PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Sept. 1, 2024, is the application deadline for an agricultural leadership academy being launched in South Dakota. Eric Jennings is a past president of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association and chair of the SDCA Leadership Academy Steering Committee. He says they’ve partnered with South Dakota Corn and Farm Credit Services of America. Jennings… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The door is open to overcome the burden of bureaucratic rules. That’s the view of Senator Mike Rounds. A recent Supreme Court ruling overturned 40 years of giving bureaucrats the upper hand in determining the impact of new laws. Senator Rounds says now it’s time to set things straight. The ruling overturns… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Construction on a 70-million dollar renovation of the State Health Lab in Pierre is underway.  Officials with the South Dakota Department of Health presented an update on the project to the Pierre City Commission Tuesday night.  State Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says the facility will be more than a laboratory. Health Lab Director… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday here in Aberdeen is Sizzlin’ Summer Nights taking place in downtown Aberdeeen. Aberdeen Downtown Association’s Executive Director, Alexa Sheldon previews what’s happening on Saturday. She starts off by talking about the Strider Cup beginning at 12pm.  In previous years it started at 10am.  Sheldon explains the later start. Sheldon… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Downtown Association’s final concert for the summer is coming up on Thursday. ADA’s Executive Director, Alexa Sheldon provides a preview.  She talks about the theme of this concert. The group performing is The Red Roses. The Red Roses is a cover band that deal with rock music from the late 90s… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night passed an ordinance to raise the BID Tax increase from four to six cents per square foot. Aberdeen Downtown Association Executive Director Alexa Sheldon reflect back on the process that led to the passage on Monday night. Sheldon talks about what the BID District is. Sheldon… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The Federal Reserve Board’s fight against inflation is begriming to extract a toll on our economy. The Fed’s main tool is to raise interest rates to cool the economy. That’s being felt in the real estate industry, and now in farming and manufacturing. Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says farm equipment manufacturers… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting, beginning at 7am on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt road resurfacing and the following roads will be closed because they are affected by this project: Intersection: 11th Ave. SE and S. Washington St. Roads: Washington St. from 12th Ave. SE… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED:   Due to the rain Tuesday, Beginning at 8am Wednesday,  August 21st, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 9th Ave. SW from S. 5th St. to S. 8th St. The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm Wednesday or until finished. Motorists are advised… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien announced at Monday’s City Council meeting that the city was receiving a $50,000 grant from the Knight Foundation in connection with Northern State’s Cramer Center. Councilwoman Erin Fouberg(who is also NSU’s Associate VP for Academic Affairs) describes what the Cramer Center is. Fouberg describes what the funding will… Read more »