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Codington County Commission approve MOU with Watertown School District

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Watertown School District to designate the Codington County Extension Complex as a potential emergency drop-off and pick-up location for students. Codington County Facilities Manager Steve Molengraff presented the information to the commissioners. Commissioner Lee Gabel inquired whether this plan was integrated… Read more »

Codington County Commission approve MOU with Watertown School District

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Watertown School District to designate the Codington County Extension Complex as a potential emergency drop-off and pick-up location for students. Codington County Facilities Manager Steve Molengraff presented the information to the commissioners. Commissioner Lee Gabel inquired whether this plan was integrated… Read more »

ADC’s Internship Network begins tonight

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Development Corporation is promoting the Aberdeen Internship Network.  Their first of four sessions begin tonight. Director of Marketing, Kendra Hinz talks more about it. Hinz points out this is for those who have interns ready to go. Director of Business Retention & Expansion Rich Ward provides a preview of what’s happening… Read more »

ADC’s Internship Network begins tonight

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Development Corporation is promoting the Aberdeen Internship Network.  Their first of four sessions begin tonight. Director of Marketing, Kendra Hinz talks more about it. Hinz points out this is for those who have interns ready to go. Director of Business Retention & Expansion Rich Ward provides a preview of what’s happening… Read more »

Attorney General Jackley announces DCI leading investigation into multiple inmate assaults at State Penitentiary

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating reports of multiple assaults involving inmates Tuesday at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. “The assaults occurred in different sections of the Jameson Annex at the same time,” said Attorney General… Read more »

Attorney General Jackley announces DCI leading investigation into multiple inmate assaults at State Penitentiary

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating reports of multiple assaults involving inmates Tuesday at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. “The assaults occurred in different sections of the Jameson Annex at the same time,” said Attorney General… Read more »

Toby Doeden officially launches his campaign for Governor

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday night at Wylie Park in Aberdeen, Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden officially declared his candidacy for Governor of the state of South Dakota. Prior to his speech, other spoke on his behalf.  Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman inform the public that if elected Doeden would be the first Aberdeen resident to become Governor… Read more »

Toby Doeden officially launches his campaign for Governor

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday night at Wylie Park in Aberdeen, Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden officially declared his candidacy for Governor of the state of South Dakota. Prior to his speech, other spoke on his behalf.  Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman inform the public that if elected Doeden would be the first Aberdeen resident to become Governor… Read more »

Lincoln school counselor Ashley Seeklander named 2025 SD Counselor of the Year

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Public School District’s Ashley Seeklander has been named the 2025 South Dakota Counselor of the Year. Seeklander, school counselor at Lincoln Elementary, received the award at the recent South Dakota Counseling Association (SDCA) Awards Banquet in Sioux Falls. The Counselor of the Year award is given to a person who… Read more »

Lincoln school counselor Ashley Seeklander named 2025 SD Counselor of the Year

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Public School District’s Ashley Seeklander has been named the 2025 South Dakota Counselor of the Year. Seeklander, school counselor at Lincoln Elementary, received the award at the recent South Dakota Counseling Association (SDCA) Awards Banquet in Sioux Falls. The Counselor of the Year award is given to a person who… Read more »

Attorney General Marty Jackley talks about the Prison Task Force

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Attorney General Marty Jackley says there are less expensive prison options to consider…and the time to do that is now. Earlier this year, legislators were considering an 825-million dollar plan to build a 15-hundred bed men’s prison. Through private research, the Attorney General says the state could get the same result for 525-million.… Read more »

Attorney General Marty Jackley talks about the Prison Task Force

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Attorney General Marty Jackley says there are less expensive prison options to consider…and the time to do that is now. Earlier this year, legislators were considering an 825-million dollar plan to build a 15-hundred bed men’s prison. Through private research, the Attorney General says the state could get the same result for 525-million.… Read more »

Governor Rhoden obtains partnership between Highway Patrol and ICE

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that the South Dakota Highway Patrol has obtained a Memorandum of Agreement to assist in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) actions to keep America safe. You can find the executed 287(g) Task Force Model Memorandum of Agreement here. “I am grateful for the Trump… Read more »

Governor Rhoden obtains partnership between Highway Patrol and ICE

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that the South Dakota Highway Patrol has obtained a Memorandum of Agreement to assist in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) actions to keep America safe. You can find the executed 287(g) Task Force Model Memorandum of Agreement here. “I am grateful for the Trump… Read more »

Girls State this week in Vermillion

VERMILLION, S.D.(KYNT)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and Representative Dusty Johnson spoke at South Dakota Girls State on the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion on Wednesday. Rhoden said he was honored to have a chance to speak with some of the young people of South Dakota. Johnson said events like Girls State are… Read more »

Girls State this week in Vermillion

VERMILLION, S.D.(KYNT)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and Representative Dusty Johnson spoke at South Dakota Girls State on the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion on Wednesday. Rhoden said he was honored to have a chance to speak with some of the young people of South Dakota. Johnson said events like Girls State are… Read more »

Family Fun Weekend planned for June 6th-8th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be sponsoring a special Family Fun Weekend on Friday through Sunday, June 6 – 8 at Wylie Park.  This special weekend features fun activities for the whole family. Friday, June 6 4:00-8:30 p.m.        $15 Unlimited Ride Wristbands Saturday, June 7 10:00 a.m.               Family Fitness… Read more »

Family Fun Weekend planned for June 6th-8th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be sponsoring a special Family Fun Weekend on Friday through Sunday, June 6 – 8 at Wylie Park.  This special weekend features fun activities for the whole family. Friday, June 6 4:00-8:30 p.m.        $15 Unlimited Ride Wristbands Saturday, June 7 10:00 a.m.               Family Fitness… Read more »

Lorraine Polak & Roger Chase appointed to lead U.S. Department of Ag agencies in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The former Executive Director of a state housing program and a former state representative have been appointed to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency and Rural Development offices in South Dakota. As State Director for Rural Development in South Dakota, Lorraine Polak from Pierre will “help affirm the mission of… Read more »

Lorraine Polak & Roger Chase appointed to lead U.S. Department of Ag agencies in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The former Executive Director of a state housing program and a former state representative have been appointed to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency and Rural Development offices in South Dakota. As State Director for Rural Development in South Dakota, Lorraine Polak from Pierre will “help affirm the mission of… Read more »