ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Coming up this Saturday, the South Dakota Snow Queen Festival will be hosting the 7th annual Bands, Brews, & BBQ at Centennial Village on the Brown County Fairgrounds. The President of the South Dakota Snow Queen Festival, Dawn Brewer previews this event. Brewer talks about some of the bands that will be participating… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2021-11, which directs the South Dakota Department of Education to refrain from applying for any federal grants tied to critical race theory. “Critical race theory has no place in South Dakota schools. These ideas are un-American. We are ‘one nation, under God, indivisible,’… Read more »

MILBANK, S.D. —  The Military Vehicle Preservation Association made its way through Northern South Dakota this week as it continues a Yellowstone Trail Cross-Country Military Convoy.  The 7th annual event departed from Aberdeen Wednesday traveling east along a segment of the Yellowstone Trail in South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, ending in Ohio.  The convoy is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Ten sobriety checkpoints in eight counties are planned throughout South Dakota during August. The monthly checkpoints, held at various times and locations, are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway… Read more »

WATERTOWN & PIERRE, S.D.(KXLG & DRGNews) — Wildfires burning across the Western United States and Canada are being called unprecedented.  At least 67 different fires are burning in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Canada. The resulting smoke is finding its way into other parts of the nation, including here in South Dakota, where Watertown… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Beside workforce issues, many businesses are dealing with supply chain problems. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says its hitting large and small businesses. Owen says many of the problems are related to the movement of parts and products. Owen says he has been part of discussions… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Brookings School Board passes the “Bobcat Tracks” plan for the return to school next month. School Superintendent Klint Willert says it’s a revised version of last year’s plan. Willert says they plan to begin the year with masks optional. The plan also calls for in the classroom, face-to-face instruction.  Willert says they… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is now less than a week from officially starting – although motorcycle enthusiasts have already been taking in the sights and sounds of the Black Hills. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says staffing is almost in place The Rally officially begins Friday, August 6 with an opening ceremony… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Councilwoman Tiffany Langer released the following statement after her husband Scott took the position as head coach of the Fargo Force: Hello Aberdeen, I write to you because I promised transparency, and I owe it to you to discuss the recent news that is being released. My husband, Scott, has taken a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00am on Friday, July 30th, 2021 the below areas will be periodically out of water throughout the day to install water main: Wylie Park & Campground Storybook Land 20th Avenue NW And 24th Avenue NW Water is expected to be on & off throughout the day on Friday, 7/30/2021. … Read more »