ABERDEEN, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a 2.9-percent tuition rate hike Thursday…after five consecutive years of holding tuition steady. Regents’ Executive Director Nathan Lukkes says it’s a delicate balance between affordability and maintaining quality programs for students. Regents President Tim Rave says South Dakota’s public universities are still among the most affordable… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) Thursday led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in asking President Trump to permitthe year-round sale of E15 fuel through the summer of 2025 in order to enhance America’s energy security and lower fuel costs for consumers while leveraging American agriculture. “To… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- International farm goods now face stiff tariffs as they enter the U-S. President Trump imposed the tariffs, effective Wednesday. He says it’s an effort to level the playing field for the nation’s farmers. The President also says Europe bans most U-S poultry products, and Australia won’t accept U-S beef, while the U-S purchased… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Kessler’s on their Facebook page announced Thursday that the grocery stores in Aberdeen & Miller will no longer be family owned by the end of April. Owner, Reed Kessler wrote that the business will be taken over by Coborn’s Inc. based on St Cloud, MN. Kessler wrote “This has been one of the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Presentation Sisters of Aberdeen announce plans to create a beautiful outdoor green space for the public on a portion of its Presentation Heights property. The Sisters have made the decision to remove the main building, known as the Motherhouse (Presentation Convent main building), and create a natural space that promotes tranquility… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The city of Aberdeen over the past two days have received over an inch of moisture since Tuesday morning.  Of that 9.3 inches of snow has accumulated during that time. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton announced that the burn ban that was in the discussion will not be taking place at this time.… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Following the adjournment of the 100th South Dakota legislative session, District 4 Senator Stephanie Sauder spoke offering her insights on the session’s outcomes, key legislative debates, and her concerns for the state’s future economic development. Senator Sauder, who previously served in the House, noted that her experience in the Senate felt different, possibly… Read more »

PIERRE & WATERTOWN, S.D.(KCCR & KXLG)- The United States Department of Transportation has awarded a four-year Essential Air Service contract to SkyWest Airlines to service Pierre with commercial air service until 2029.  Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says the U-S D-O-T announced the decision Tuesday afternoon. Huizenga says SkyWest’s low bid… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDNA)- David Owen, president of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is retiring later this year. Michael Bender of Bender Companies in Sioux Falls, chair of the organization, made the announcement in a media release today. Bender said, “David has led this organization for more than a quarter of a century and has… Read more »