BROOKINGS, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota State University and Crazy Horse Memorial’s Indian University of North America have formed a partnership to offer an undergraduate certificate in leadership and sustainability. The program starts with the fall 2020 semester. The 15-credit-hour program is titled Wachante Hecha Wizipan or Wizipan for short. In the Lakota language,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There will be a few more options downtown after the Aberdeen City Commission passed an ordinance that will allows businesses the opportunity to serve alcohol outdoors. Shelley Westra-Heier, Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association, said she has wanted this opportunity for a while after seeing other towns being able to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Brown County Commission officially voted this morning to postpone this year’s Brown County Fair to next year based on an unanimous recommendation by the 23-member Brown County Fair Board, but also voted to explore other options. The decision to postpone the fair did not come easy. There was much discussion… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – It wasn’t an agenda item for the Hughes County Commission Monday night, but Commission Chair Randy Vance was curious about the status of the stuck siren. A civil defense siren, activated on June 6 as severe thunderstorms forecast to have possible winds of 80 miles an hour moved in on Pierre.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – One man died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash on the Interstate 29-Interstate 229 interchange in Sioux Falls. The name of the person is not being released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 1996 Ford Explorer was traveling northbound on Interstate 29… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (Press Release) – One person died and another person was injured Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Yankton. Names of the two drivers have not yet been released pending notification of family members. They were the only persons involved. A 2015 Western Star Conventional 4900FA Semi Truck and Trailer, hauling gravel,… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – The uncertainty of COVID-19 will mean a toned down 80th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally come August. The Sturgis City Council on Monday night chose an option to welcome in bikers for this year’s event – but, other than the usual motorcycle parking on Main Street, there will be few events. Sturgis City… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Many colleges and universities are looking ahead to a shorter fall term and a combination of online classes to help students and staff avoid more exposure to the coronavirus. That has led to fears of losses of students and revenue. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they are watching… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator John Thune has introduced legislation that would extend the Food and Drug Administration’s policy for preparation of hand sanitizer products by ethanol operations for two years. South Dakota Corn’s Executive Director Lisa Richardson says ethanol producers that have been hurt by the pandemic and small refiner waivers have… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Storybook Land Theatre will make its summer debut on Thursday, June 18. SBL has become a staple of family entertainment each summer. This year’s theatre will not be in the castle as usual, at least for the time being, according to Brian Schultz, Director of SBL and Associate Artistic/Managing Director for… Read more »