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USS Pierre christening happening in Mobile, AL

MOBILE, A.L.(KCCR)- The U-S-S Pierre is floating in the Gulf of Mexico.  Littoral Combat Ship 38 was christened Saturday morning in a ceremony at shipbuilder Austal U-S-A in Mobile, Alabama.  The Pierre’s sponsor, Larissa Thune Hargens donning safety goggles and gloves smashed a champagne bottle over the ship’s bow. Thune-Hargans says Pierre, the city, reflects… Read more »

USS Pierre christening happening in Mobile, AL

MOBILE, A.L.(KCCR)- The U-S-S Pierre is floating in the Gulf of Mexico.  Littoral Combat Ship 38 was christened Saturday morning in a ceremony at shipbuilder Austal U-S-A in Mobile, Alabama.  The Pierre’s sponsor, Larissa Thune Hargens donning safety goggles and gloves smashed a champagne bottle over the ship’s bow. Thune-Hargans says Pierre, the city, reflects… Read more »

Gov. Kristi Noem calls on tribes, federal government to crack down on cartels

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem once again traveled to the US-Mexico border and once again came back to the state and lambasted the federal government and tribes, telling them to do more to crack down on cartel activity. Governor Noem is back in South Dakota after visiting 20 deployed… Read more »

Gov. Kristi Noem calls on tribes, federal government to crack down on cartels

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem once again traveled to the US-Mexico border and once again came back to the state and lambasted the federal government and tribes, telling them to do more to crack down on cartel activity. Governor Noem is back in South Dakota after visiting 20 deployed… Read more »

Get to know Brown County Commission Candidate Kyler Dinger

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commission Candidate Kyler Dinger appeared on Friday on the KSDN Evening Report to talk about his campaign. Dinger talks about his background. Dinger talks about his motivation to run one of two county commission seat. Dinger discuss his platform if elected to the commission. Dinger talks about the ways he would… Read more »

Get to know Brown County Commission Candidate Kyler Dinger

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commission Candidate Kyler Dinger appeared on Friday on the KSDN Evening Report to talk about his campaign. Dinger talks about his background. Dinger talks about his motivation to run one of two county commission seat. Dinger discuss his platform if elected to the commission. Dinger talks about the ways he would… Read more »

Get to know Brown County Commission Candidate Michael Carlsen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Michael Carlsen appeared on KSDN Midday Report on Friday to discuss his candidacy for one of two Brown County Commission seats available. Carlsen tells us a little bit about his background. Carlsen talks about his platform if he’s elected Carlsen discuss what he would like to see done with a regional jail here… Read more »

Get to know Brown County Commission Candidate Michael Carlsen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Michael Carlsen appeared on KSDN Midday Report on Friday to discuss his candidacy for one of two Brown County Commission seats available. Carlsen tells us a little bit about his background. Carlsen talks about his platform if he’s elected Carlsen discuss what he would like to see done with a regional jail here… Read more »

Dedication for completion of highway project in Winner was held Friday

WINNER, S.D.(KCCR)- State and local officials gathered in Winner Friday to celebrate the completion of a two-year construction project on U-S Highway 18 and State Highway 44. Winner Area Engineer Doug Sherman the project had it’s beginnings over a decade ago. Reede Construction of Aberdeen was one of two contractors on the project.  Project Superintendent… Read more »

Dedication for completion of highway project in Winner was held Friday

WINNER, S.D.(KCCR)- State and local officials gathered in Winner Friday to celebrate the completion of a two-year construction project on U-S Highway 18 and State Highway 44. Winner Area Engineer Doug Sherman the project had it’s beginnings over a decade ago. Reede Construction of Aberdeen was one of two contractors on the project.  Project Superintendent… Read more »

Deadline to register to vote for the June Primary is Monday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- If you aren’t a registered voter in South Dakota but you want to cast a ballot in the June 4, 2024, Primary Election, you have until 5pm local time on Monday to fill out a voter registration form. Secretary of State Monae Johnson says there are multiple places a person can go to… Read more »

Deadline to register to vote for the June Primary is Monday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- If you aren’t a registered voter in South Dakota but you want to cast a ballot in the June 4, 2024, Primary Election, you have until 5pm local time on Monday to fill out a voter registration form. Secretary of State Monae Johnson says there are multiple places a person can go to… Read more »

Abortion amendment officially on the November Ballot

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Secretary of State Monae Johnson announced that her office had validated a submitted petition for an initiated amendment on Wednesday. The ballot question, titled Constitutional Amendment G, would establish a right to abortion in the Constitution of South Dakota. An initiated amendment currently requires 35,017 valid signatures to appear… Read more »

Abortion amendment officially on the November Ballot

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Secretary of State Monae Johnson announced that her office had validated a submitted petition for an initiated amendment on Wednesday. The ballot question, titled Constitutional Amendment G, would establish a right to abortion in the Constitution of South Dakota. An initiated amendment currently requires 35,017 valid signatures to appear… Read more »

U.S. House Ag Committee release draft of next Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Friday, the House Agriculture Committee published draft text of the Farm Bill, which includes several of U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson’s (R-S.D.) priorities for farmers, ranchers, and rural Americans. “This Farm Bill is strong and provides real, tangible updates to farm country,”said Johnson. “I’ve been working with the Ag Committee on… Read more »

U.S. House Ag Committee release draft of next Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Friday, the House Agriculture Committee published draft text of the Farm Bill, which includes several of U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson’s (R-S.D.) priorities for farmers, ranchers, and rural Americans. “This Farm Bill is strong and provides real, tangible updates to farm country,”said Johnson. “I’ve been working with the Ag Committee on… Read more »

Toby Doeden discuss Dakota First Action PAC

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this year Toby Doeden announced an exploratory committee to talk about a potential run for the U.S. House challenging Congressman Dusty Johnson. Doeden talks about his motivation to get involved in politics after sitting on the sidelines all these years. Doeden in the end elected not to run & explains why. What… Read more »

Toby Doeden discuss Dakota First Action PAC

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this year Toby Doeden announced an exploratory committee to talk about a potential run for the U.S. House challenging Congressman Dusty Johnson. Doeden talks about his motivation to get involved in politics after sitting on the sidelines all these years. Doeden in the end elected not to run & explains why. What… Read more »

Senator Thune honor law enforcement during National Police Week

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- This week is National Police Week.  On Thursday, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to honor the sacrifices that they make. Senator Thune talks about the stress of being a policeman in today’s society. Senator Thune discuss how dedicated cops have to be across the country. Senator Thune… Read more »

Senator Thune honor law enforcement during National Police Week

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- This week is National Police Week.  On Thursday, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to honor the sacrifices that they make. Senator Thune talks about the stress of being a policeman in today’s society. Senator Thune discuss how dedicated cops have to be across the country. Senator Thune… Read more »