CLAREMONT, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider) — A plan to haul liquid beef tallow to Claremont and ship it out on rail cars has met substantial opposition. About 40 local residents attended a community meeting at the city hall on Thursday, July 11 and made it clear they aren’t keen on the idea. Their primary concern is that… Read more »
News Category: Pheasant Country News
Wind storm rip through central South Dakota Sunday
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A storm with some wind gusts exceeding 80mph blew through central South Dakota early Sunday morning. Ryan Vipond (vye-pond) is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Office in Aberdeen. He says some places saw wind gusts at 90mph or more. Vipond says the storm started in the Corson and Dewey County areas,… Read more »
Judge dismisses case challenging abortion rights petition
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SDPB)- A Minnehaha County court judge is dismissing a case against the backers of an abortion rights ballot question. An anti-abortion group sought to disqualify the petition and get the question removed from the November ballot. Lawyers with Life Defense Fund brought five counts against the abortion rights group Dakotans for Health, seeking… Read more »
Aberdeen, SD aerial & ground spray for mosquitoes scheduled for July 15th & 16th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting an aerial application for Mosquitoes on Monday, July 15th between the hours of 8:00 PM and 12:00 AM. Mosquito Control will also be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, July 16th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM.… Read more »
Governor Noem to speak at Republican Convention tonight
PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Governor Kristi Noem will speak at the Republican National Convention on Monday. In a post on X, Governor Noem announced that she will be speaking at the Republican National Convention. She hopes to use South Dakota as an example for the nation. “I am honored to speak to the Republican National Convention on… Read more »
Registration for Gypsy Day Parade now underway
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Registration is now open for the 108th annual Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Interested participants can register at northern.edu/gypsy-days. This year, organizers have introduced new options for parade float registrations, including premium and mid-level placements. Register before Aug. 31 to take advantage of the most affordable rates.… Read more »
Water use restriction remains in effect
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Attention Aberdeen Residents: The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department would like to inform all residents of the following important updates and reminders: Stage One Water Use Restrictions: Water restrictions will be temporarily in place starting immediately. Please limit water use to essential needs. Affected areas includes the City of Aberdeen Stage… Read more »
South Dakota leaders response following shooting for former President Donald Trump
(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, at a rally in Butler, P.A., former President Donald Trump was injured following an apparent assassination attempt on his life. Trump was taken to a hospital with blood near his right ear where reports are the bullet grazed him and was later released. South Dakota leaders went on X(formerly Twitter) to offer… Read more »
Aberdeen, SD Mosquito Spraying scheduled for Monday, July 15th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Monday, July 15th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 am. Mosquito Control has noticed an increase in the Culex tarsalis mosquito. This species is identified as one of the most common carriers of West Nile virus. You can reduce the… Read more »
Mitchell rancher among partners of new auction format to buy beef
MITCHELL, S.D.(DRGNews)- A woman from Mitchell, South Dakota, is one of the partners in a first-of-its-kind auction platform for beef sales that went live June 1, 2024. Amanda Radke (rad-key) says BidOnBeef.com is another way consumers can purchase meat directly from the people who raised the cattle. Radke says producers are vetted before being allowed… Read more »