Dakota Snow Queen Festival activities begin Friday in Aberdeen. The 76th Snow Queen Festival features the Junior Snow Queen coronation on Saturday and continues with activities throughout the week, culminating with coronation of the next Senior Snow Queen on Jan. 15. Junior Snow Queen features 25 contestants… Read more »
New Wylie Park campground reservation process begins in 2022
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The beginning of a new year means it’s time for 2022 camping reservations at Wylie Park, but, unlike past years when reservations could be made for the entire summer, only May camping dates will be available starting today. Dawn Thorstenson, concession manager for the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department said 2022… Read more »
Agtegra Cooperative to host January Business After Hours
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s January Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, January 13 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Agtegra Innovation Center, 39278 133rd St. Food will be catered by Pizza Ranch and membership drawing is at $100. Sponsor and host is Agtegra Cooperative. Business After… Read more »
Mid America region continues to show strong economic growth
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The economy in the nine state Mid America region from the Dakotas and Minnesota to Arkansas continues to show signs of growth. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss coordinates the monthly survey of business managers. Goss says job growth has slowed down a bit, but is still in positive territory. Goss says inflation… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 8 new COVID-19 related deaths(1 in Brown County)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 8 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,494. The state had 779 new cases and 316 recoveries, increasing active infections to 8,778. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Executive Director of SD State Employees Organization surprised that Appropriation meetings coming this week
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature is scheduled to hold four days of budget hearings before the start of the 2022 session of the legislature. That has the attention of Eric Olilla, Executive Director of the South Dakota State Employees Organization. Olilla says while the committee can’t take official… Read more »
South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association goal is to help those impacted by Alzheimer’s
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Finding help for those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease is the goal of the South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association. Executive Director Leslie Morrow says it is a public health issue. Morrow says the disease impacts more than just those that suffer from it. Morrow says they will be working with legislators in the 2022 session,… Read more »
Mayor Schaunaman reflects on the 1st half of his term as mayor
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Friday marks the midway point of Mayor Travis Schaunaman term as mayor of the city of Aberdeen. Mayor Schaunaman talks about how time has flown by so far. Mayor Schaunaman talks about how his campaign pledges leading to the 2019 elections. One of the things he promised is keeping government out of private… Read more »
Housing sales up for the year in Yankton
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Despite a bit of a slowdown this month, home sales have been at a record pace this year. Yankton realtor Mason Schramm says most sales were very quick. Schramm says potential buyers had to move very rapidly. Schramm says the interest by out of state buyers was consistent. Schramm says many families are… Read more »