HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Doug Sombke was elected to serve his 10th term as President of South Dakota Farmers Union Friday making the fourth-generation Brown County farmer among the longest serving Presidents of South Dakota’s largest agriculture organization. “It is an honor to serve South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers,” Sombke said. “Guided by our grassroots… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Jeff Kippley, Aberdeen farmer and National Farmers Union Vice President, announced his run for a second term of service during the South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention held Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 in Huron. “There is more work to do, so I hope you elect me again so I can continue… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – On 11-30-23, around 1800 hrs law enforcement received information that Nathaniel Stephenson was in a vehicle near the Lakeside Trailer Court on US Hwy 281.  A Brown County Sheriff’s Deputy located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop.  The vehicle stopped and one individual exited the car.  Stephenson got into… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider)- Jason Hill has been hired as the new executive director of the Aberdeen Area Arts Council, according to an announcement from the group. He starts his new position on Dec. 18. Hill is a Northern State University graduate and has lived in Aberdeen for the past 25 years. He has a background… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Foster Closet are hosting a fundraiser at Hub City Station on 6th Ave on Saturday night. Louise Schwab with Foster Closet provides a preview.  She describes what Foster Closet does. Schwab talks about the fundraiser that is coming up on Saturday. Schwab talks about the cost to attend and the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- State investment managers should be free to pull investments from foreign adversaries. That’s the gist of a bill introduced by Congressman Dusty Johnson, and supported by Governor Kristi Noem. Investment managers are required by federal law to invest for the best returns. Johnson says that makes sense, except in cases where the investments… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- There’s a flashing light ahead on the regional economy…and it says recession. That’s the latest reading from Creighton University’s Mid-America Manufacturing Index. Creighton Economist Ernie Goss says it’s been a few years since we’ve seen readings like this. Goss expects the lower performance in manufacturing will spill over into the rest of the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – 251 South Dakota volunteer fire departments from across the state have been awarded grants totaling $5 million in funding for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Earlier this year, the South Dakota Legislature passed and Governor Noem signed HB1127 appropriating state general funds to the Department of Public Safety creating the grant program… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – No snow on the ground now…but Sioux Falls officials want you to be ready when the flakes begin to fall. Several city officials are laying out snow removal plans – and requirements. Hansen says now is the time to check on which snow district you live in…and make your plans… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – It’s a problem that seems to get worse every month. Senator John Thune is sounding the alarm again over the crisis at our southern border. We have just completed our third straight record-breaking year of illegal immigration. On top of that, Thune says last month there was an average of… Read more »