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Aberdeen Spring Garden Walk takes place Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Prairie Partners Master Gardeners invite you to the Aberdeen Spring Garden Walk on Thursday, June 20th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Connie Groop, a member of the Prairie Partners Master Gardeners, stopped by to talk about what the Master Gardeners are all about. Groop explains the main reason… Read more »

Aberdeen Spring Garden Walk takes place Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Prairie Partners Master Gardeners invite you to the Aberdeen Spring Garden Walk on Thursday, June 20th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Connie Groop, a member of the Prairie Partners Master Gardeners, stopped by to talk about what the Master Gardeners are all about. Groop explains the main reason… Read more »

Senate Democrats are doubling down on a summer of show votes

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on the floor of the U.S. Senate Tuesday criticizes Democrats for a series of votes that have no chance of passing the floor. Thune runs down bills going through this process. Thune believes Republicans are more than happy to challege the Democrat agenda beginning with the southern border. Thune moves… Read more »

Senate Democrats are doubling down on a summer of show votes

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on the floor of the U.S. Senate Tuesday criticizes Democrats for a series of votes that have no chance of passing the floor. Thune runs down bills going through this process. Thune believes Republicans are more than happy to challege the Democrat agenda beginning with the southern border. Thune moves… Read more »

DWU Learn & Earn program in Pierre taking applications for fourth cohort

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Dakota Wesleyan University’s Learn & Earn program offered at the Capital City Campus in Pierre is accepting applications for its fourth cohort, which will begin in August. The program, offered entirely on site in Pierre, is a 16-month path to a professional career and associate degree for students. Coordinator Jessica Carr says the… Read more »

DWU Learn & Earn program in Pierre taking applications for fourth cohort

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Dakota Wesleyan University’s Learn & Earn program offered at the Capital City Campus in Pierre is accepting applications for its fourth cohort, which will begin in August. The program, offered entirely on site in Pierre, is a 16-month path to a professional career and associate degree for students. Coordinator Jessica Carr says the… Read more »

Joel Carda receive first ever Citizens Valor Award

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, history was made as the first time ever a citizen received the new Citizens Valor Award. Brown County Emergency Manager Scott Meints talks about what the award is. Brown County Sheriff Dave Lunzman announced Joel Carda receiving the award.

Joel Carda receive first ever Citizens Valor Award

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, history was made as the first time ever a citizen received the new Citizens Valor Award. Brown County Emergency Manager Scott Meints talks about what the award is. Brown County Sheriff Dave Lunzman announced Joel Carda receiving the award.

Recap on summer study dealing with AI

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota legislators dipped their toes into the waters of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence this morning. The legislative study committee will eventually be taking a deep dive into the subject, as they work to protect minors from harmful effects. State Education Secretary Dr. Joseph Graves testified this morning that already, smart phones… Read more »

Recap on summer study dealing with AI

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota legislators dipped their toes into the waters of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence this morning. The legislative study committee will eventually be taking a deep dive into the subject, as they work to protect minors from harmful effects. State Education Secretary Dr. Joseph Graves testified this morning that already, smart phones… Read more »

Severe weather causes power outages in Aberdeen area

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Severe weather in the area caused some power outages in the Aberdeen area earlier this morning. JoDee Black with NorthWestern Energy provided a statement on the situation. Black also gave an update on the current power outages in the Aberdeen area. For more information, or to report a power outage,… Read more »

Severe weather causes power outages in Aberdeen area

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Severe weather in the area caused some power outages in the Aberdeen area earlier this morning. JoDee Black with NorthWestern Energy provided a statement on the situation. Black also gave an update on the current power outages in the Aberdeen area. For more information, or to report a power outage,… Read more »

Life Defense Fund attempts to block abortion rights ballot

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) – The anti-abortion rights group, Life Defense Fund, filed a lawsuit against Dakotans for Health in an effort to block an abortion rights measure from the November ballot. In the lawsuit from Thursday, Life Defense Fund claims Dakotans for Health violated state laws including failing to give out circulator handouts and… Read more »

Life Defense Fund attempts to block abortion rights ballot

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) – The anti-abortion rights group, Life Defense Fund, filed a lawsuit against Dakotans for Health in an effort to block an abortion rights measure from the November ballot. In the lawsuit from Thursday, Life Defense Fund claims Dakotans for Health violated state laws including failing to give out circulator handouts and… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive report from Area IV Senior Nutrition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners received a report from Area IV Senior Nutrition Executive Director Marla Kiesz. Kiesz talks about the role of the group. Kiesz discuss the grant they receive and what it prevents them from doing. Kiesz talks about the three locations within Brown County. Kiesz talks about… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive report from Area IV Senior Nutrition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners received a report from Area IV Senior Nutrition Executive Director Marla Kiesz. Kiesz talks about the role of the group. Kiesz discuss the grant they receive and what it prevents them from doing. Kiesz talks about the three locations within Brown County. Kiesz talks about… Read more »

Summer study on AI planned for Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- A Legislative study committee goes to work in Pierre today on Artificial Intelligence and protecting minors on the internet. Lawmakers were unable to agree on a bill to establish age restrictions on some internet sites during this year’s legislative session, so they’re trying again. Attorney General Marty Jackley says a bill that was… Read more »

Summer study on AI planned for Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- A Legislative study committee goes to work in Pierre today on Artificial Intelligence and protecting minors on the internet. Lawmakers were unable to agree on a bill to establish age restrictions on some internet sites during this year’s legislative session, so they’re trying again. Attorney General Marty Jackley says a bill that was… Read more »

South Dakota PUC look into license for Gettysburg grain buyer

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission took no action Monday on a request by a Gettysburg grain buyer for a Class B grain buyer license.  The Banghart Properties application came before the Commission under a complaint file that was settled last year.  Staff Attorney Amanda Riess says there was a reason for making… Read more »

South Dakota PUC look into license for Gettysburg grain buyer

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission took no action Monday on a request by a Gettysburg grain buyer for a Class B grain buyer license.  The Banghart Properties application came before the Commission under a complaint file that was settled last year.  Staff Attorney Amanda Riess says there was a reason for making… Read more »