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Aberdeen residents now can discharge water from sump pump into sewer system

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Effective October 21, 2024, Aberdeen residents are authorized to begin discharging water from their sump pumps into the sanitary sewer system for the winter season. Residents will be notified in the spring when discharge should be re-directed to the curb and gutter outside the property. All sump pumps, drain tile and groundwater… Read more »

Aberdeen residents now can discharge water from sump pump into sewer system

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Effective October 21, 2024, Aberdeen residents are authorized to begin discharging water from their sump pumps into the sanitary sewer system for the winter season. Residents will be notified in the spring when discharge should be re-directed to the curb and gutter outside the property. All sump pumps, drain tile and groundwater… Read more »

Salvation Army to do food drive at Ken’s and Kessler’s on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release)—The Salvation Army is set to be the beneficiary of The Sioux Council Boy Scouts of America’s Scouting for Food Fill a Tent event. Read on below for more details. WHAT:  Area Boy Scouts are hosting this special event, in which the general public is encouraged to bring nonperishable food items and… Read more »

Salvation Army to do food drive at Ken’s and Kessler’s on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release)—The Salvation Army is set to be the beneficiary of The Sioux Council Boy Scouts of America’s Scouting for Food Fill a Tent event. Read on below for more details. WHAT:  Area Boy Scouts are hosting this special event, in which the general public is encouraged to bring nonperishable food items and… Read more »

Northern State University to host “A Harvest of Jazz” concert on Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m., the Northern State University Music Department will present a jazz concert featuring Northern’s 1 p.m. Jazz Ensemble, directed by Fritz Hemke, and 2 p.m. Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Grant Manhart. The concert will take place in the Jewett Theater at the Johnson Fine Arts… Read more »

Northern State University to host “A Harvest of Jazz” concert on Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m., the Northern State University Music Department will present a jazz concert featuring Northern’s 1 p.m. Jazz Ensemble, directed by Fritz Hemke, and 2 p.m. Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Grant Manhart. The concert will take place in the Jewett Theater at the Johnson Fine Arts… Read more »

Polls showing waning support on various ballot measures

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD News Watch)- Support for ballot measures on abortion rights, open primaries and repealing the state food tax has dipped since May, according to a statewide poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Close race on abortion: Amendment G, a citizen-led effort to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, is supported by… Read more »

Polls showing waning support on various ballot measures

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD News Watch)- Support for ballot measures on abortion rights, open primaries and repealing the state food tax has dipped since May, according to a statewide poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Close race on abortion: Amendment G, a citizen-led effort to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, is supported by… Read more »

SD Dept of Health sponsor program to promote employment in medical field

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Health Department is trying to help Middle and High School students dream about a career in the medical field. The Department is helping sponsor more than 30 “Scrub Camps” for High Schoolers, and “Camp Meds” for Middle Schoolers. Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says clinics and hospitals need help, and for… Read more »

SD Dept of Health sponsor program to promote employment in medical field

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota Health Department is trying to help Middle and High School students dream about a career in the medical field. The Department is helping sponsor more than 30 “Scrub Camps” for High Schoolers, and “Camp Meds” for Middle Schoolers. Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says clinics and hospitals need help, and for… Read more »

Legislators receive reports on state penitentiary & Department of Revenue

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota Legislators were given a more complete picture on the recent lockdown at the state penitentiary. Corrections Secretary Kelly Wasko appeared before the Legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee this morning. She says correctional officers removed all kinds of contraband from penitentiary facilities over a two-week period at the end of September.… Read more »

Legislators receive reports on state penitentiary & Department of Revenue

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota Legislators were given a more complete picture on the recent lockdown at the state penitentiary. Corrections Secretary Kelly Wasko appeared before the Legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee this morning. She says correctional officers removed all kinds of contraband from penitentiary facilities over a two-week period at the end of September.… Read more »

Applications now being taken for Leadership Aberdeen 2025

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Applications are now being taken for Leadership Aberdeen 2025. Leadership Aberdeen is a comprehensive leadership training program that provides participants with the opportunity to sharpen their skills, share their experiences, and make life-long connections with fellow participants. Participants will follow a 13-week curriculum which focuses on improving their individual skills by… Read more »

Applications now being taken for Leadership Aberdeen 2025

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Applications are now being taken for Leadership Aberdeen 2025. Leadership Aberdeen is a comprehensive leadership training program that provides participants with the opportunity to sharpen their skills, share their experiences, and make life-long connections with fellow participants. Participants will follow a 13-week curriculum which focuses on improving their individual skills by… Read more »

12th annual Hat & Mitten Drive now underway

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee is holding their 12th annual Hat & Mitten Drive for elementary school children. The drive will run from October 8 through December 9, 2024, at which time the items will be distributed to public and private schools in Aberdeen. In addition to new… Read more »

12th annual Hat & Mitten Drive now underway

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee is holding their 12th annual Hat & Mitten Drive for elementary school children. The drive will run from October 8 through December 9, 2024, at which time the items will be distributed to public and private schools in Aberdeen. In addition to new… Read more »

Deadline to register to vote for November elections is TODAY

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- If you aren’t a registered voter in South Dakota but you want to cast a ballot in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election, you have until 5pm local time on Monday to fill out a voter registration form. If you aren’t sure if you’re registered under your current address, Secretary of State Monae… Read more »

Deadline to register to vote for November elections is TODAY

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- If you aren’t a registered voter in South Dakota but you want to cast a ballot in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election, you have until 5pm local time on Monday to fill out a voter registration form. If you aren’t sure if you’re registered under your current address, Secretary of State Monae… Read more »

Representative Brandei Schaefbauer talks about her campaign for District 3 House seat

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Representative Brandei Schaefbauer is looking to seek her second term in the South Dakota House representing District 3 which is the city of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer addressed some of the priorities for the city of Aberdeen starting with getting fresh water from the Missouri River to the city. Schaefbauer also discuss getting more funding… Read more »

Representative Brandei Schaefbauer talks about her campaign for District 3 House seat

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Representative Brandei Schaefbauer is looking to seek her second term in the South Dakota House representing District 3 which is the city of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer addressed some of the priorities for the city of Aberdeen starting with getting fresh water from the Missouri River to the city. Schaefbauer also discuss getting more funding… Read more »