ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Monday September 17th was Constitution Day. This day marked the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution back on September 17th, 1787. District 3 Representative Carl Perry wanted to tell the Aberdeen City Council & the Brown County Commission what some businesses did to honor that. Perry provided quotes from former President… Read more »
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29th annual ABBY Awards to take place Thursday
Aberdeen, S.D.(Press Release)- Through the Looking Glass will be the theme of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 29th annual ABBY Awards. This event will take place on Thursday, September 21 at the Dakota Event Center. Social will begin at 6pm with awards at 7 pm. Tickets are $50 each or a table of eight… Read more »
Pierre Players to perform Michelle Schaunaman’s play “Inconsequential Dreams” this week
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Rarely does a community theater group have the opportunity to meet or work with the author of a show they are performing, but that’s what the directors and cast of Pierre Players current production have gotten to do. “Inconsequential Dreams,” was written by Michelle Schaunaman from Aberdeen. She says she loves acting in… Read more »
Land of Oz at Storybook Land closed for construction
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Land of Oz within Storybook Land will be closed to the public as of Monday, September 18th, due to construction and maintenance projects being completed. Storybook Land will remain open to the public on a daily basis from 10am to dusk through October 9th. The Visitor Center , rides and concession… Read more »
Northern State receives $29.5 million in federal funds for Lincoln Hall project
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The ARPA Capital Construction funds give Northern State the green light to begin construction on a new business and health innovation center, which will replace Lincoln Hall. The approval from the U.S. Treasury to utilize $29.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds was announced by NSU on Monday.… Read more »
Legislators to work on teacher’s pay in 2024
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Teacher pay in South Dakota has been at or near the bottom in the nation for decades. That doesn’t mean legislators and state officials haven’t made efforts to change that. The Teacher Compensation Review Board is recommending new standards to ensure school districts are using increases in education funding to help solve the… Read more »
Animals seized at a Brookings residence
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Some 35 animals were seized from a Brookings residence Friday. Detective Adam Smith says police served a search warrant on the 900 block of Tumbleweed Drive after several unsuccessful attempts to check on the animals. Numerous charges are pending after the 31 dogs and four cats were found living in hazardous conditions inside… Read more »
SD Democrats elect Shane Merrill as new party chair
RAPID CITY, S.D.(The Dakota Scout) — The South Dakota Democratic Party’s central committee has elected Shane Merrill of Parker to serve as their party chair. Merrill, 31, has volunteered in a number of capacities within the party since 2010. Most recently, he was interim chair, moving up into the top slot after former chairwoman Jennifer… Read more »
North Dakota PSC to reconsider Summit Carbon Solutions request for CO2 pipeline permit
AMES, I.A.— Summit Carbon Solutions (SCS) is pleased to announce that the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted its Petition for Reconsideration for SCS’s CO2 pipeline permit application. Summit Carbon Solutions appreciates the PSC’s thoughtful leadership and approach to balancing stakeholder perspectives, while ensuring that the needs of the community, the environment, and… Read more »
Steve Roseland explains his reasons for running for the District 23 Senate seat
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Faulk County resident Steve Roseland announced he will run the Senate seat representating District 23. Roseland talks about his background. Roseland explains what motivated him to run for the Senate seat. Roseland talks about some priorities for the people of District 23. Roseland offered his stance on CO2 pipeline and whether… Read more »