ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city wide spraying for Wednesday, June 5, 2019 between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. The Adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray… Read more »
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Sioux Falls woman accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old boy
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls woman is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy with whom she is acquainted. Police say officers were on patrol near the Pioneer Memorial Saturday when they came across a parked car. Police spokesman Sam Clemens says officers found the 38-year-old woman and the boy in the… Read more »
Farmers gaining ground, still behind schedule in fieldwork
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota farmers have gained some ground on planting corn and soybeans, thanks to a better week for fieldwork. The federal crop report for the week ending Sunday says corn planting was 44 percent, well behind the 96 percent both last year and for the five-year average. Soybean planning also… Read more »
Economic numbers deceiving according to chamber president
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — South Dakota’s economy ranking only 40th among the 50 states is a headline that doesn’t tell the full story. “When you look at the measurements they’re using it’s not shocking that they’ve come to the conclusion that they have,” says South Dakota State Chamber of Commerce President David Owen. Owen… Read more »
More SDSU owned land to be up for sale
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – After successfully leasing out an 8,000-acre ranch in Harding County owned by South Dakota State University, more university owned land will be up for sale over the next few months. Commissioner of School & Public Lands Ryan Brunner says SDSU is making changes in their land use. Brunner says there are… Read more »
Safe Habor Donut Fundraiser Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Safe Harbor Annual Donut Fundraiser takes place Friday, June 7. The event is being held in conjunction with National Donut Day, according to Teressa Barton, Public Awareness Coordinator with Safe Harbor. Individuals can pre-order donuts. She said this year’s event will also include donuts at Kessler’s. People can purchase donuts… Read more »
USD President says timing part of issue during University Center transition
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Members of the legislatures Joint Appropriations Committee made it clear that they expect more cooperation and information about the transition of the University Center into the Community College for Sioux Falls. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says timing was part of the problem. Gestring says they will have legislators… Read more »
PUC has regular contact with Trans Canada on pipeline construction
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Even though there will not be any construction this year on the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has regular contact with Trans Canada, the company planning the line. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen says they do hear from them. Fiegen says the commission doesn’t have an active… Read more »
City election today in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The City Election takes place today in Aberdeen. There are two races, one for mayor and one for Northwest City Council. Both are five-year terms. In the mayor race, incumbent Mike Levsen faces Travis Schaunaman. In the city council race, incumbent Jennifer Slaight-Hansen faces Josh Rife. Polls will be open from… Read more »
Five individuals, one team to be inducted into NSU Hall of Fame
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Five Northern State University alumni and one Wolves Athletics team will be honored at the 2019 NSU Hall of Fame Banquet. The banquet is set for 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Aberdeen’s Dakota Event Center. This year’s inductees are Micah Arnold, Todd Ford, Matt Hammer, Carolin (Becker) Magstadt, Kira… Read more »