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U.S Army Corps of Engineer update Missouri River Basin reservoirs

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- When combined, the three big reservoirs in the Upper Missouri River Basin are coming out of winter about 2 million acre feet below the top of the “Carryover Multiple Use Zone.” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reservoir Regulation Team Leader Ryan Larsen says that’s lower than they’d like it to be. Larsen… Read more »

U.S Army Corps of Engineer update Missouri River Basin reservoirs

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- When combined, the three big reservoirs in the Upper Missouri River Basin are coming out of winter about 2 million acre feet below the top of the “Carryover Multiple Use Zone.” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Reservoir Regulation Team Leader Ryan Larsen says that’s lower than they’d like it to be. Larsen… Read more »

Tickets for Chamber Week raffle in June go on sale Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – There are over $15,000 worth of prizes up for grabs in the 2024 Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Week raffle. From diamonds to oil changes and hotel stays to camping packages, there’s something for everyone! For a complete list of prizes, go online to cutt.ly/ChamberRaffle. Drawings for prizes will be… Read more »

Tickets for Chamber Week raffle in June go on sale Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – There are over $15,000 worth of prizes up for grabs in the 2024 Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Week raffle. From diamonds to oil changes and hotel stays to camping packages, there’s something for everyone! For a complete list of prizes, go online to cutt.ly/ChamberRaffle. Drawings for prizes will be… Read more »

South Dakota state Veterinarian looking into possible threat of avian flu

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Spring migration is underway, and that brings the threat of the highly contagious bird flu…and this spring there’s a twist. In addition to threatening domestic poultry flocks, a couple of southern states say the flu virus has also been found in swine and dairy herds. South Dakota state veterinarian Beth Thompson says… Read more »

South Dakota state Veterinarian looking into possible threat of avian flu

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Spring migration is underway, and that brings the threat of the highly contagious bird flu…and this spring there’s a twist. In addition to threatening domestic poultry flocks, a couple of southern states say the flu virus has also been found in swine and dairy herds. South Dakota state veterinarian Beth Thompson says… Read more »

Residential fire reported in Aberdeen Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A residential fire was reported Wednesday on South First Street in Aberdeen. Here’s the official statement: “On March 27th, 2024, at approximately 1511 hours, Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 1500 block of South First Street.  When fire crews arrived, smoke and fire were found coming from a single-family residence.  Initially,… Read more »

Residential fire reported in Aberdeen Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A residential fire was reported Wednesday on South First Street in Aberdeen. Here’s the official statement: “On March 27th, 2024, at approximately 1511 hours, Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 1500 block of South First Street.  When fire crews arrived, smoke and fire were found coming from a single-family residence.  Initially,… Read more »

Prep is underway for the 100th session of South Dakota Legislature

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Next year will mark the 100th session of the South Dakota Legislature. A couple of lawmakers, Representative Tony Venhuisen of Sioux Falls and Senator David Wheeler of Huron thought it would be a good idea to commemorate the milestone. A committee has been formed to explore ideas. They met this week and Venhuisen… Read more »

Prep is underway for the 100th session of South Dakota Legislature

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Next year will mark the 100th session of the South Dakota Legislature. A couple of lawmakers, Representative Tony Venhuisen of Sioux Falls and Senator David Wheeler of Huron thought it would be a good idea to commemorate the milestone. A committee has been formed to explore ideas. They met this week and Venhuisen… Read more »

2024 GiveNDay coming Wednesday, April 3rd

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)  – Northern State University and the NSU Foundation are proud to announce the upcoming 2024 GiveNDay, an annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting Wolves students and strengthening community ties. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, and conclude at 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 4. GiveNDay celebrates… Read more »

2024 GiveNDay coming Wednesday, April 3rd

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)  – Northern State University and the NSU Foundation are proud to announce the upcoming 2024 GiveNDay, an annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting Wolves students and strengthening community ties. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, and conclude at 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 4. GiveNDay celebrates… Read more »

SDDVA to host program in Webster on April 12th

WEBSTER, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a free “Coffee, Dinner, and Conversation” program for veterans and spouses. This program is in partnership with Day County Veterans Service Officer Jeff Nelson. The department welcomes the opportunity to visit one-on-one with veterans and their spouses and see what’s brewing! The… Read more »

SDDVA to host program in Webster on April 12th

WEBSTER, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a free “Coffee, Dinner, and Conversation” program for veterans and spouses. This program is in partnership with Day County Veterans Service Officer Jeff Nelson. The department welcomes the opportunity to visit one-on-one with veterans and their spouses and see what’s brewing! The… Read more »

Winter/spring open gym season concluded

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department winter/spring 2024 Open Gym season has concluded.  Gyms will open again for the season in the fall of 2024.  For more information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015.

Winter/spring open gym season concluded

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department winter/spring 2024 Open Gym season has concluded.  Gyms will open again for the season in the fall of 2024.  For more information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015.

Cybersecurity addressed at South Dakota Advisory Council

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota has an important role to fill on the world stage. That’s the position of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, which launched its South Dakota Advisory Council in Sioux Falls Wednesday. Dakota State University Applied Research Corporation CEO Andrea Thompson is part of that council. She was one of the featured… Read more »

Cybersecurity addressed at South Dakota Advisory Council

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota has an important role to fill on the world stage. That’s the position of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, which launched its South Dakota Advisory Council in Sioux Falls Wednesday. Dakota State University Applied Research Corporation CEO Andrea Thompson is part of that council. She was one of the featured… Read more »

Senator Thune address Ukraine at South Dakota Advisory Council

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota is the latest state to join forces with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. The group launched its South Dakota Advisory Council at a luncheon Wednesday that featured Senator John Thune. He was questioned about his support for sending more aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia when Ukraine isn’t… Read more »

Senator Thune address Ukraine at South Dakota Advisory Council

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota is the latest state to join forces with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. The group launched its South Dakota Advisory Council at a luncheon Wednesday that featured Senator John Thune. He was questioned about his support for sending more aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia when Ukraine isn’t… Read more »