WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Biofuels Caucus co-chairs, and twenty-two other members urged the Biden Administration to allow drivers the option to choose the cleaner, cheaper E15 fuel during the summer driving season. Allowing more renewable fuels options at the pump will lower fuel prices, which have increased over… Read more »
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Spring Tree & Garden Workshop planned for Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A free tree and garden workshop will take place next Tuesday on April 16, 6:30pm at the Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center (ARCC), 225 3rd Ave SE. The workshop will be located in the Eagles Nest and will feature City Forester, Aaron Kiesz talking about spring tree planting, mulching and tree care… Read more »
South Dakota tribes having a hard time recruiting law enforcement
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Tribal leaders have states of emergency over runaway crime on the reservations. Tribes are having a tough time recruiting officers for law enforcement. Senator Mike Rounds says it’s a long-running problem. Senator Rounds says state government could play a role in easing the shortage of officers. Tribal leaders are trying to get a… Read more »
Aberdeen’s VFW to host fundraiser Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen VFW Post 17 will be hosting a turkey shoot coming up this Saturday. Veteran Alan Ochsner talks about what the VFW does in the community. Ochsner talks about the turkey shoot scheduled to place at the Yelduz Shrine on Saturday. Doors will be opening at 6pm with the games scheduled to begin… Read more »
Frederick, Faulkton voters approve school district opt outs
(AberdeenInsider)- Voters in the Frederick and Faulkton school districts approved out outs of state limits on property taxes during Tuesday, April 9 elections. The Frederick opt out is for $450,000 for five years. A $200,000 opt out expires this year, according to information from the district. The vote was 85-67 in favor. In the Frederick… Read more »
Storybook Land to open Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Storybook Land will open Saturday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m., for walk through traffic only. Please note, the Land of Oz will temporarily remain closed due to the installation of our New Barnyard Ride. Storybook Land will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Beginning May 24, the Storybook Land… Read more »
Wylie Park Campground to open Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Wylie Park Campground will open Monday, April 15 at 8am. Camping cabins, RV sites and tent sites are available. Information on camping accommodations is available at www.aberdeen.sd.us/wyliecampground. For more information, please call Wylie Park Campground at (605) 626-3512.
K.O. Lee Public Library hosting Bison Cooking Demo on Thursday, April 11th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The K.O. Lee Public Library in Aberdeen will be hosting a bison cooking demonstration on Thursday, April 11th in conjunction with Family Pride Meats of Ipswich, S.D. Tonya Luond of Family Pride Meats talks about how their company got involved with the BIG Read – Aberdeen program and the process… Read more »
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe bans Gov. Noem from reservation
FORT YATES, N.D. (KELOLAND) — Another Native American tribe has banned Gov. Kristi Noem, citing inflammatory comments connecting tribal lands to cartels. According to a news release from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Noem is banned from the reservation located in parts of South Dakota and North Dakota. This is the third tribal reservation Noem has… Read more »
Senator Thune discuss latest inflation numbers released Wednesday
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- The latest inflation numbers was released on Wednesday. Senator John Thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to share his thoughts on those numbers. Thune talks how much more Americans are paying on goods compared to the start of President Biden’s administration. Thune runs down the percentages Americans are paying more… Read more »