News Category: Pure Country News

Guided tour of Aberdeen’s historic Main Street Thursday, 9th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Celebrate Historic Preservation Month with a Guided Tour of Aberdeen’s historic Main Street.  On this leisurely, one and a half hour plus tour, you will learn the unique history behind the builders, buildings and businesses of Main Street. The walking tour, led by Troy McQuillen will be held on Thursday, May 9… Read more »

Guided tour of Aberdeen’s historic Main Street Thursday, 9th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Celebrate Historic Preservation Month with a Guided Tour of Aberdeen’s historic Main Street.  On this leisurely, one and a half hour plus tour, you will learn the unique history behind the builders, buildings and businesses of Main Street. The walking tour, led by Troy McQuillen will be held on Thursday, May 9… Read more »

Walking tour of Hagerty & Lloyd Historical District on May 7th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Come celebrate Historic Preservation Month by participating in a walking tour of the Hagerty and Lloyd Historical District sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m.  Troy McQuillen will lead this leisurely one and a half hour walk through one of Aberdeen’s oldest residential… Read more »

Walking tour of Hagerty & Lloyd Historical District on May 7th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Come celebrate Historic Preservation Month by participating in a walking tour of the Hagerty and Lloyd Historical District sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m.  Troy McQuillen will lead this leisurely one and a half hour walk through one of Aberdeen’s oldest residential… Read more »

2024 Summer Registration Kickoff begins Tuesday, April 30th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Summer Registration Kick-Off day for summer activities will begin Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 a.m.   Register Online: https://webtrac.aberdeen.sd.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc (updated link as of April 2024, please bookmark this website) Walk in: Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center (ARCC), 225 SE 3rd Avenue Phone: (605) 626-7015   There… Read more »

2024 Summer Registration Kickoff begins Tuesday, April 30th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Summer Registration Kick-Off day for summer activities will begin Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 a.m.   Register Online: https://webtrac.aberdeen.sd.us/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc (updated link as of April 2024, please bookmark this website) Walk in: Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center (ARCC), 225 SE 3rd Avenue Phone: (605) 626-7015   There… Read more »

Fatal crash in Sioux Falls over the weekend

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) The crisis intervention team is working at Sioux Falls Washington High School today, helping students to deal with their feelings in the passing of Milana Reeves. The 9th Grader was one of two juveniles who died in a high-speed crash early Saturday morning in a Sioux Falls neighborhood. Five others were… Read more »

Fatal crash in Sioux Falls over the weekend

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) The crisis intervention team is working at Sioux Falls Washington High School today, helping students to deal with their feelings in the passing of Milana Reeves. The 9th Grader was one of two juveniles who died in a high-speed crash early Saturday morning in a Sioux Falls neighborhood. Five others were… Read more »

Pierre woman reflect on tornados touching down in Nebraska last weekend

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Tornadoes last weekend ripped through areas near Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska and a Pierre woman was very near the worst of it.  Holly Wade, a Nebraska native, traveled to Lincoln for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Game. Wade says her group had plans to get back to their hotel by 1:30 Saturday… Read more »

Pierre woman reflect on tornados touching down in Nebraska last weekend

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Tornadoes last weekend ripped through areas near Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska and a Pierre woman was very near the worst of it.  Holly Wade, a Nebraska native, traveled to Lincoln for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Game. Wade says her group had plans to get back to their hotel by 1:30 Saturday… Read more »

Justin McNeal attempt to be put on November ballot

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KELO)- The deadline is Tuesday…and hopeful Congressional candidate Justin McNeal of Rapid City is still gathering signatures. He needs 35-hundred signatures in order to make the ballot as an independent to challenge Republican Dusty Johnson. His path to this point has been bumpy, including a couple of run-ins with the chairman of the… Read more »

Justin McNeal attempt to be put on November ballot

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KELO)- The deadline is Tuesday…and hopeful Congressional candidate Justin McNeal of Rapid City is still gathering signatures. He needs 35-hundred signatures in order to make the ballot as an independent to challenge Republican Dusty Johnson. His path to this point has been bumpy, including a couple of run-ins with the chairman of the… Read more »

Referendum Fundraiser opposing SB201 planned Saturday at Brown County Fairgrounds

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Fairgrounds will be hosting a fundraiser dealing with a referendum opposing SB201(Local Control).  Candidates representing District 1, 3, & 23, & Brown County Commission that’s opposed to SB201 are scheduled to appear. Special guests include Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman, Districts 16 Representative Karla Lems, District 25 Representative Jon Hansen, Brown County… Read more »

Referendum Fundraiser opposing SB201 planned Saturday at Brown County Fairgrounds

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Fairgrounds will be hosting a fundraiser dealing with a referendum opposing SB201(Local Control).  Candidates representing District 1, 3, & 23, & Brown County Commission that’s opposed to SB201 are scheduled to appear. Special guests include Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman, Districts 16 Representative Karla Lems, District 25 Representative Jon Hansen, Brown County… Read more »

Northern State University Spring Commencement Ceremony set for May 4

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) —Northern State University is proud to announce that on Saturday, May 4, 257 students will embark on a new chapter of their lives as they graduate during the university’s spring commencement ceremony. The commencement ceremony is scheduled begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Barnett Center. For the convenience… Read more »

Northern State University Spring Commencement Ceremony set for May 4

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) —Northern State University is proud to announce that on Saturday, May 4, 257 students will embark on a new chapter of their lives as they graduate during the university’s spring commencement ceremony. The commencement ceremony is scheduled begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Barnett Center. For the convenience… Read more »

Bold & Blue fundraiser a success for SDSU

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)- A history-making night for South Dakota State University. School leaders and alumni celebrated the culmination of the Bold & Blue fundraising campaign. Campaign Co-Chair Dana Dykhouse announced the jaw-dropping amount raised. Scholarships and endowments were the main targets…but one visible result is the on-going renovation of the 50-year old Frost Arena, which will… Read more »

Bold & Blue fundraiser a success for SDSU

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)- A history-making night for South Dakota State University. School leaders and alumni celebrated the culmination of the Bold & Blue fundraising campaign. Campaign Co-Chair Dana Dykhouse announced the jaw-dropping amount raised. Scholarships and endowments were the main targets…but one visible result is the on-going renovation of the 50-year old Frost Arena, which will… Read more »

South Dakota Health Department look ahead to the future

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Moving the focus from today’s health problems to those of the future. That’s part of the strategy of the state health department following months of gathering data. State Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says officials met with citizens and health care workers as part of the State Health Assessment. Now they’re compiling what she… Read more »

South Dakota Health Department look ahead to the future

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Moving the focus from today’s health problems to those of the future. That’s part of the strategy of the state health department following months of gathering data. State Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says officials met with citizens and health care workers as part of the State Health Assessment. Now they’re compiling what she… Read more »