HURON, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Law enforcement has left an area along the James River northeast of Huron. A neighbor who lives nearby tells KELOLAND News the team of searchers is gone, and the road leading up to the area appears to be back open. At this time Wednesday, crews were using boats and had set… Read more »
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Chad Madsen named Parademic of the Year by South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association
WEBSTER, S.D.(KXLG)- Chad Madsen, Director of the Day County Ambulance Service in Webster, has been named the Paramedic of the Year by the South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association. His excellence in patient care, advocacy, professionalism, and continuous commitment to professional education earned him the honor. The association said that his dedication to patients and… Read more »
Pierre politicos form coalition to find middle ground on carbon pipelines
PIERRE, S.D.(The Dakota Scout)- Two seasoned South Dakota politicos on the opposite sides of the carbon dioxide pipeline debate are joining forces to attempt to find a path forward for an ethanol industry need. Jason Glodt and Rob Skjonsberg, both of Pierre, announced Nov. 30 the formation of the South Dakota Ag Alliance, a nonprofit organization… Read more »
Brown County volunteer recognized by the South Dakota Farmers Union
HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Educating youth is something Margaret Sumption has been passionate about most of her life. “I have always enjoyed kids, and as a teacher I found that they are generally happy and certainly every day is different,” Sumption explains. Sumption was recognized by South Dakota Farmers Union for her service to rural youth… Read more »
St. Mary’s Christmas Cookie Sale
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – St. Mary’s Catholic Church extends an invitation out to everyone for their Christmas cookie sale taking place on Saturday, December 9th. The cookie sale will be at St. Mary’s Parish Hall located at 409 2nd Ave NE in Aberdeen. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. and… Read more »
Governor Noem endorse bill introduced by Congressman Johnson dealing with China
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD) introduced legislation to allow states to prohibit state funds from bankrolling the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP); Governor Kristi Noem endorsed the legislation. “I am grateful that Congressman Johnson sees the national security threat that China poses,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “Protecting… Read more »
South Dakota Farmer’s Union convention taking place Friday & Saturday
HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The South Dakota Farmer’s Union is having its 108th annual convention on November 30th and December 1st at the Crossroads Hotel and Huron Event Center in Huron. The event was cancelled last year due to weather but this year they are expecting over 200 South Dakota farmers and ranchers to attend… Read more »
Chickens coming to the Pierre city limits?
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Is the topic of urban chickens about to start clucking again in the Capital City? The idea was brought forward Tuesday night by Paul Giovanetti during the public comment period of this week’s Pierre City Commission meeting. Giovanetti says those ordinances in other cities did not permit roosters. He says a handful of… Read more »
Retirement Laws Committee to meet Wednesday, December 6th
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The Retirement Laws Committee will hold their first meeting of the 2023 Interim, a joint meeting with the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) Board of Trustees, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. (CT). The meeting is being conducted via electronic conference and at the SDRS office, 222 East Capitol… Read more »
Sanford Aberdeen recognized for their performance
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — As part of National Rural Health Day, Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in outcomes. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in quality, outcomes… Read more »