ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – If your child is heading to kindergarten in fall 2025, don’t miss the Aberdeen Public School District’s Kindergarten Registration Day on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. This free kindergarten registration event will take place from 2-6 p.m. at Simmons Middle School, 1300 S. Third St. Kindergarten Registration Day is free and open to… Read more »
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Recap of Senator Rounds’ appearance on ABC This Week
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, Senator Mike Rounds appeared on ABC’s This Week. Rounds address a number of different topics during the program. Senator Rounds was asked about Kash Patel, President-elect Trump’s choice to be the new FBI Director. If Patel is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, he would replace current FBI Director Christopher Wray who… Read more »
Mid-America Manufacturing Report for November
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Inflation and interest rates are on the rise again, and threatening to go higher. That’s one of the main points in this month’s Mid-America Manufacturing Index from Creighton University. Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss says one of the trouble spots in the nine-start survey, is the loss of manufacturing jobs. South Dakota’s manufacturing exports… Read more »
Representatives from AMA Racing reflect on race held in Sturgis during motorcylce rally
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Representatives from AMA Racing held their post rally recap community forum Tuesday night to update Sturgis residents on this year’s inaugural Sturgis TT Race. The race was held on the final day of this year’s rally, and according to Gene Crouch, hit the mark on what they hoped to achieve this year.… Read more »
New fish cleaning station in Fort Pierre
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- It’s one of about a handful of all-season fish cleaning stations in South Dakota and it’s located by the 5th Avenue boat ramp in Fort Pierre. Nicole Schwinler is one of the people who got the ball rolling to raise money for the project. During a ribbon cutting and grand opening on… Read more »
Joy Ranch once again to host Night to Shine event in 2025
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Joy Ranch and Cornerstone Church are set to co-host the 2025 Night to Shine prom event, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Joy Ranch. This global event, held simultaneously in 67 countries, provides an unforgettable prom night experience centered on God’s love… Read more »
Highway Patrol announces December Sobriety Checkpoints
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 15 different counties during the month of December. These checkpoints will take place in the counties of Beadle, Brookings, Brown, Charles Mix, Clay, Codington, Davison, Day, Jackson, Jerauld, Lawrence, Meade, Minnehaha, Moody, and Pennington. The monthly checkpoints are designed… Read more »
Artificial Intelligence’s impact on Ellendale
ELLENDALE, N.D.(KELO)- The growth of Artificial Intelligence is viewed as both promising and threatening…and for some cities – very profitable. Case in point is Ellendale, North Dakota…just north of Aberdeen. The town of 11-hundred people suddenly finds itself in the midst of a huge economic expansion. Applied Digital is building a large facility there. Company… Read more »
American Farm Bureau Federation conduct Thanksgiving dinner survey
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey shows cooking a feast for 10 people will cost less than it did in 2023. Farm Bureau Economist Bernt Nelson says the shopping list for the informal survey includes turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray and pumpkin pie with… Read more »
SD GF&P receive report on aquatic invasive species on South Dakota waterways
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Inspections for aquatic invasive species in South Dakota waterways has wrapped up for 2024. Fisheries Program Administrator Jake Davis says it was a big year for keeping an eye on things like zebra mussels. Water users are complying with plug regulations in the state. Despite the efforts, zebra mussels have expanded to more… Read more »