WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- During their regular meeting Wednesday, The Codington County Commissioners approved a formal supplement to the General Fund budget. The supplement was necessary to allocate $275,697.80 for court-appointed attorney budget expenditures. A line item within the budget that causes an annually growing deficit. County Auditor Brenda Hanten explains more to the Commissioners. The funds… Read more »
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Spark! Places of Innovation hosting Smithsonian Institute Exhibit
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- If you are looking for something to do off the fairgrounds, the Centennial Stone Church at 48 4th street se in Huron is hosting a Smithsonian Institute Exhibit,Spark! Places of Innovation. There is no cost it is available from 2-6 seven days a week. Louise Van Poll talks about what the exhibit is… Read more »
Avera Foundation raise $53 million in FY2024
SOUTH DAKOTA(DRGNews)- Avera Foundation has set a new annual fundraising record in fiscal year 2024 with a total of more than $53 million. Chief Philanthropy Officer Dzenan Berberovic (ZJUH-Non Burr-Burr-Oh-Vick) says current and recent philanthropy projects have paid for some new facilities, including a new obstetrical surgical suite at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre.… Read more »
South Dakota Farmers Union to visit Washington, D.C. in September
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Farmers Union will be doing a Fly-in to D.C. coming up in September. Farmers Union President Doug Sombke provides a preview. He comments on the Farm Bill that has passed the U.S. House. Sombke talks about how Congressman Dusty Johnson has done in addressing the next Farm Bill. Among other… Read more »
Aberdeen Public School District hires eight ‘locally grown’ teachers
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The Aberdeen School District has filled all of its teaching positions for the new school year, and eight of the new faces in the district aren’t new to the school at all. The Aberdeen Public School District has experienced a unique occurrence with the new hires in the teaching… Read more »
Pierre City Commission receive update on old city hall building
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Adjustments are being made to the plans to redevelop the area where Pierre’s old city hall building used to be. While giving a budget request presentation during Tuesday’s Pierre City Commission meeting, Commissioner Vona Johnson asked Pierre Economic Development Corporation COO Jim Protexter for an update on the Hegg Companies project. Johnson then… Read more »
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce opposes IM28
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted last week to oppose Initiated Measure 28. This is the Consumable Tax Measure which will be on the November ballot. IM28 would prohibit a state sales tax on anything sold for human consumption, except alcoholic beverages or prepared food. In August, the… Read more »
South Dakota State Fair to honor veterans
HURON, S.D.(KXLG)- The South Dakota State Fair is preparing to honor veterans, military personnel, and their families with a series of special weekly events. A highlight of the fair will be the “Salute to Veterans” program, scheduled for Thursday, August 29th, at 10:30 AM on the Northwestern Energy Freedom Stage. Colonel Stacy Kooistra, a distinguished… Read more »
Senator Rounds address A.I.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota Legislators are working to protect our youth from the dangers of Artificial Intelligence. Former Governor, now Senator Mike Rounds has come alongside the study committee. Rounds is viewed as a leader on the issue in Washington. He says South Dakota is in a good position to get a jump on… Read more »
Report of gunfire leads to standoff in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Tuesday shortly after midnight, Aberdeen police officers responded to a report of a gunshot in the back yard of a residence located the 1700 blk of 9th Ave SW. Responding officers contained the area and began communications with a person who was upset. Other occupants of the home were able to… Read more »