News Category: Pure Country News

Governor Rhoden spoke to students at Boys State

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Thursday night was the annual Governor’s Dinner at Boys State on the campus of Northern State University. Governor Larry Rhoden talked about what message he wanted to send to the students. Rhoden offered advice to the students.  He talked about learning everyday since becoming Governor in February. Rhoden wants to make sure opportunities… Read more »

Governor Rhoden spoke to students at Boys State

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Thursday night was the annual Governor’s Dinner at Boys State on the campus of Northern State University. Governor Larry Rhoden talked about what message he wanted to send to the students. Rhoden offered advice to the students.  He talked about learning everyday since becoming Governor in February. Rhoden wants to make sure opportunities… Read more »

Update on Richmond Lake Dam project

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, South Dakota Commissioner of School and Public Lands, Brock Greenfield provided an update on the latest on the Richmond Lake Dam project. Greenfield talks some of the tasks that needs to be done to prepare for the project. Greenfield provide an update on the bidding process for this project. Greenfield express… Read more »

Update on Richmond Lake Dam project

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, South Dakota Commissioner of School and Public Lands, Brock Greenfield provided an update on the latest on the Richmond Lake Dam project. Greenfield talks some of the tasks that needs to be done to prepare for the project. Greenfield provide an update on the bidding process for this project. Greenfield express… Read more »

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Fewer eyes on the sky: NWS forecast reductions raise concerns in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) South Dakota’s three National Weather Service (NWS) forecast offices are short of staff and sending up fewer weather balloons that gather important data in response to federal budget cuts and a hiring freeze, as tornado and thunderstorm season ramps up. The NWS, part of the National Oceanic and… Read more »

Fewer eyes on the sky: NWS forecast reductions raise concerns in South Dakota

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) South Dakota’s three National Weather Service (NWS) forecast offices are short of staff and sending up fewer weather balloons that gather important data in response to federal budget cuts and a hiring freeze, as tornado and thunderstorm season ramps up. The NWS, part of the National Oceanic and… Read more »

2025 State Trap Tournament Scheduled in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Teams from around the state will gather at the Aberdeen Gun Club for the 2025 Trap Shooting State Championships with the South Dakota State High School Clay Target League this weekend. The state competition begins on Friday, June 6 with the Skeet shooting competition as all three Aberdeen high school’s will… Read more »

2025 State Trap Tournament Scheduled in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Teams from around the state will gather at the Aberdeen Gun Club for the 2025 Trap Shooting State Championships with the South Dakota State High School Clay Target League this weekend. The state competition begins on Friday, June 6 with the Skeet shooting competition as all three Aberdeen high school’s will… Read more »

North Dakota man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (DRGNEWS) A federal judge has sentenced a Mandan, North Dakota, man convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death. The sentencing took place on May 19, 2025. Carlin Mellette, age 29, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered to forfeit the… Read more »

North Dakota man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (DRGNEWS) A federal judge has sentenced a Mandan, North Dakota, man convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death. The sentencing took place on May 19, 2025. Carlin Mellette, age 29, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered to forfeit the… Read more »

Aberdeen Downtown Association announce first concert for Summer Concert Series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We are thrilled to announce our first Summer Concert Series of 2025: Kat Perkins! Kat Perkins’ rock band Scarlet Haze gained national popularity after opening for Bon Jovi, and her great run competing on The Voice make her a household name in music talent. Kat brings pop, edgy rock, and Top 40… Read more »

Aberdeen Downtown Association announce first concert for Summer Concert Series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We are thrilled to announce our first Summer Concert Series of 2025: Kat Perkins! Kat Perkins’ rock band Scarlet Haze gained national popularity after opening for Bon Jovi, and her great run competing on The Voice make her a household name in music talent. Kat brings pop, edgy rock, and Top 40… Read more »

What it means to be a Republican or Democrat in South Dakota

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Representative Al Novstrup & Erik Muckey told members at Boys State what being a Republician(Novstrup) or a Democrat(Muckey) is in the state of South Dakota. Al Novstrup(R): Novstrup discuss how the party believes in freedom. Novstrup discuss working across the aisle with Democrats. Novstrup weigh in on the Big Beautiful Bill… Read more »

What it means to be a Republican or Democrat in South Dakota

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Representative Al Novstrup & Erik Muckey told members at Boys State what being a Republician(Novstrup) or a Democrat(Muckey) is in the state of South Dakota. Al Novstrup(R): Novstrup discuss how the party believes in freedom. Novstrup discuss working across the aisle with Democrats. Novstrup weigh in on the Big Beautiful Bill… Read more »

Denver Air Connection to contract Pierre & Watertown airports through July

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–It was merely a formality, but this week, the U.S. Department of Transportation extended Denver Air Connection’s Essential Air Service contract to serve airports in Watertown and Pierre for up to two more months. The original four-year contract expired May 31st, at which time SkyWest was to take over air service in the… Read more »

Denver Air Connection to contract Pierre & Watertown airports through July

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–It was merely a formality, but this week, the U.S. Department of Transportation extended Denver Air Connection’s Essential Air Service contract to serve airports in Watertown and Pierre for up to two more months. The original four-year contract expired May 31st, at which time SkyWest was to take over air service in the… Read more »

Watertown Police perform checks on vape and smoke shops

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Watertown police conducted compliance checks at eight vape and smoke shops in the city late last month to ensure businesses were not selling certain illegal THC and Delta products. One of those eight businesses, Smokes R Us, sold Delta 8 gummies to an underage buyer. That employee received a citation for selling to… Read more »

Watertown Police perform checks on vape and smoke shops

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Watertown police conducted compliance checks at eight vape and smoke shops in the city late last month to ensure businesses were not selling certain illegal THC and Delta products. One of those eight businesses, Smokes R Us, sold Delta 8 gummies to an underage buyer. That employee received a citation for selling to… Read more »

Congressman Johnson defend Big Beautiful Bill during Tele Town Hall

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson defended the so-called “big, beautiful bill” during a telephone town hall last Wednesday night. He said the legislation extends Trump-era tax cuts and adds new breaks for working families. Johnson faced questions about concerns over Medicaid work requirements and spending cuts. A poll during the town… Read more »

Congressman Johnson defend Big Beautiful Bill during Tele Town Hall

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson defended the so-called “big, beautiful bill” during a telephone town hall last Wednesday night. He said the legislation extends Trump-era tax cuts and adds new breaks for working families. Johnson faced questions about concerns over Medicaid work requirements and spending cuts. A poll during the town… Read more »