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Senator Thune in Aberdeen Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will be in Aberdeen Thursday to tour Dacotah Bank before meeting with small businesses on Main Street and attending a luncheon with community leaders. Thursday, January 4:   WHAT: Tour of Dacotah Bank WHEN: 10:30 a.m. CT WHERE: 308 South Main Street Aberdeen, S.D.   WHAT: Tours… Read more »

Senator Thune in Aberdeen Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will be in Aberdeen Thursday to tour Dacotah Bank before meeting with small businesses on Main Street and attending a luncheon with community leaders. Thursday, January 4:   WHAT: Tour of Dacotah Bank WHEN: 10:30 a.m. CT WHERE: 308 South Main Street Aberdeen, S.D.   WHAT: Tours… Read more »

Free Skate Day at the Odde Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is having their Free Skate Day on Thursday, January 4 at the Odde Ice Arena. The Odde Indoor Ice Arena will have free admission and free skate rentals during regular hours of 4:00-6:00 p.m. Free Skate Day at the Lincoln and Manor Outdoor Rinks has… Read more »

Free Skate Day at the Odde Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is having their Free Skate Day on Thursday, January 4 at the Odde Ice Arena. The Odde Indoor Ice Arena will have free admission and free skate rentals during regular hours of 4:00-6:00 p.m. Free Skate Day at the Lincoln and Manor Outdoor Rinks has… Read more »

City of Pierre approve upcoming study to deal with electricity

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- From cell phones and smart televisions to air conditioners and electric vehicles, humans are using increasing amounts of electricity every day. During peak use– such as during extended periods of very hot or very cold weather– some electric companies have to conduct rolling power outages to keep their system from shutting down completely.… Read more »

City of Pierre approve upcoming study to deal with electricity

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- From cell phones and smart televisions to air conditioners and electric vehicles, humans are using increasing amounts of electricity every day. During peak use– such as during extended periods of very hot or very cold weather– some electric companies have to conduct rolling power outages to keep their system from shutting down completely.… Read more »

January Business After Hours at Agtegra Cooperative

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s January Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, January 11 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Agtegra Innovation Center, 39278 133rd St. Food will be catered by Roma Ristorante Italiano and membership drawing is at $100. Sponsor and host is Agtegra Cooperative. Alumni… Read more »

January Business After Hours at Agtegra Cooperative

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s January Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, January 11 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Agtegra Innovation Center, 39278 133rd St. Food will be catered by Roma Ristorante Italiano and membership drawing is at $100. Sponsor and host is Agtegra Cooperative. Alumni… Read more »

Tennessee school counselor shares inspiring story with Aberdeen educators

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Tennessee school counselor Molly Hudgens always knew that she was working in the right profession. “But I didn’t really feel like I knew my purpose,” she said. But everything changed in 2016, when an armed student walked into Hudgens’ office, and she was able to avert a school shooting. Now, she… Read more »

Tennessee school counselor shares inspiring story with Aberdeen educators

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Tennessee school counselor Molly Hudgens always knew that she was working in the right profession. “But I didn’t really feel like I knew my purpose,” she said. But everything changed in 2016, when an armed student walked into Hudgens’ office, and she was able to avert a school shooting. Now, she… Read more »

Over 15,000 flew out of Watertown Airport in 2023

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Watertown Regional Airport topped 15,000 passenger boardings last year. Airport Manager Rob Cyrus released 2023 passenger enplanement numbers Wednesday. In December, 1,194 passengers boarded flights. The breakdown was 724 flying to Denver and 470 to Chicago. For the year, Cyrus says there were 9,284 boardings to Denver, 6,065 to Chicago, plus an additional 106… Read more »

Over 15,000 flew out of Watertown Airport in 2023

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Watertown Regional Airport topped 15,000 passenger boardings last year. Airport Manager Rob Cyrus released 2023 passenger enplanement numbers Wednesday. In December, 1,194 passengers boarded flights. The breakdown was 724 flying to Denver and 470 to Chicago. For the year, Cyrus says there were 9,284 boardings to Denver, 6,065 to Chicago, plus an additional 106… Read more »

Senator Lee Schoenbeck address Senator Frye-Mueller’s lawsuit

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG} According to a story by the Dakota Scout, “Lawyers for Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller are asking the South Dakota Supreme Court to intervene on her behalf, arguing her Senate colleagues are depriving her of her full rights as a senator.” On January 26, 2023, the South Dakota Senate voted to suspend Senator Julie Frye-Mueller… Read more »

Senator Lee Schoenbeck address Senator Frye-Mueller’s lawsuit

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG} According to a story by the Dakota Scout, “Lawyers for Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller are asking the South Dakota Supreme Court to intervene on her behalf, arguing her Senate colleagues are depriving her of her full rights as a senator.” On January 26, 2023, the South Dakota Senate voted to suspend Senator Julie Frye-Mueller… Read more »

Senator Lee Schoenbeck preview 2024 Legislative session

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG} South Dakota’s 99th Legislative Session is about to commence, and District 5 Senator President Pro Tempore Lee Schoenbeck was in KXLG studios to discuss more. Senator Schoenbeck started the interview by expressing some gratitude. In one form or another, Senator Schoenbeck says he has been involved with the South Dakota Legislation for the… Read more »

Senator Lee Schoenbeck preview 2024 Legislative session

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG} South Dakota’s 99th Legislative Session is about to commence, and District 5 Senator President Pro Tempore Lee Schoenbeck was in KXLG studios to discuss more. Senator Schoenbeck started the interview by expressing some gratitude. In one form or another, Senator Schoenbeck says he has been involved with the South Dakota Legislation for the… Read more »

Brown County Commission approve plans to replace the Holum Expo roof

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission decided what to do with the roof at the Holum Expo building. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley review the proposals in play. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton acknowledge that despite exceeding the budget, this needs to be done. Commissoner Doug Fjeldheim echos those thoughts. Commissioner Sutton was asked… Read more »

Brown County Commission approve plans to replace the Holum Expo roof

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission decided what to do with the roof at the Holum Expo building. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley review the proposals in play. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton acknowledge that despite exceeding the budget, this needs to be done. Commissoner Doug Fjeldheim echos those thoughts. Commissioner Sutton was asked… Read more »

Landowners address the Brown County Commission Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Landowners from Brown County addressed the Brown County Commission on Tuesday. Jared Bossly invited the commission & the public to a rally that will be held at Pierre on Monday. Craig Schaunaman talks about the group South Dakota First & what they hope to accomplish during this year’s legislative session. Spokeman & former… Read more »

Landowners address the Brown County Commission Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Landowners from Brown County addressed the Brown County Commission on Tuesday. Jared Bossly invited the commission & the public to a rally that will be held at Pierre on Monday. Craig Schaunaman talks about the group South Dakota First & what they hope to accomplish during this year’s legislative session. Spokeman & former… Read more »