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People encourage to get flu & Covid shots

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Don’t shoot the messenger, but it has to be said…”winter is coming” and with it the flu and Covid season.  Dr. Rosha McCoy, the Director of Advancing Clinical Leadership and Quality for the Association of American Medical Colleges says now is the time to get your shots.   McCoy of the Association of… Read more »

People encourage to get flu & Covid shots

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Don’t shoot the messenger, but it has to be said…”winter is coming” and with it the flu and Covid season.  Dr. Rosha McCoy, the Director of Advancing Clinical Leadership and Quality for the Association of American Medical Colleges says now is the time to get your shots.   McCoy of the Association of… Read more »

Reaction to Federal Reserve Board cutting interest rates

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The Federal Reserve Board is cutting interest rates…the question is, did they wait too long? Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index is showing even weaker numbers than the economy in other parts of the nation. Creighton Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss. Creighton’s survey shows a slight improvement in South Dakota’s economy in the past… Read more »

Reaction to Federal Reserve Board cutting interest rates

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The Federal Reserve Board is cutting interest rates…the question is, did they wait too long? Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index is showing even weaker numbers than the economy in other parts of the nation. Creighton Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss. Creighton’s survey shows a slight improvement in South Dakota’s economy in the past… Read more »

Curling club returns to Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- For the first time in many years, Watertown will have an official curling club to promote a fun, unique sport that offers another way to introduce people to the brand-new Prairie Lakes Ice Arena.  President Michael Heuer and Vice President Laura Moore: Heuer thanks the Watertown Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department for caring… Read more »

Curling club returns to Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- For the first time in many years, Watertown will have an official curling club to promote a fun, unique sport that offers another way to introduce people to the brand-new Prairie Lakes Ice Arena.  President Michael Heuer and Vice President Laura Moore: Heuer thanks the Watertown Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department for caring… Read more »

Sioux Falls schools & police addressing threats done on social media

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls School and Police officials are fighting back against social media threats that are disrupting schools across the nation. Superintendent Jane Stavem (STAY-vum) and Police Chief Jon Thum (TOOM) released a joint statement on YouTube addressing the problem. If you receive a social media message threatening a school, they say you… Read more »

Sioux Falls schools & police addressing threats done on social media

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls School and Police officials are fighting back against social media threats that are disrupting schools across the nation. Superintendent Jane Stavem (STAY-vum) and Police Chief Jon Thum (TOOM) released a joint statement on YouTube addressing the problem. If you receive a social media message threatening a school, they say you… Read more »

Voting underway for the People’s Choice Award

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The People’s Choice Award is the only ABBY award to be judged locally.  It is presented to a business or organization who demonstrates exceptional performance in its support of our community and region.  All who complete an ABBY application in any category are eligible to win the award. Votes will be accepted… Read more »

Voting underway for the People’s Choice Award

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The People’s Choice Award is the only ABBY award to be judged locally.  It is presented to a business or organization who demonstrates exceptional performance in its support of our community and region.  All who complete an ABBY application in any category are eligible to win the award. Votes will be accepted… Read more »

No risk to student safety following threat assessment at Leola School

LEOLA, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- Leola School District officials determined that there was no risk to the safety of students after completing a threat assessment on Monday, Sept. 16, according to Superintendent Domenic Paolo.  Paolo said the school completed a threat assessment and deferred further comment to authorities. McPherson County Sheriff David Ackerman confirmed that the sheriff’s office… Read more »

No risk to student safety following threat assessment at Leola School

LEOLA, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- Leola School District officials determined that there was no risk to the safety of students after completing a threat assessment on Monday, Sept. 16, according to Superintendent Domenic Paolo.  Paolo said the school completed a threat assessment and deferred further comment to authorities. McPherson County Sheriff David Ackerman confirmed that the sheriff’s office… Read more »

South Dakota Board of Education Standards meeting held Monday in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards held the first of four meeting Monday in Aberdeen.  The committee received a report from Shannon Malone, Director of Learning & Instruction for the South Dakota Department of Education of recommendations on English Language Arts, Computer Science, & Oceti Sakowein Essential Understandings & Essentials. Malone offered… Read more »

South Dakota Board of Education Standards meeting held Monday in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards held the first of four meeting Monday in Aberdeen.  The committee received a report from Shannon Malone, Director of Learning & Instruction for the South Dakota Department of Education of recommendations on English Language Arts, Computer Science, & Oceti Sakowein Essential Understandings & Essentials. Malone offered… Read more »

Dacotah Prairie Museum’s Harvest Stroll scheduled for this Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Dacotah Prairie Museum is hosting its fifth annual Harvest Stroll this Saturday at the Dacotah Prairie Museum downtown. Patricia Kendall, the Museum Director, describes what the Harvest Stroll is. Kendall talks about the new additions to the Harvest Stroll this year. Kendall mentions that cookies, cider, and a bubble… Read more »

Dacotah Prairie Museum’s Harvest Stroll scheduled for this Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Dacotah Prairie Museum is hosting its fifth annual Harvest Stroll this Saturday at the Dacotah Prairie Museum downtown. Patricia Kendall, the Museum Director, describes what the Harvest Stroll is. Kendall talks about the new additions to the Harvest Stroll this year. Kendall mentions that cookies, cider, and a bubble… Read more »

Ballot measure requiring prayer in school require South Dakota sponsor

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- This year’s election is still a couple of months away, and already, there are issues dealing with the 2026 election. A Florida man wants to sponsor a ballot measure to require prayer in all South Dakota schools.Attorney General Marty Jackley has advised the Secretary of State that non-residents aren’t allowed to sponsor ballot… Read more »

Ballot measure requiring prayer in school require South Dakota sponsor

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- This year’s election is still a couple of months away, and already, there are issues dealing with the 2026 election. A Florida man wants to sponsor a ballot measure to require prayer in all South Dakota schools.Attorney General Marty Jackley has advised the Secretary of State that non-residents aren’t allowed to sponsor ballot… Read more »

USS Pierre crew at the state capitol

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Crew members from the Navy’s newest ship, the U-S-S Pierre, are visiting their ship’s namesake city this week.  The seven sailors spent part of their Tuesday night as guests of the Pierre City Commission.  Pierre’s Commander Justin Guernsey says the crew is excited to see what Pierre is all about. The Pierre is… Read more »

USS Pierre crew at the state capitol

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Crew members from the Navy’s newest ship, the U-S-S Pierre, are visiting their ship’s namesake city this week.  The seven sailors spent part of their Tuesday night as guests of the Pierre City Commission.  Pierre’s Commander Justin Guernsey says the crew is excited to see what Pierre is all about. The Pierre is… Read more »