ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this year, Sioux Falls native and Democrat Sheryl Johnson announced her candidacy for the U.S. House seat representing South Dakota.  On Sunday, she made a stop in Aberdeen as part of the Blue Jeans BBQ hosted by Brown County Democrats. Johnson tells us her background. Johnson discuss her motivation to run for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, the Brown County Democrats conducted their first annual Blue Jeans BBQ at Wylie Park in Aberdeen.  Those in attendance had an opportunity to hear from candidates running for elections in the region & in South Dakota. Sheryl Johnson is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House against incumbant Representative Dusty Johnson. … Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back on Sunday, July 21st President Joe Biden announced he will not be seeking a second term as President of the United States.  Vice Chair of the South Dakota Democrats, Jessica Meyers was in Chicago when the announcement was made. Meyers discuss the meeting held on Monday to determine what to do with… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A Sioux Falls man is being held on kidnapping, assault and child abuse charges in an early-morning incident in southwest Sioux Falls. Officers responded to a report from neighbors that included mention of a firearm. Raymond Allen allegedly assaulted a woman and a small child, and then fled the scene with her… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Volunteer firefighters from a handful of different departments spent around four hours Thursday afternoon  in 100+ degree heat to extinguish a fire that took off into a wheat field in Stanley County. Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Tye Odden was the incident commander at the scene. He says it was… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) —U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) recently introduced the Employer Participation in Repayment Act. This bipartisan legislation would help Americans tackle their student loan debt by making permanent Thune’s previously enacted provision that allows employers to contribute up to $5,250 tax-free to their employees’ student loans. This bill would help… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern Innovation & Startup Center and Aberdeen Development Corporation are excited to announce the finalists for the inaugural Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition. This milestone represents a significant advancement in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within the Aberdeen community. The competition aims to inspire and support entrepreneurial ventures, refine business ideas, and… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- 781-million dollars…that’s the proposed cost of running the city of Sioux Falls in 2025. Mayor Paul TenHaken laid out his proposed spending plan in his annual Budget Address this afternoon. It comes at a time of uncertainty due to the proposed repeal of the sales tax on consumption…which could drastically cut city… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On July 17, 2024, 63-year-old James Barrett Kaska, a convicted sex offender, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree rape. The plea agreement was presented in the Circuit Court of Codington County, SD, with Assistant Attorney General Kelly Marnette representing the state and Manuel de Castro representing the defendant. Kaska pleaded guilty to… Read more »