SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Dakota News Now has learned that a sixth tribe in South Dakota has banned Governor Kristi Noem. The Yankton Sioux Tribe has voted to ban the Governor following a special meeting Friday. At the meeting with the tribal council, Representative Ryan Cournoyer made a motion. The Motion to… Read more »
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Meet & Greet the Candidates coming Thursday at the Zoo Bar
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- There will be a scheduled Meet & Greet with candidates looking to represent the region coming up on Thursday, May 16th at the Zoo Bar in Aberdeen. Among those scheduled to appear includes the following: District 3 Senate Candidate Katie Washnok District 1 House Candidate Representative Tamara St. John District 23 House Candidate… Read more »
SDDOT to work on bridge on I-29 near Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KMIT)- The South Dakota Department of Transportation plans to use an anti-corrosion process known as metalizing to repair a bridge on I-29 near Watertown. Transportation Commission member Mike Vehle (Valley) explains: The State Department of Transportation estimated the cost of the repair to be $180,000 but the low bid was from General Excavating of… Read more »
Barbeque Twist’s grand opening tomorrow Saturday, May 11th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) One of Aberdeen’s newest restaurants on main street, Barbeque Twist, is hosting its grand opening tomorrow Saturday, May 11th. Barbeque Twist is a smoked BBQ and tap company located right in the heart of downtown Aberdeen at 414 South Main Street. The weather forecast is projecting a beautiful day to… Read more »
Malchow Plaza Farmers Market begins tomorrow Saturday, May 11th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Malchow Plaza Farmers Market, located in downtown Aberdeen, opens for the first time this season tomorrow Saturday, May 11th. The Malchow Plaza Farmers Market will include tons of community farmers, growers, and a variety of personal creators from around the area will be present with their own creations and… Read more »
Sioux Falls woman facing charges following vehicle scam
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A Sioux Falls woman faces a long list of charges after trying to flee from police. Police say 40-year-old Leslie Epling, had reportedly been buying used cars with fraudulent checks and then quickly selling them on Facebook Marketplace. Police had set up a sting operation to catch Epling. Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy… Read more »
Traffic violations on the rise in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls is growing…in more ways than one. Along with population growth, there’s also a growing number of traffic offenses…and a higher risk of serious accidents. Police Chief Jon Thum (TOOM) says his department is teaming up with the Sheriff’s Department and Highway Patrol to conduct saturation patrols…and violations are on the… Read more »
Senator Thune address President Biden’s new regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- If it isn’t higher taxes, it’s more regulations that are hitting your pocketbook. Senator John Thune is on the offensive against a rush of new regulations being issued by the Biden Administration. He says the costs go beyond the monetary expense. Thune says the new regulations are driving up costs for electricity, new… Read more »
Dakota State break ground on new Applied Research Lab
MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- A big day for Dakota State University and the city of Sioux Falls that could pay big dividends in the future. The school broke ground on a new Applied Research Lab, which will eventually host about 400 cyber security researchers. Senator Mike Rounds says Dakota State is at the forefront of important work… Read more »
Aberdeen Central High School graduation ceremony set for May 19
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Sunday, May 19, 274 students will graduate from Aberdeen Central High School. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in the CHS Golden Eagles Arena. Doors open at noon. This year’s valedictorian is Rylan Johnson, and the salutatorian is Kiana Joerger. Among this year’s graduates, there are: 73 Regent Scholars… Read more »