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 »
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Aberdeen weather update
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 »
District 4 Senator Stephanie Sauder looks back at the session
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 »
USDOT award EAS contracts for Watertown & Pierre Airports to Skywest
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 »
District 1 legislators reflect on 100th session
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 1 legislators Representative Logan Manhart & Senator Micheal Rohl appeared on the KSDN Nightly Report Tuesday to look back on the 100th legislative session. Representative Manhart had two bills he primed. One address Bitcoin(HB1202). The other was HB1201 which dealt with school employees and gender ideology. Senator Rohl primed 11 bills that… Read more »
President of the SD Chamber of Commerce, David Owen to retire in August
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 »
Economic numbers for March in Mid-America region
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional economy turned in its best performance in nearly three years last month. Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index plummeted a month ago…but jumped this month. Creighton economist Dr. Ernie Goss says tariff talk is producing some big swings in the economy. South Dakota had the second highest reading in the nine-state… Read more »
Summer studies to be considered by SD Legislature
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- As the dust settles on the 2025 Legislative Session, lawmakers are looking ahead to next year. The Legislature’s Executive Board approved summer study topics before heading home Monday. Sioux Falls Republican Senator Chris Karr. In addition to the interim studies, the board also voted to establish a liaison committee to monitor the impact… Read more »
SD State Fair announce Lee Brice to perform in 2025
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Still five months out from the 2025 South Dakota State Fair. Candi Briley announced the final headliner for the grandstand for this years event. She first gave a recap of previously announced entertainment. To this point county music has not been addressed. Candi announced the final headliner. Ticket sales are just a couple… Read more »
Recap of Brown County Commission meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission heard from Equalization Director Gene Loeschke(Les-key) about the upcoming schedule for the month of April. Loeschke discuss what’s will be on the agenda for the meetings being held each Tuesday. Leoschke moved on to talk about how assessment is broken down in Brown County. Governor Rhoden’s bill(SB216) dealt with… Read more »