ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Aberdeen businesswoman Katie Washnok announced she will run for the District 3 Senate seat. According to her press release: “Katie Washnok, 37, of Aberdeen, proudly announces her candidacy for the South Dakota Senate representing District 3. Washnok enters the race with a promise to bring a new voice, fresh perspective, and tangible results to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Northern State Innovation & Startup Center are coordinating FAIL Fest coming up on Thursday, November 20th at the Engels Event Co in Aberdeen. Director Bea Smith provides a preview. Smith talks about the forum that’s schedule to appear. The event goes from 4-6pm and is free and open to the public.  They… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Watertown-based Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be combining with Sanford Health of Sioux Falls, and that will impact the names of two buildings in Watertown—the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center and Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. Prairie Lakes secured naming rights agreements on both facilities for a combined $6.7 million; $2.2 million for the Wellness… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Tension is building as school officials worry about the outcome of efforts to reform South Dakota’s property tax system. A legislative study committee recommended 19 options for lawmakers to consider during next year’s legislative session to provide property tax relief. Sioux Falls School District business manager Todd Vik says several of those… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SD News Watch) – A new scientific poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch finds that a majority of registered voters approve of a men’s prison project. Through the years-long debate over whether and where to build a new prison, opponents and supporters generally agreed recidivism needed to be addressed. With the new prison… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Midwest Street Medicine began in Sioux Falls in 2023.  In 2025, they opened up a new business in Aberdeen. Lucas Keahey with Midwest Street Medicine describe what they are. Keahey talks about their main focus is home treatment. Stacy Anderson also with Midwest Street Medicine talks about the donation drive that’s happening now… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)-The United States Marine Corps turned 250 years old Monday and South Dakota marked the occasion with a ceremony and official cake cutting in Pierre. Governor Larry Rhoden said 250 is quite a milestone. Like many families, Rhoden said generations before him served in the military, he served and he knows future generations will… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) Senator Mike Rounds issued a statement following the Senate’s passage of a continuing resolution (CR) combined with three of the Senate’s appropriations bills for FY2026: “After 41 long days in a government shutdown, the Senate finally passed a CR to reopen the government. This CR continues current levels of government funding until January… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in June, Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden announced his candidacy for South Dakota Governor. Following the announcement, Doeden launched his bus campaign to visit all 66 counties that make up the state of South Dakota. Doeden believes a candidate running for governor should take the time to visit all the counties in the… Read more »