WATERTOWN,, S.D.(KXLG)- South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems, running as a Republican ticket for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, made a focused campaign stop in Watertown on Friday, engaging with local Republican community members. Their day included a discussion with the Codington County Republican Women’s group, followed by a public… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced South Dakota closed the state fiscal year 2025 budget year with an operating surplus of $63 million. “South Dakota is a leader in our nation – especially when it comes to disciplined financial management,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “We will continue to be careful stewards of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 10 am Monday, July 14th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for emergency water line repair: 15th St. From 2nd Ave. SW to 3rd Ave. SW The road is scheduled to be closed until 5 pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA & KELOLAND) – Former South Dakota House Member Mike Diedrich passed away Sunday at the age of 70. Diedrich stepped down from his position in the state legislature in 2024 to focus on his health through a battle with cancer. Multiple friends and former colleagues of Diedrich posted on social media remembering his… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Larry Rhoden and fellow America First Governors voiced their support of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration’s National Farm Security Action Plan. They voiced their support in a letter, which you can find here. “Across the country, Chinese investors now control hundreds of thousands… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7 am Monday, July 14th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for the Lincoln Hall construction: Washington St. From 12th Ave. SE to 14th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed until 5 pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30am Friday, July 11th, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 4th Ave. SE to S. Lincoln St. From Melgaard Rd. thru Eisenhower Circle Beginning at approximately 10am Friday, July 11th, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in… Read more »

MELLETTE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The ISucceed program is an online program that was established by the Northwestern School District starting in the 2017-18 year. Superintendent Rob Lewis talks more about it. Lewis explain this is for any students from Grades 7-12. Lewis inform everyone that teachers must be certified in to assist with the program. If you… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of Brandon R. Wipf to represent District 22 in the South Dakota Senate, effective immediately. “Brandon Wipf has a keen understanding of our property tax system and reflects South Dakota’s strong values,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “As a dedicated farmer and ag advocate, he is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The South Dakota Supreme Court says a group that was trying to stop state government’s plan to build a men’s prison in Lincoln County lacked legal standing to bring the lawsuit. In a 5-0 decision publicly released on Thursday, the justices said that Mike Hoffman, Michelle Jensen, Jay White, and Tom Eiesland, as… Read more »