SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A doctoral program in Cyber Agriculture is the result of joint research involving two of South Dakota’s state Universities. The research builds on SDSU’s expertise in Precision Agriculture, and Dakota State’s cutting edge cyber research. DSU President Dr. Jose (YOH-say) Marie Griffiths… Griffiths says the new doctorate program can be… Read more »
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Preview of Big Idea competiton coming up on December 6th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Northern State will be hosting the Big Idea Competition coming up on Wednesday, December 6th at the Johnson Fine Art Center. Regional Director for the South Dakota Small Business Development Center, Kelly Weaver provided a preview. Weaver explains this is a process that is months in the works. Weaver talks about the prizes… Read more »
Secretary of State Johnson encourage voters to trust election officials
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson urges voters to confirm the sources of election information they are receiving ahead of the 2024 elections and is joining fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in the #TrustedInfo2024 voter education effort to encourage citizens to look to election officials… Read more »
Britton Community Theatre sponsoring Princess and the Pea
BRITTON, S.D.(Press Release)- The Britton Community Theatre is sponsoring the Missoula Children’s Theatre performance of the Princess and the Pea December 1st and 2nd. 40 – 60 area youth have been practicing all week for these two performances and would love for you to attend and see their talents. Performances are FREE WILL DONATION, held… Read more »
South Dakota Board of Regents waiving college application fees to designated post-secondary schools through Nov. 30
PIERRE, S.D. (DRGNews) – High School students in South Dakota have until Thursday (Nov. 30, 2023) to submit an application for admission to the state’s public universities and technical colleges, free of charge. South Dakota Board of Regents Executive Director Nathan Lukkes (lucas) says the free application period is the perfect opportunity for students to… Read more »
South Dakota Lottery joins 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign
PIERRE, S.D. (DRGNews) – The South Dakota Lottery has joined lotteries and community organizations around the world to raise awareness about the risks of underage lottery use. The Gift Responsibly campaign is part of the South Dakota Lottery’s year-round efforts to promote responsible play. The Lottery provides responsible gambling resources on each of its products,… Read more »
Brown County Commission approve 3 and 4 day pass increases for Grandstand Entertainment at the Brown County Fair in 2024
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commission received a report from Brown County Fair Manager regarding potential rate increase for multiple day passes for the Grandstand entertainment at the Brown County Fair. Kippley talks about what they recommended. The commission approved rate increases for 3-day passes for $120 and 4-day passes for… Read more »
Brown County Highway Superintendent provide his take on County Road 13A
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers offer his take on what to do with Brown County 13A near Richmond Lake. Rogers feels a guardrail will be needed for the road going forward but is opposed to making the road asphalt. Rogers talks about how much traffic is on the road compared to other… Read more »
Fourth annual SDDOT Snowplow Naming Contest taking entries until Nov. 30
PIERRE, S.D. (DRGNews) – Thursday (Nov. 30, 2023) is the submission deadline for the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s 4th annual Snowplow Naming Contest. Pierre Area Engineer Dean VanDeWiele (van-da-willy) says the snowplow contest is a fun, yet purposeful, way to interact with the public. Blizzard Buster was last year’s overall winning name. It’s based… Read more »
2023 South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association Award Winners
PIERRE, S.D. (DRGNews) – A man from Highmore and an ambulance service from Leola are among the 2023 South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association award winners. An EMT from Highmore is one of the people or agencies that were recognized by the South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association during their annual conference last month (Oct.… Read more »