BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- The wet and windy weather Friday drove the groundbreaking inside for the expansion of the Brookings 3M plant but it didn’t put a damper on the celebration. This $158 million dollar expansion is the first phase of planned growth at the plant. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was among those taking part. Jeff… Read more »
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Governor Noem and colleagues send letter supporting Israel to President Biden
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem and 19 of her fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Biden expressing their support for the State of Israel. The governors called on the federal government to take action to help the beloved people of Israel and keep America secure. You can read the letter… Read more »
South Dakota Senators looking for Congress to support Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- South Dakota’s two Senators are pressing hard for quick action to support Israel. Senator Mike Rounds is calling for the U-S to release two Iron Dome batteries to Israel to help protect against missile attacks. Senator John Thune agrees. Senator Thune says that means military aid and more after terror attacks by Hamas.… Read more »
South Dakota Minimum Wage going up on January 1st
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The state minimum wage will increase from $10.80/hour to $11.20/hour effective Jan. 1, 2024. The minimum wage is annually adjusted by any increase in the cost of living, as measured in the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor. South Dakota implements this annual increase as established… Read more »
Aberdeen Wings helping to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Wings in conjunction with Sanford are helping to raise funds for the Children Miracle Network on Saturday. Kristy Swenson with Sanford talks about the role of the Children’s Miracle Network. Swenson talks about the plans for Saturday night. Aberdeen Wings players will be wearing those jerseys both tonight & tomorrow night… Read more »
9th Annual Oktoberfest coming up Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Civic Arena will be full of beers and bratwursts on October 14th. From 1 to 11 p.m., beer tasting, entertainment, kids activities, dog races and Hammer-Schlagen will be available at Aberdeen’s 9th annual Oktoberfest. Admission is $7 per person and kids 10 and under can get in for free. Here’s the… Read more »
South Dakota State Fair generates over $200,000 in tax revenue
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The 2023 South Dakota State Fair generated $222,108.58 in tax collections. During this year’s State Fair, we saw a big jump in vendors with 607 booths rented to 322 different vendors. Fairgoer spent money on goods, services, and concessions during the five-day event – totaling over $2.7 million in revenue. South… Read more »
2023 SDRA Finals Rodeo begins tonight
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- After a couple of events for the Dakota Events complex, the DEX on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds will host a premier event getting underway Friday in Huron. It is the 2023 SDRA Finals Rodeo. The event will make full use of the DEX this weekend according to SDRA Association vice president Judy… Read more »
Solar eclipse scheduled for Saturday
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KXLG)- A solar eclipse will be visible to much of the country this Saturday. The moon will move precisely in front of the Sun for observers along a narrow strip of land stretching across the United States from Oregon to Texas and continuing to Central and South America. Other parts of the country will… Read more »
Peaceful Pines scheduled to open in Fort Pierre in November
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Part of a new senior living complex in Fort Pierre will open late next month. Peaceful Pines Administrator Heather Janes says contractors are finishing up work in some areas. Janes says Peaceful Pines will offer three levels of care, one of which is independent living. Janes says they also offer assisted living… Read more »