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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Legislative Research Council continues gearing up for the 100th Legislative Session and that includes the computers and technology needed to make sure legislators can do their jobs.  L-R-C Chief Information Technology Officer Elijah Rodriguez says the off season has been productive. The changes mean legislators can get more done away from the… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Commissioners approved a financial agreement with Colliers Securities LLC, another step in the new detention center project process. The agreement aims to guide the county through the financial aspects of upcoming construction projects, including debt issuance and strategic investment management. Toby Morris, Senior Vice President of Colliers, presents a detailed… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Governor Kristi Noem ushered in another season of Christmas at the Capitol Tuesday night as the Grand Lighting ceremony took place in the Capitol Rotunda.  The theme this year is Through a Child’s Eyes and Noem says that is should be a reminder this holiday season. Noem has been an advocate for foster… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Sacred Heart’s Food Pantry did a Thanksgiving Meal Give Away for families and individuals in need at the ⁣Sacred Heart Parish Hall Tuesday.  A total 0f 127 boxes of food were given away.  Boxes consist of either ham or turkey meals. Staff wanted to thank the community members who donated to the… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown City Council convened a special executive session Monday night at the Watertown Police Department for what was listed under the regular agenda as a “personnel discussion.” The council immediately entered the “personnel matter” executive session, and the meeting proceeded for over three hours. Following the session, it was announced that the… Read more »