ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council addressed a potential conflict of interest between Councilwoman Tiffany Langer’s business The Swag Shoppe and Storybook Land. The City Council adopted a comprehensive Conflicts Of Interest Policy in April of 2017 and updated its conflicts ordinance in October of 2019. The regulations define conflicts of… Read more »
News Category: Pure Country News
Aberdeen City Council approve two members as alternates for the planning & zoning board
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night addressed the need for alternates for the Planning & Zoning Board. Community Development Planner Eric Miller explains why this was needed. Miller describes the benefits of placing former council member Jennifer Slaight-Hansen as an alternate. Miller also talks about having former City Manager Lynn Lander on… Read more »
South Dakota Veteran’s Affairs honors 3 Bristol-area WWII heroes
BRISTOL, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring three of Bristol’s heroes in August. During World War II, three brothers from the Bristol area died in uniform while serving the U.S. The department will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor three brothers, U.S. Navy Radio Man Second… Read more »
Update on tornado that hit eastern Hughes County on Sunday
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The National Weather Service in Aberdeen is shedding some light on a funnel cloud that appeared over eastern Hughes County Sunday. Monday afternoon, photos posted on social media by a Sioux Falls TV station emerged that showed the funnel making contact with the ground, thus confirming a tornado. Meteorologist Renee Wise says there… Read more »
South Dakota resident discuss her new book
WATERTOWN, S.D.KXLG)- Fortunately, mental health awareness has become more prevalent; however, much remains to be learned. Heide R. Kuhlman, a local Watertown businesswoman and devout Christian, has made it her mission to help with mental illness by releasing her book “Living for the Fruit of the Spirit.” Kuhlman talks about her journey. Kuhlman talked about… Read more »
One person dead following UTV crash in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A 16-year-old girl is dead, and a 30-year-old man is in criticial condition after a UTV accident Saturday night. The two were traveling on 487th Avenue South of 253rd Street when their UTV entered a ditch and rolled. The young girl was pronounced dead at the scene. No update yet on the… Read more »
Montessori School of Aberdeen to host golf tournament on August 3rd
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Montessori School of Aberdeen will be hosting a golf tournament on Saturday, August 3rd, at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Francesca with Montessori talks about the door prizes that will be included in the tournament. The School’s Director, Susan Dalager talks about what the fundraiser is for. Dalager talks about the ways to register… Read more »
Senator Rounds on today’s political climate
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- In the wake of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race, Senator Mike Rounds had this to say about today’s political climate: Rounds says that whichever side wins in November, the winners must remember to be gracious and cooperative in victory and the losers have… Read more »
Approval granted for on-site beer sales at Prairie Lakes Ice Arena
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Unless the Watertown City Council decides against approving the license, alcohol should be available to purchase at Watertown Shamrocks games. The Watertown Board of Adjustment considered a conditional use request on July 18, 2024, to sell alcoholic beverages at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. The request, submitted by the Watertown Parks, Recreation &… Read more »
South Dakota leaders react to President Biden not seeking another term
SOUTH DAKOTA(KELO & KELOLAND)- South Dakota leaders are reacting to President Biden’s announcement that he will not seek a second term. Senator John Thune said, “It doesn’t matter who’s at the top of the ticket.” Thune posted on X. “Whether it’s Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, or someone else, it doesn’t matter who’s at the top… Read more »