HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Wednesday’s announcement that South Dakota Senator John Thune will be Majority Leader is good news for U.S. agriculture said South Dakota Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke. “Senator Thune understands the importance of agriculture to our state and America. He has always been a great advocate for agriculture and rural communities. We are… Read more »
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Senator Thune react to being elected Senate Majority Leader
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday morning, the Republican Caucus behind a closed door vote elected Senator John Thune to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell as Senator Majority Leader starting in 2025. Senator Thune talks about the agenda going forward beginning in 2025. Thune compares how he will lead to his predecessor Senator McConnell. Thune discuss his relationship… Read more »
Open enrollment now underway for healthcare for 2025
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- For those without Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance coverage there is the insurance exchange at Healthcare.gov. Shannon Hills, the Regional Administrator for the exchange, describes the kinds of coverage South Dakotans can find on the website. Federal law recommend that Americans be covered by some kind of insurance. For those who can’t get… Read more »
Northern State University partners with Avera to launch advanced Nursing Simulation Center
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University, in partnership with Avera, is taking a bold step forward in healthcare education with the development of an advanced simulation center. This simulation center will be a core part of Northern’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The simulation center will be housed within the new Business and… Read more »
Senator John Thune elected Wednesday new U.S. Senate Majority Leader
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that elevates a top deputy of Mitch McConnell into a key position as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Thune, 63, is in his fourth Senate term and… Read more »
Aberdeen Community Theatre to do “A Tuna Christmas”
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre will be doing their final performance for 2024 with the play “A Tuna Christmas”. Managing Director Brian Schultz describes what the play is about. The two actors performing are Tony Kollman and Eliot Lucas. Schultz runs down the dates, and cost for the shows. “A Tuna Christmas” is the… Read more »
Queen’s Cartoonists coming to Aberdeen Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Arts Council is hosting the Queen’s Cartoonists this Monday here in Aberdeen. Executive Director Jason Hill describe who they are. Hill discuss the ticket prices for this event on Monday. The performance will take place at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre.
School bus accident near Clear Lake
CLEAR LAKE, S.D.(KWAT) –Three people were injured Tuesday afternoon when a school bus and car collided just outside of Clear Lake. The Deuel County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around 4:00 p.m. at 475th Avenue and 181st Street, just northwest of the Clear Lake city limits. None of the children on the school bus were… Read more »
Congressman Johnson address variety of topics
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A lot of apocalyptic claims have been made by both sides in this presidential election. Congressman Dusty Johnson says that despite those assertions, America will be all right going forward. Johnson says that the United States has faced rancor and division before. It is up to us as Americans to put aside our… Read more »
SD Legislative’s Executive Board preparing for 2025 session
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- It’s going to take some time to restore the public’s trust in state government. That’s part of the sentiment from state Representative Ernie Otten of Tea. He’s the chair of the legislative operations and audit committee that’s dealing with several cases of alleged employee fraud in the South Dakota Department of Revenue. Representative… Read more »