WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)-  A town hall meeting held Wednesday, brought together local leaders and community members to address the pressing issue of childcare shortages, specifically in Codington County. The childcare crisis, however, is being felt statewide and even nationwide. The meeting, moderated by Watertown Mayor Ried Holien and City Manager Amanda Mack, discussed potential solutions… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Labor Day Holiday observance on Monday, September 2nd, 2024, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 3rd. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, August 29th between the hours of 8:00 PM and 12:30 AM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a high number of the Culex… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, the Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the nomination for President of the United States.  The State of South Dakota had 20 delegates casting their votes for Vice President Harris.  One of the delegates is Aberdeen’s Deb Knecht. Knecht talked about what the atmosphere… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- During their regular meeting Wednesday, The Codington County Commissioners approved a formal supplement to the General Fund budget. The supplement was necessary to allocate $275,697.80 for court-appointed attorney budget expenditures. A line item within the budget that causes an annually growing deficit. County Auditor Brenda Hanten explains more to the Commissioners. The funds… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- If you are looking for something to do off the fairgrounds, the Centennial Stone Church at 48 4th street se in Huron is hosting a Smithsonian Institute Exhibit,Spark! Places of Innovation.  There is no cost it is available from 2-6 seven days a week.  Louise Van Poll talks about what the exhibit is… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(DRGNews)- Avera Foundation has set a new annual fundraising record in fiscal year 2024 with a total of more than $53 million. Chief Philanthropy Officer Dzenan Berberovic (ZJUH-Non Burr-Burr-Oh-Vick) says current and recent philanthropy projects have paid for some new facilities, including a new obstetrical surgical suite at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Farmers Union will be doing a Fly-in to D.C. coming up in September. Farmers Union President Doug Sombke provides a preview.  He comments on the Farm Bill that has passed the U.S. House. Sombke talks about how Congressman Dusty Johnson has done in addressing the next Farm Bill. Among other… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The Aberdeen School District has filled all of its teaching positions for the new school year, and eight of the new faces in the district aren’t new to the school at all. The Aberdeen Public School District has experienced a unique occurrence with the new hires in the teaching… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Adjustments are being made to the plans to redevelop the area where Pierre’s old city hall building used to be. While giving a budget request presentation during Tuesday’s Pierre City Commission meeting, Commissioner Vona Johnson asked Pierre Economic Development Corporation COO Jim Protexter for an update on the Hegg Companies project. Johnson then… Read more »