WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Boys & Girls Club of Watertown has announced in a notice sent to parents changes to its membership fee structure for 2025, effective from the next enrollment period. The increase would be the first increase in eight years for the club. According to the notice, the fee increase is necessitated by several… Read more »
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Aberdeen Area Senior Center getting ready for the holidays
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Senior Center is gearing for the holidays coming up in December. Executive Director Jackie Witlock talks about a program they are working with Allevity. Witlock previews what’s coming up in December. Aberdeen Senior Center is located across the street from the Arby’s Restaurant.
November License Plate Decals due
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- License plate decals for the month of November is due. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for the month & due to the Thanksgiving Holiday the dates the offices are open,
Senator Rounds introduce legislation to eliminate the Department of Education
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)- The Department of Education was created in 1979 with the goal of collecting data and advising schools across the U.S. on best practices. In the 45 years since then, it has grown into an oversized bureaucracy with a budget that’s 449% larger than it was at its founding. Despite the Department spending… Read more »
Economy in Mid-America region showing mixed results
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional economy just scored its best performance in more than a year. Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index includes a survey of rural community bankers across a ten state region. Economist Ernie Goss says the farm economy may be in the early stages of turning a corner. South Dakota’s reading was an improvement… Read more »
Packin’ the Heat at Allevity in Aberdeen on Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) At Allevity we’re Packin’ the Heat! Join us on Friday, November 22 from 5 PM – 8 PM for the special opportunity to meet and play against local law enforcement and first responders. Bring your fiercest gaming skills to challenge first responders in the arcade, play laser tag with law enforcement,… Read more »
Christmas Tree Lane at the Dacotah Prairie Museum in Aberdeen opens Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau encourages everyone to enjoy ~ at the Dacotah Prairie Museum! This year’s Christmas Tree Lane theme, , evokes images of “home” with a nod to how people may have decorated in the early days of frontier life. Participants are also encouraged to put their… Read more »
3rd annual FEZtival of Trees at the Yelduz Shrine
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau’s friends at the Yelduz Shrine Center are holding their 3rd Annual FEZtival of Trees November 18th-23rd! 65+ beautifully decorated Christmas trees with gifts, as well as gift baskets, have been donated by Aberdeen area sponsors to be raffled off on Saturday, November 23rd at… Read more »
2024 BIG Idea Finalists announced
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The 2024 BIG Idea Finalists were released Thursday. Here’s the list of finalists both in and out of state: In State Finalists: Cuddle Cup Café Team Member: Samantha Geffre Leola High School Advisor: Trevor Van Tilburg Cab Shine Solutions Team Member: Ashley Haven Northwestern High School Advisor: Anne Frericks Butler Mechanics Team… Read more »
Aberdeen homeless shelter gets $10K to help clients
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AberdeenNews) The South Dakota Community Foundation awarded a $10,000 South Dakota Fund grant to Aberdeen Step Up Ministries. Funding will assist in funding two homes that provide temporary shelter and transitional support services for homeless individuals in the Aberdeen area. “Aberdeen Step Up Ministries is so very grateful to the South Dakota Community… Read more »