ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m., the Northern State University Music Department will present a jazz concert featuring Northern’s 1 p.m. Jazz Ensemble, directed by Fritz Hemke, and 2 p.m. Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Grant Manhart. The concert will take place in the Jewett Theater at the Johnson Fine Arts… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD News Watch)- Support for ballot measures on abortion rights, open primaries and repealing the state food tax has dipped since May, according to a statewide poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Close race on abortion: Amendment G, a citizen-led effort to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, is supported by… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Health Department is trying to help Middle and High School students dream about a career in the medical field. The Department is helping sponsor more than 30 “Scrub Camps” for High Schoolers, and “Camp Meds” for Middle Schoolers. Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says clinics and hospitals need help, and for… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota Legislators were given a more complete picture on the recent lockdown at the state penitentiary. Corrections Secretary Kelly Wasko appeared before the Legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee this morning. She says correctional officers removed all kinds of contraband from penitentiary facilities over a two-week period at the end of September.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Applications are now being taken for Leadership Aberdeen 2025. Leadership Aberdeen is a comprehensive leadership training program that provides participants with the opportunity to sharpen their skills, share their experiences, and make life-long connections with fellow participants. Participants will follow a 13-week curriculum which focuses on improving their individual skills by… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee is holding their 12th annual Hat & Mitten Drive for elementary school children. The drive will run from October 8 through December 9, 2024, at which time the items will be distributed to public and private schools in Aberdeen. In addition to new… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- If you aren’t a registered voter in South Dakota but you want to cast a ballot in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election, you have until 5pm local time on Monday to fill out a voter registration form. If you aren’t sure if you’re registered under your current address, Secretary of State Monae… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Representative Brandei Schaefbauer is looking to seek her second term in the South Dakota House representing District 3 which is the city of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer addressed some of the priorities for the city of Aberdeen starting with getting fresh water from the Missouri River to the city. Schaefbauer also discuss getting more funding… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)-  On Friday, the Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen turns 123 years old. The hospital was established on October 18th, 1901 because of a diphtheria epidemic at the turn of the century. In 1901, a diphtheria epidemic in St. Louis, Missouri was caused by a contaminated diptheria antitoxin, leading to the deaths… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office and the South Dakota Bankers Association announce a partnership to educate people about banking scams. Bankers President Karl Adam says it’s part of the nationwide “Banks Never Ask” campaign which focuses on anti-phishing and scamming awareness. Adam says scammers use multiple methods to try to get at… Read more »