WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Plentiful rain over the past week has taken parts of South Dakota out of drought conditions. The South Dakota Drought Monitor, updated weekly, shows parts of 14 counties are no longer in drought conditions. Those counties are Corson, Campbell, Perkins, Meade, McPherson, Ziebach, Faulk, Hyde, Sully, Hughes, Lyman, Tripp, Davison and Hanson. Only… Read more »
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Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry setting up bus trip to Minnesota Twins game
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Thursday, June 26, a chartered bus will travel to Minneapolis to watch the Minnesota Twins play the Seattle Mariners at Target Field. This is a great opportunity for youth to watch a professional baseball game. It also is a fun family outing and senior citizens are also invited to come along.… Read more »
Holiday Garbage Change
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Memorial Day Holiday observance Monday, May 26, 2025, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7:00 A.M., Tuesday. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday. Recycling… Read more »
Modern Day Health Care to move to new location
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Modern Day Health Care is excited to announce that our Aberdeen clinic is moving to a new, conveniently located space at 1409 6th Ave SE, Suite #1. We will begin seeing patients at our new location starting Tuesday, May 27, 2025. This move marks an exciting chapter in our commitment to… Read more »
U.S. House passes President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill
Washington, D.C.(HubCityRadio) – On Thursday The U.S. House of Representative passed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” on a 215-214 vote. Congressman Dusty Johnson released the following statement after the bill was passed: “This bill is a strong conservative work product, and one that is long overdue. It delivers a historic spending reduction and roots out… Read more »
State Division of Criminal Investigation gets authority to help ICE with immigration, criminal efforts in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has authorized the state Division of Criminal Investigation to obtain the authority [287(g)] to help federal officials enforce United States immigration laws in South Dakota. Jackley said fentanyl and other illegal drugs brought into the country by cartels and illegal immigrants continue to be a major problem… Read more »
Governor Rhoden requests partnership between Highway Patrol and ICE
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden sent a letter of intent requesting a Memorandum of Agreement to allow the South Dakota Highway Patrol to assist in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) actions to keep America safe. He sent this letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security… Read more »
Congressman Johnson’sTEENS Act improves work opportunities for teenagers
Washington, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills (TEENS) Act, which provides more work opportunities for 14- and 15-year-olds. Currently, teenagers are not permitted to work past 7 PM during months when school is in session and are limited to 18 hours of work per… Read more »
City of Watertown moving closer to naming new City Manager
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The search for a new City Manager in Watertown is nearing its conclusion, with Mayor Ried Holien announcing at Monday’s council meeting that the Succession Planning Committee has finalized a list of candidates. Speaking on Wednesday’s ‘From the Halls of City Hall, Mayor Holien expressed confidence in the vetting process, stating that the… Read more »
Sailors of USS Pierre appeared at the State Capitol this week
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Another group of sailors that have been assigned to the United States Navy’s USS Pierre (LCS38) littoral combat ship are in South Dakota’s Capitol city this week, learning about their ship’s namesake. Commissioning Committee member Mike Mehlhaff, Jr., told the Pierre City Commission that the group had a busy day Tuesday. If you… Read more »