News Category: Local News

Stanley County schools to finish on time despite snow days

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Despite having several snow days this winter, the Stanley County School District is still on track to have its last day of classes May 25, 2023. Superintendent Dan Baldwin says so far, they’ve made up one day. Stanley County students have a four day week, which Baldwin says has provided some flexibility… Read more »

Stanley County schools to finish on time despite snow days

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Despite having several snow days this winter, the Stanley County School District is still on track to have its last day of classes May 25, 2023. Superintendent Dan Baldwin says so far, they’ve made up one day. Stanley County students have a four day week, which Baldwin says has provided some flexibility… Read more »

Update on the House of Hope project in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Like many other projects, inflation has made the cost of building a new domestic violence center in Pierre jump by about $1.5 million. Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center Executive Director Sarah Reinhart says their current shelter isn’t large enough to serve their clients. Reinhart says the initial estimated total cost for the new… Read more »

Update on the House of Hope project in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Like many other projects, inflation has made the cost of building a new domestic violence center in Pierre jump by about $1.5 million. Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center Executive Director Sarah Reinhart says their current shelter isn’t large enough to serve their clients. Reinhart says the initial estimated total cost for the new… Read more »

Wholestone Foods & Minion merging

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They haven’t changed their minds…it’s all about timing. That’s the message of Wholestone Foods CEO and President Luke Minion. He’s referring to a major Pork Processing plant the company wants to build in Northeast Sioux Falls. Minion is working to overcome rumors that the company has changed its mind about building in… Read more »

Wholestone Foods & Minion merging

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They haven’t changed their minds…it’s all about timing. That’s the message of Wholestone Foods CEO and President Luke Minion. He’s referring to a major Pork Processing plant the company wants to build in Northeast Sioux Falls. Minion is working to overcome rumors that the company has changed its mind about building in… Read more »

Look ahead to the four vetoes being discussed on Veto Day

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Noem VETOED four bills that will require legislative action on VETO Day: SB 108, SB 129, HB 1193, and HB 1209. VETO Day will take place on March 27. SB 108 would enable underage South Dakotans to consume alcohol as part of college courses. “[The] flawed language creates potential loopholes… Read more »

Look ahead to the four vetoes being discussed on Veto Day

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Noem VETOED four bills that will require legislative action on VETO Day: SB 108, SB 129, HB 1193, and HB 1209. VETO Day will take place on March 27. SB 108 would enable underage South Dakotans to consume alcohol as part of college courses. “[The] flawed language creates potential loopholes… Read more »

Pierre Fire Department received calls involving dogs

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre Fire Department was called out around 7 o’clock Friday morning because a dog had fallen through the ice near the Izaak Walton League. Chief Ian Paul says the dog got into the water and couldn’t make it back to shore. Paul says the owner reacted exactly how they should have. In… Read more »

Pierre Fire Department received calls involving dogs

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre Fire Department was called out around 7 o’clock Friday morning because a dog had fallen through the ice near the Izaak Walton League. Chief Ian Paul says the dog got into the water and couldn’t make it back to shore. Paul says the owner reacted exactly how they should have. In… Read more »

Presentation Sisters hosting a food drive starting Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Presentation Sisters starting Monday is hosting a food drive ahead of the Easter holiday weekend. Barb Grosz, Event & Data Specialist for Presentation Sisters talks how this came about. Grosz explains why they chose this cause. Grosz talks about where they can drop off their canned goods for this food drive. The… Read more »

Presentation Sisters hosting a food drive starting Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Presentation Sisters starting Monday is hosting a food drive ahead of the Easter holiday weekend. Barb Grosz, Event & Data Specialist for Presentation Sisters talks how this came about. Grosz explains why they chose this cause. Grosz talks about where they can drop off their canned goods for this food drive. The… Read more »

Hostage situation in Yankton Thursday

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton Police Officers were assisting South Dakota Department of Corrections Parole Agents who were checking on a male at a residence in the 1700 block of College Thursday afternoon. Upon entry to the residence, a male occupant fled to a back bedroom taking an adult male and female hostage. Officers established verbal contact… Read more »

Hostage situation in Yankton Thursday

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Yankton Police Officers were assisting South Dakota Department of Corrections Parole Agents who were checking on a male at a residence in the 1700 block of College Thursday afternoon. Upon entry to the residence, a male occupant fled to a back bedroom taking an adult male and female hostage. Officers established verbal contact… Read more »

NSU to host 68th annual Math Contest April 19th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will host the 68th Annual Mathematics Contest on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Barnett Center on the NSU campus. High school students from around the area are invited to participate in one of four divisions: Elementary Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra and Senior Math. Dr. Stacy Trentham, NSU… Read more »

NSU to host 68th annual Math Contest April 19th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will host the 68th Annual Mathematics Contest on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Barnett Center on the NSU campus. High school students from around the area are invited to participate in one of four divisions: Elementary Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra and Senior Math. Dr. Stacy Trentham, NSU… Read more »

Garden plots available for rent

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — The City of Aberdeen, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has garden plots available for rent. Plots are 1,200 square feet in size and cost $20 to rent for the season. For more information or to reserve your plot, please stop in or call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at 605-626-7015.

Garden plots available for rent

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — The City of Aberdeen, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has garden plots available for rent. Plots are 1,200 square feet in size and cost $20 to rent for the season. For more information or to reserve your plot, please stop in or call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at 605-626-7015.

Update on interest on urban conservation in South Dakota & the U.S.

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- As interest increases in how food is grown and how things impact the climate, the curiosity about urban conservation also continues to grow in South Dakota and the United States. Rachel Frei (fry) is the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Urban Conservationist for South Dakota. She says “urban” includes many… Read more »

Update on interest on urban conservation in South Dakota & the U.S.

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- As interest increases in how food is grown and how things impact the climate, the curiosity about urban conservation also continues to grow in South Dakota and the United States. Rachel Frei (fry) is the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Urban Conservationist for South Dakota. She says “urban” includes many… Read more »