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 »

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.

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 »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to address President Biden’s administration dealing with world trade. Senator Thune explains how this has been a low priority so far under the President’s administration. Thune talks about the importance of trade for small businesses across the country. Thune discuss… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. – On Thursday, Governor Noem signed 13 bills into law: SB 1 – Modifies debilitating medical conditions for cannabis use; SB 35 – Makes an appropriation to expand laboratory space at the Sanford Underground Research Facility; SB 118 – Expands eligibility for certain teachers who receive reduced tuition at Board of Regents institutions;… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A driver suffered serious injuries Wednesday following the crash of a sports utility vehicle into an electric transmission pole. Pierre Police Captain Bryan Walz says Central South Dakota Communications received a call around one-pm Wednesday of a vehicle that struck the pole on the south side of Fourth Street near Mickelson Pond. Responding… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The threat of foreign operations here in the U.S. is coming into focus in Washington. The popular app Tik Tok has generated the most attention, because of its ability to collect the personal information of users. South Dakota Senator John Thune says American citizens’ personal data is protected from being seized by the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- This winter has not only been hard on roads and our vehicles…it’s also hit the local blood supply. Lauri Haufman, Program Coordinator for the Sioux Falls Community Blood Bank, says bad weather forced the cancellation of several blood drives. Another issue…the Blood Bank has lost a lot of its older donors who… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Noem signed SB 75 into law. This legislation provides for all pregnancy expenses to be covered by both parents. “South Dakota will continue to strengthen families and promote life,” said Governor Noem. “The gift of a child too often comes with financial burden. Mothers should never have to… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Brookings School Board votes to accept the resignation of Superintendent Klint Willert, effective June 2nd. He has served in the post since 2015. The action came at a special meeting Wednesday. Prior to the vote, Willert made a statement and it is clear this was not his choice. A number of people… Read more »