News Category: Pure Country News

House Majority Leader Op-ed dealing with “Landowner Bill of Rights”

PIERRE, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- Earlier this year, the Legislature passed a bill known as the “Landowner Bill of Rights.” It places regulations on proposed carbon pipelines that could be built in South Dakota and requires them to pay additional money annually to landowners and counties. The bill had strong bipartisan support and was signed into law by… Read more »

House Majority Leader Op-ed dealing with “Landowner Bill of Rights”

PIERRE, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- Earlier this year, the Legislature passed a bill known as the “Landowner Bill of Rights.” It places regulations on proposed carbon pipelines that could be built in South Dakota and requires them to pay additional money annually to landowners and counties. The bill had strong bipartisan support and was signed into law by… Read more »

Congressman Johnson will be at Warner, Webster, Florence, & Watertown Friday

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Friday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will visit with students at Warner School and Webster Area High School. Later that afternoon, Johnson will tour Joy Ranch in Florence and tour Newava in Watertown. What:   Warner School Visit When:  Friday, April 26, 9:20 AM CT Where: Warner School 110 1st… Read more »

Congressman Johnson will be at Warner, Webster, Florence, & Watertown Friday

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Friday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will visit with students at Warner School and Webster Area High School. Later that afternoon, Johnson will tour Joy Ranch in Florence and tour Newava in Watertown. What:   Warner School Visit When:  Friday, April 26, 9:20 AM CT Where: Warner School 110 1st… Read more »

Northern State University hires new Chief Enrollment Management Officer

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Northern State University has named Eric Kline to the position of chief enrollment management officer, a pivotal role that will shape the future of the institution and its students. Kline is currently the director of the Northern Academy and an adjunct professor at Northern State University. He will officially begin his… Read more »

Northern State University hires new Chief Enrollment Management Officer

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Northern State University has named Eric Kline to the position of chief enrollment management officer, a pivotal role that will shape the future of the institution and its students. Kline is currently the director of the Northern Academy and an adjunct professor at Northern State University. He will officially begin his… Read more »

Drug Take Back Day coming this Saturday

(Press Release)- Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a bi-annual event sponsored by the D-E-A. The goal – to remind Americans to get rid of any unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications in their medicine cabinets. To make it easy, CVS Pharmacy has safe medication disposal kiosks available year-round at nearly 4,000 of their… Read more »

Drug Take Back Day coming this Saturday

(Press Release)- Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a bi-annual event sponsored by the D-E-A. The goal – to remind Americans to get rid of any unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications in their medicine cabinets. To make it easy, CVS Pharmacy has safe medication disposal kiosks available year-round at nearly 4,000 of their… Read more »

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SD Department of Education launch new program to improve child literacy

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The state of South Dakota is rolling out a new program designed to boost child literacy rates. The legislature passed a six-million dollar appropriation for the initiative based on the Science of Reading. Education Department Secretary, Dr. Joe Graves, provided an update this week to the state Board of Education Standards. Graves says… Read more »

SD Department of Education launch new program to improve child literacy

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PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The state of South Dakota is rolling out a new program designed to boost child literacy rates. The legislature passed a six-million dollar appropriation for the initiative based on the Science of Reading. Education Department Secretary, Dr. Joe Graves, provided an update this week to the state Board of Education Standards. Graves says… Read more »

Water to be turned off in parts of Aberdeen for utility work

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30 am on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, water will be off intermittently in the following areas for utility work: 9th Ave. SW from S. 5th St. to S. 8th St. 8th St. from 8th Ave. SW to 9th Ave. SW 8th Ave. SW from S. 8th St. to S.… Read more »

Water to be turned off in parts of Aberdeen for utility work

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30 am on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, water will be off intermittently in the following areas for utility work: 9th Ave. SW from S. 5th St. to S. 8th St. 8th St. from 8th Ave. SW to 9th Ave. SW 8th Ave. SW from S. 8th St. to S.… Read more »

11 inmates face charges related to March ‘disturbances’ at South Dakota State Penitentiary

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO & Argus Leader)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is charging 11 inmates with criminal charges related to the late March “disturbances” at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Jackley talks about the charges being filed. Jackley lets the public knows these charges need to be taken seriously. The 11 inmates charged are the… Read more »

11 inmates face charges related to March ‘disturbances’ at South Dakota State Penitentiary

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO & Argus Leader)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is charging 11 inmates with criminal charges related to the late March “disturbances” at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Jackley talks about the charges being filed. Jackley lets the public knows these charges need to be taken seriously. The 11 inmates charged are the… Read more »

SDSU students excelling in NASA competitions

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)- Students at SDSU are making a habit out of scoring well in NASA competitions. They’ve been working hard since last summer on the “Break the Ice” lunar excavator. The team is under the watchful eye of Dr. Todd Letcher. Now, a second team working on a new project has also advanced in another… Read more »

SDSU students excelling in NASA competitions

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)- Students at SDSU are making a habit out of scoring well in NASA competitions. They’ve been working hard since last summer on the “Break the Ice” lunar excavator. The team is under the watchful eye of Dr. Todd Letcher. Now, a second team working on a new project has also advanced in another… Read more »

South Dakota Department of Health break ground on new Workforce & Education Center

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Department of Health officially broke ground today (April 23, 2024) for its new Workforce and Education Center in Pierre. Governor Kristi Noem said she first proposed the facility in her 2021 budget. State Health Lab Director Dr. Tim Southern said when complete, it will include a state-of-the-art health laboratory. Health… Read more »

South Dakota Department of Health break ground on new Workforce & Education Center

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Department of Health officially broke ground today (April 23, 2024) for its new Workforce and Education Center in Pierre. Governor Kristi Noem said she first proposed the facility in her 2021 budget. State Health Lab Director Dr. Tim Southern said when complete, it will include a state-of-the-art health laboratory. Health… Read more »

South Dakota State Fair to add paid admission day

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- A change is in place for this years South Dakota State Fair as they are excited to announce an expansion of the fair week adding a paid admission day on Wednesday.  Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hunter Roberts was in Huron last Thursday at the Lincoln Day… Read more »

South Dakota State Fair to add paid admission day

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- A change is in place for this years South Dakota State Fair as they are excited to announce an expansion of the fair week adding a paid admission day on Wednesday.  Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hunter Roberts was in Huron last Thursday at the Lincoln Day… Read more »