WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) –Early spring snow across South Dakota last week has improved drought conditions. The latest drought monitor map, released Thursday, shows all parts of the state remain in some level of drought conditions, but the percentage of the state that’s considered to be in severe or extreme drought dropped from almost nine-percent last… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has emerged as one of the most popular governors in the Northern Plains, with a plus-34 approval rating in a new Morning Consult poll. North Dakota’s Governor Kelly Armstrong leads the region with a plus-49 rating. Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon also posted strong numbers at… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission held their meeting Thursday in Pierre.  One of the main topics was the status of the CO2 pipeline application made by Summit Carbon Solutions. Lawyer Brent Koenecke representing Summit pushed for a delay with the PUC. Koenecke believe the best way forward is to delay the process… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the SAVE Act and the budget resolution.   U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) rsleased the following statement upon passage of both: Budget Resolution: “Passing the budget resolution is a key step in the reconciliation process to extend Trump tax cuts, unleash American… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brule’ is a Native American music group started back in the early 1990s. Founder and producer Paul LaRoche(La-Rush) talks about the group came about. LaRoche talks about growing up as an adopted child in Minnesota. Upon the death of his adopted parents, his wife Kathy discovered information that led her to follow up… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The race for South Dakota’s Senate seat opening up in Washington in 2026 has its first official entrant. Julian Beaudion(Bo-Da-Won) of Sioux Falls is running as a Democrat for the seat currently occupied by Republican Mike Rounds. Rounds’ term ends in January 2027; he has not yet officially announced any… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen, Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department has garden plots available for rent.  Plots are 1,200 square feet in size and cost $20 for the season. For more inforoation or reserve your plot, please stop in or call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at (605) 626-7015.

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Wednesday reintroduced the Returning Education to Our States Act, which would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute all critical federal programs to other departments. Rounds first introduced this legislation in November 2024. This legislation does not cut a dollar of education funding. Rather, funds will… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Parts of 135th Street and South Dakota Street/388th Avenue were closed Wednesday afternoon due to a grass fire.  The grass fire was reported around 2:30 p.m. at the Aberdeen Police Department gun range.  The fire started accidentally during grounds maintenance.  the fire spread quickly due to windy conditions and dry foliage. Aberdeen Fire… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00am Thursday, April 10th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for sanitary sewer line repair: High St. From 5th Ave. NE to 8th Ave. NE The road is scheduled to remain closed until approximately 5pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »