News Category: Pure Country News

Road Closed – S. Washington St. from 11th Ave. SE to 12th Ave. SE

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED:   Beginning at 7am on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for watermain replacement: S. Washington St. from 11th Ave. SE to 12th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed from 7am to 5pm Tuesday thru Friday, June 14th, or until completed.  The… Read more »

Road Closed – S. Washington St. from 11th Ave. SE to 12th Ave. SE

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED:   Beginning at 7am on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for watermain replacement: S. Washington St. from 11th Ave. SE to 12th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed from 7am to 5pm Tuesday thru Friday, June 14th, or until completed.  The… Read more »

Representative Fred Deutsch comment on Nazi protest in Pierre Saturday

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- Local Representative Fred Deutsch of Florence, SD, recently prime sponsored an approved and signed into law bill, House Bill 1076, which is a South Dakota law that requires the South Dakota Division of Human Rights to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism when investigating claims of unfair… Read more »

Representative Fred Deutsch comment on Nazi protest in Pierre Saturday

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- Local Representative Fred Deutsch of Florence, SD, recently prime sponsored an approved and signed into law bill, House Bill 1076, which is a South Dakota law that requires the South Dakota Division of Human Rights to consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism when investigating claims of unfair… Read more »

Vehicle stuck in construction zone in Hamlin County

HAZEL, S.D.(Press Release)-  A vehicle was found stuck in a road construction site in Hamlin County early Sunday morning, leading to citations for a local woman. At approximately 1 a.m. on June 9th, 2024, a vehicle reportedly bypassed road closure barricades on County Road 438 and 183rd Street. The vehicle subsequently became stuck at the… Read more »

Vehicle stuck in construction zone in Hamlin County

HAZEL, S.D.(Press Release)-  A vehicle was found stuck in a road construction site in Hamlin County early Sunday morning, leading to citations for a local woman. At approximately 1 a.m. on June 9th, 2024, a vehicle reportedly bypassed road closure barricades on County Road 438 and 183rd Street. The vehicle subsequently became stuck at the… Read more »

City-wide spraying for mosquitoes scheduled for Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, June 11th between the hours of 8:45 PM and 1:00 AM with a backup date of Wednesday, June 12th if inclement weather suspends Tuesday’s spray. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.  The mosquito control… Read more »

City-wide spraying for mosquitoes scheduled for Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, June 11th between the hours of 8:45 PM and 1:00 AM with a backup date of Wednesday, June 12th if inclement weather suspends Tuesday’s spray. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.  The mosquito control… Read more »

Nathan Sanderson

South Dakota Retailers Association oppose repeal of grocery tax

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A new poll shows two-thirds of South Dakota voters support a repeal on the sales tax on food…but observers say that support is based on false information. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says the repeal measure’s language goes much further than repealing the tax on groceries…and that spells trouble.… Read more »

South Dakota Retailers Association oppose repeal of grocery tax

Nathan Sanderson

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A new poll shows two-thirds of South Dakota voters support a repeal on the sales tax on food…but observers say that support is based on false information. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says the repeal measure’s language goes much further than repealing the tax on groceries…and that spells trouble.… Read more »

30-year-old Sioux Falls man faces three first degree murder charges

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A 30-year-old Sioux Falls man is in the Minnehaha County Jail facing three counts of first-degree murder charges in Lincoln County from an early morning shooting Saturday in southwest Sioux Falls. According to Sioux Falls Police Lt. Aaron Nyberg, the shooting suspect, Justin Cody Rackley, was arrested Saturday after officers found… Read more »

30-year-old Sioux Falls man faces three first degree murder charges

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A 30-year-old Sioux Falls man is in the Minnehaha County Jail facing three counts of first-degree murder charges in Lincoln County from an early morning shooting Saturday in southwest Sioux Falls. According to Sioux Falls Police Lt. Aaron Nyberg, the shooting suspect, Justin Cody Rackley, was arrested Saturday after officers found… Read more »

Congressmen Johnson, Davids create bipartisan sustainable aviation caucus to reduce environmental impact, boost financial security

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Monday, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) announced the creation of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus (CSAC). Co-chaired by Davids and Johnson, the caucus will work to reduce the aviation industry’s environmental impact and maximize its financial sustainability. By accessing federal policy, holding forums, and bringing together… Read more »

Congressmen Johnson, Davids create bipartisan sustainable aviation caucus to reduce environmental impact, boost financial security

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Monday, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) announced the creation of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus (CSAC). Co-chaired by Davids and Johnson, the caucus will work to reduce the aviation industry’s environmental impact and maximize its financial sustainability. By accessing federal policy, holding forums, and bringing together… Read more »

Painting of Public Parking Lots

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning Monday, June 10th, and lasting thru the week, the City of Aberdeen Traffic Department will start painting public parking lots in the following areas: Washington St. & SE 5th Ave. and 1st St. between 4th Ave. SW & 5th Ave. SW Although no set day and time is made for the… Read more »

Painting of Public Parking Lots

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning Monday, June 10th, and lasting thru the week, the City of Aberdeen Traffic Department will start painting public parking lots in the following areas: Washington St. & SE 5th Ave. and 1st St. between 4th Ave. SW & 5th Ave. SW Although no set day and time is made for the… Read more »

Recap of Governor Noem’s appearance on CNN “State of the Union”

WAUSAU, W.I.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday morning, Governor Kristi Noem appeared on CNN “State of the Union” with Dana Bash hosting from Wausau, WI talking about her continued support for Donald Trump as President in 2025. Noem talked about Trump’s message he’s trying to deliver to the American people. Noem believes Trump will not weaponize the judicial… Read more »

Recap of Governor Noem’s appearance on CNN “State of the Union”

WAUSAU, W.I.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday morning, Governor Kristi Noem appeared on CNN “State of the Union” with Dana Bash hosting from Wausau, WI talking about her continued support for Donald Trump as President in 2025. Noem talked about Trump’s message he’s trying to deliver to the American people. Noem believes Trump will not weaponize the judicial… Read more »

Kristie Fiegen wins Republican PUC nomination at state convention

PIERRE, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight)- Challenges mounted by a faction of the state Republican Party largely fizzled Saturday in Pierre as delegates to the state convention picked a nominee for the Public Utilities Commission and several party officers. Kristie Fiegen, an incumbent member of the PUC, won the party’s nomination for the office and will seek reelection… Read more »

Kristie Fiegen wins Republican PUC nomination at state convention

PIERRE, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight)- Challenges mounted by a faction of the state Republican Party largely fizzled Saturday in Pierre as delegates to the state convention picked a nominee for the Public Utilities Commission and several party officers. Kristie Fiegen, an incumbent member of the PUC, won the party’s nomination for the office and will seek reelection… Read more »