PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Two school districts in South Dakota have received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to support their food service programs. The Woonsocket School District will be receiving $25,000, and the Aberdeen School District will get $8,832.44 in National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance grants… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A recent study by IID manufacturing company SMARTSTART listed Aberdeen among the least sober-friendly cities in the country. For the study, SMARTSTART analyzed 162 cities in the United States, including the 50 biggest cities in the country and the three biggest cities in each state. Each city was… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden visited Watertown Thursday,  and KXLG News was invited to attend a presentation at Terex Utilities, followed by an interview with the Governor. The visit aimed to highlight economic opportunities across the state, with a focus on Terex Utilities and Lake Area Technical College. The Governor also made a… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Legislative response to criticism from the Sioux Falls School Board. Board members unloaded on the Legislature this week, saying they were disappointed and frustrated by bills they felt targeted education. Sioux Falls Representative Bethany Soye says this year’s tight budget was a big adjustment for everyone. School Board members were also critical… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Voting is now underway for the People’s Choice Award for the 2025 Abbys. The award is presented to a business or organization who demonstrates exceptional performance in its support of community and the region.  This is the only award that is voted on by the public itself. Deadline to cast a vote is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden celebrated Fitch’s reaffirmation of South Dakota’s AAA credit rating. “South Dakota’s economy is thriving, and we are receiving national recognition for our fiscal responsibility,” saidGovernor Larry Rhoden. “We have so much to celebrate, including our 136th consecutive balanced budget. As long as I am Governor, we… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill into law that would require all elections in the state be held on either the June Primary Election date or the November General Election date. Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre was a prime sponsor of House Bill 1130. When asked about the bill… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Larry Rhoden changed from being South Dakota’s lieutenant governor to being its governor about two months ago. As he’s traveled the state since then, Rhoden said the tone and content of the conversations he’s had with people has changed. One of the themes Rhoden and his team have focused on from the start… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson appeared on KSDN Midday Report Wednesday to discuss what’s happening in Washington so far in 2025. Johnson earlier in the day was named the #1 legislator in regards to issue involving the Native American issues.  He commented on that. Earlier this week, Secretary Noem commented on elimination FEMA.  Congressman Johnson… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The 3rd Annual Brown County Fair Foundation Hall of Fame Banquet is coming up on Saturday at the Holum Expo Building at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Brown County Fair Foundation President Laura Siefkes provides a preview starting with how the hall of fame class was determined. This year marks the second year that… Read more »