News Category: Pure Country News

SD GF&P optimistic for upcoming bird hunting season

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Officials with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department are optimistic about the prospects for a great bird hunting season this fall.  Senior Wildlife Biologist Alex Solem says last year was good on its own merits. Solem says last year was the first year of an extended prairie grouse season. Solem says… Read more »

SD GF&P optimistic for upcoming bird hunting season

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Officials with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department are optimistic about the prospects for a great bird hunting season this fall.  Senior Wildlife Biologist Alex Solem says last year was good on its own merits. Solem says last year was the first year of an extended prairie grouse season. Solem says… Read more »

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Three SD schools selected National Blue Ribbon Schools

PIERRE, S.D. – Three South Dakota schools have been selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools. This prestigious award recognizes schools for their excellence in overall academic performance or for their progress in closing the achievement gap among student subgroups. The South Dakota schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools are: Howard High School; Jones County… Read more »

Three SD schools selected National Blue Ribbon Schools

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PIERRE, S.D. – Three South Dakota schools have been selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools. This prestigious award recognizes schools for their excellence in overall academic performance or for their progress in closing the achievement gap among student subgroups. The South Dakota schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools are: Howard High School; Jones County… Read more »

Community Block Party scheduled for September 25th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Northern State University students are invited to attend the Community Block Party formerly known as COLLEGEpalooza on Thursday, September 25th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. 2025 marks the ninth year of this annual back-to-school celebration which will be held at Malchow Plaza, 506 South Main Street, and showcases what the Aberdeen community… Read more »

Community Block Party scheduled for September 25th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Northern State University students are invited to attend the Community Block Party formerly known as COLLEGEpalooza on Thursday, September 25th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. 2025 marks the ninth year of this annual back-to-school celebration which will be held at Malchow Plaza, 506 South Main Street, and showcases what the Aberdeen community… Read more »

Senator Kevin Jensen comment on upcoming special session

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- In two weeks, South Dakota legislators will meet in a special session to decide the fate of a proposed 650-million dollar men’s prison to be built in Sioux Falls. The prison proposal was defeated by the full legislature in March, and has had its ups and downs since. The most recent challenge… Read more »

Senator Kevin Jensen comment on upcoming special session

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- In two weeks, South Dakota legislators will meet in a special session to decide the fate of a proposed 650-million dollar men’s prison to be built in Sioux Falls. The prison proposal was defeated by the full legislature in March, and has had its ups and downs since. The most recent challenge… Read more »

Lake Area Tech Tailgate Tour stopped in Aberdeen on Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)– Lake Area Technical College celebrated its second stop on its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour, Friday night at the Aberdeen Central vs. Tea football game. The evening featured a scholarship presentation, community fun and recognition of one outstanding student-athlete. Blake Madsen, a senior at Aberdeen Central High School, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship… Read more »

Lake Area Tech Tailgate Tour stopped in Aberdeen on Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)– Lake Area Technical College celebrated its second stop on its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour, Friday night at the Aberdeen Central vs. Tea football game. The evening featured a scholarship presentation, community fun and recognition of one outstanding student-athlete. Blake Madsen, a senior at Aberdeen Central High School, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship… Read more »

Plane crash at Brookings Regional Airport Saturday

BROOKINGS, S.D.(Press Release)- On Saturday, Sept. 6, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the City of Brookings Police Department received an emergency 911 call reporting that a Beechcraft, single-engine, four-seat plane had crashed on the property of the Brookings Regional Airport. The plane crashed approximately an eight of a mile from the runaway and approximately 75 yards from… Read more »

Plane crash at Brookings Regional Airport Saturday

BROOKINGS, S.D.(Press Release)- On Saturday, Sept. 6, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the City of Brookings Police Department received an emergency 911 call reporting that a Beechcraft, single-engine, four-seat plane had crashed on the property of the Brookings Regional Airport. The plane crashed approximately an eight of a mile from the runaway and approximately 75 yards from… Read more »

National Farmers Union to do Fly-In at Washington on September 8th-10th

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)- Farmers Union members from across the country will gather in Washington, DC for the NFU’s 2025 Fall Legislative Fly-In from September 8-10, 2025. Fly-in attendees will: Hear from U.S. Department of Agriculture officials about current events, opportunities, and other initiatives the department is undertaking. Meet with administration officials from across the federal… Read more »

National Farmers Union to do Fly-In at Washington on September 8th-10th

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)- Farmers Union members from across the country will gather in Washington, DC for the NFU’s 2025 Fall Legislative Fly-In from September 8-10, 2025. Fly-in attendees will: Hear from U.S. Department of Agriculture officials about current events, opportunities, and other initiatives the department is undertaking. Meet with administration officials from across the federal… Read more »

SD GF&P approval proposal to resume service at Spring Creek Resort

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has approved a proposal to resume service at the  Spring Creek resort north of Pierre.  G-F-and-P Business Administrator Shawn Blanchette says a group from Highmore was the only bid they received. Blanchette says the Rezacs have agreed to the original four-percent franchise fee and all… Read more »

SD GF&P approval proposal to resume service at Spring Creek Resort

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has approved a proposal to resume service at the  Spring Creek resort north of Pierre.  G-F-and-P Business Administrator Shawn Blanchette says a group from Highmore was the only bid they received. Blanchette says the Rezacs have agreed to the original four-percent franchise fee and all… Read more »

First of the Nonprofit civics and media series coming on September 18th

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota News Watch)- South Dakota News Watch and South Dakota Public Broadcasting are building on an effort they started ahead of last year’s election with several upcoming televised and in-person events. The League of Women Voters of South Dakota and Chiesman Center for Democracy at the University of South Dakota have also… Read more »

First of the Nonprofit civics and media series coming on September 18th

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota News Watch)- South Dakota News Watch and South Dakota Public Broadcasting are building on an effort they started ahead of last year’s election with several upcoming televised and in-person events. The League of Women Voters of South Dakota and Chiesman Center for Democracy at the University of South Dakota have also… Read more »

Technology and Entrepreneurship Summit planned for September 24th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 3rd annual Technology and Entrepreneurship Summit is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24th at the Johnson Fine Art Center on the campus of NSU. The Director of the Northern State Innovation and Startup Center Bea Smith provides a preview. Smith encourage people to get tickets in advance for this event. Smith inform the… Read more »

Technology and Entrepreneurship Summit planned for September 24th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 3rd annual Technology and Entrepreneurship Summit is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24th at the Johnson Fine Art Center on the campus of NSU. The Director of the Northern State Innovation and Startup Center Bea Smith provides a preview. Smith encourage people to get tickets in advance for this event. Smith inform the… Read more »