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Pierre airport taking reservation for flights going to Minneapolis

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Direct flights from Pierre to Minneapolis will begin November 30, 2023, but technology willing, people should be able to start scheduling them now. Commissioner Jamie Huizenga (high-zin-ga) gave an update at Tuesday night’s Pierre City Commission meeting. Again, that word from Tuesday night’s city commission meeting so “tomorrow” refered to Wednesday. Denver Air… Read more »

Pierre airport taking reservation for flights going to Minneapolis

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Direct flights from Pierre to Minneapolis will begin November 30, 2023, but technology willing, people should be able to start scheduling them now. Commissioner Jamie Huizenga (high-zin-ga) gave an update at Tuesday night’s Pierre City Commission meeting. Again, that word from Tuesday night’s city commission meeting so “tomorrow” refered to Wednesday. Denver Air… Read more »

Recap of 2nd Summer Study dealin with County Funding

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The summer study dealing with county funding met for the second time in Pierre on Wednesday.  Among the topics discussed included elections, cybersecurity, & transportation. Greg Vavra, Program Manager, South Dakota Local Transportation Assistance Program explains what the program is. Vavra discuss how inflation has played a factor in material example being asphalt.… Read more »

Recap of 2nd Summer Study dealin with County Funding

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The summer study dealing with county funding met for the second time in Pierre on Wednesday.  Among the topics discussed included elections, cybersecurity, & transportation. Greg Vavra, Program Manager, South Dakota Local Transportation Assistance Program explains what the program is. Vavra discuss how inflation has played a factor in material example being asphalt.… Read more »

Sioux Falls police encourages citizens to lock their vehicles

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The city of Sioux Falls is spending $50-thousand dollars on a campaign telling people to lock their cars. Now, it turns out, locking your car may not be enough. Police Information officer Sam Clemens says several people have found their cars with broken windows and contents missing. More than two dozen larcenies… Read more »

Sioux Falls police encourages citizens to lock their vehicles

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The city of Sioux Falls is spending $50-thousand dollars on a campaign telling people to lock their cars. Now, it turns out, locking your car may not be enough. Police Information officer Sam Clemens says several people have found their cars with broken windows and contents missing. More than two dozen larcenies… Read more »

Teacher Apprenticeship program looking to help certify teachers

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A new Teacher Apprenticeship program will help 90 South Dakota teacher’s aides on the path to becoming certified teachers. That includes nine aides in the Sioux Falls district. Sioux Falls has offered an apprenticeship program in the past, but Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jamie Nold says it lacked the funding this program offers… Read more »

Teacher Apprenticeship program looking to help certify teachers

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A new Teacher Apprenticeship program will help 90 South Dakota teacher’s aides on the path to becoming certified teachers. That includes nine aides in the Sioux Falls district. Sioux Falls has offered an apprenticeship program in the past, but Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jamie Nold says it lacked the funding this program offers… Read more »

South Dakota Farmers Union call for moratorium on Carbon Capture Pipeline

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Farmers Union is calling for a moratorium on Carbon Capture Pipelines. Summit Carbon Solutions has condemned land owned by former State Legislator Craig Schaunaman of Brown County. Schaunaman was also the state Farm Services Administrator under the Obama Administration. He believes eminent domain powers don’t belong in the hands… Read more »

South Dakota Farmers Union call for moratorium on Carbon Capture Pipeline

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Farmers Union is calling for a moratorium on Carbon Capture Pipelines. Summit Carbon Solutions has condemned land owned by former State Legislator Craig Schaunaman of Brown County. Schaunaman was also the state Farm Services Administrator under the Obama Administration. He believes eminent domain powers don’t belong in the hands… Read more »

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$1 million winning ticket sold in Sioux Falls

PIERRE, S.D. – As the Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb, Tuesday’s drawing resulted in the South Dakota Lottery’s latest million-dollar winner. Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing had a $1 million winning ticket purchased at Lewis Drug, located at 4409 E. 26th St in Sioux Falls. The winning ticket matched 5 of 5 winning numbers and… Read more »

$1 million winning ticket sold in Sioux Falls

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PIERRE, S.D. – As the Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb, Tuesday’s drawing resulted in the South Dakota Lottery’s latest million-dollar winner. Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing had a $1 million winning ticket purchased at Lewis Drug, located at 4409 E. 26th St in Sioux Falls. The winning ticket matched 5 of 5 winning numbers and… Read more »

Recap of SDDOT’s appearance in Aberdeen Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, members of the South Dakota Department of Transportation made an appearance here in Aberdeen. Division Director for Planning & Engineering Mike Behm discuss one of the main focus of the meeting was safety. Behm talks about how the SDDOT gets funding for various projects. Behm discuss the increase in fatalities… Read more »

Recap of SDDOT’s appearance in Aberdeen Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, members of the South Dakota Department of Transportation made an appearance here in Aberdeen. Division Director for Planning & Engineering Mike Behm discuss one of the main focus of the meeting was safety. Behm talks about how the SDDOT gets funding for various projects. Behm discuss the increase in fatalities… Read more »

Senator Thune condemns Democrats’ attacks on the Legitimacy of the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on Tuesday went to the floor of the U.S. Senate to criticize Democrats for their treatment of the current U.S. Supreme Court. Thune talks about some of the comments Democrats were using to describe the justices. Thune runs down some of the decisions that Democrats don’t agree with. Thune reminds… Read more »

Senator Thune condemns Democrats’ attacks on the Legitimacy of the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on Tuesday went to the floor of the U.S. Senate to criticize Democrats for their treatment of the current U.S. Supreme Court. Thune talks about some of the comments Democrats were using to describe the justices. Thune runs down some of the decisions that Democrats don’t agree with. Thune reminds… Read more »

City-wide spraying for mosquitoes scheduled for Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 12th between the hours of 8:45 pm and 1:00 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce the… Read more »

City-wide spraying for mosquitoes scheduled for Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 12th between the hours of 8:45 pm and 1:00 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce the… Read more »

Intersection of 17th Ave SE & Dick Dr closed Wednesday for sewer repairs

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Wednesday, July 12th, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt patching of the storm sewer repairs: 17th Ave. SE & Dick Dr. The intersection will be closed until 5 pm Wednesday, July 12th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »

Intersection of 17th Ave SE & Dick Dr closed Wednesday for sewer repairs

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Wednesday, July 12th, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt patching of the storm sewer repairs: 17th Ave. SE & Dick Dr. The intersection will be closed until 5 pm Wednesday, July 12th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »