WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator John Thune says he believes the current farm bill will be extended. He explains what the hangups are in getting a new farm bill done. Senator Thune believes the focus should be elsewhere. The farm bill expired on September 30th.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, musician Jen Howard will be performing at the Red Rooster on South Main Street. Howard is a singer/songwriter out of Martinez, California attending Diablo Valley College majoring in music. Howard is a resident of Venice, California. Howard’s musical style is a mix of Folk, Reggae, Roots, & Sophisti-Pop. Also performing with… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Senator John Thune went on the floor to the U.S. Senate to criticize President Biden’s policy dealing with the southern border. Senator Thune talks about how each year of the President’s administration has seen a record number of apprehension of people looking to cross the border. Thune revealed the figures for… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Development Company is in the middle of its “Grow Watertown 2.0” Capital Campaign. Executive Director Chris Clifton talked about “today’s currency.” The “private sector” is a focus to engage. Former City Attorney Matt Roby, who now works in the private sector, has much experience with developments. Director Clifton talks about the initiative.… Read more »

WEBSTER, S.D.(KXLG)- The Webster Area Chamber of Commerce is spearheading a “Share the Warmth” drive during November to ensure all young people in the county stay warm during the winter. The Chamber asks residents to donate new winter hats, gloves, and socks to the cause. It is the first year the Chamber is sponsoring the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KXLG)- The South Dakota Open Primaries group announced that it has gathered 25,000 signatures to put an open primaries constitutional amendment on the 2024 ballot. The group aims to get 50,000 before filing petitions with the state by May 7. The petition drive began in April. The proposed initiative would establish a top-two… Read more »

COLMAN/EGAN, S.D.(KELO)- Voters in the Colman/Egan School District go to the polls next week to consider a 6.3-million dollar bond issue. Superintendent Scott Hemmer says the school is in the midst of a five-year growth trend, so extra classroom space is needed. If it’s approved, the school will also add a weight room and remodel… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Southeast Technical College is in the running for a one-million dollar prize for excellence. The Sioux Falls school is among 150 finalists out of a thousand schools for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Southeast Tech President Robert Griggs says strong support from all directions helped make it happen. Griggs says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Central High School will host a Veterans Day Program featuring Senator Mike Rounds at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10. The public is invited to attend the event, which will take place in the Central High School Arena. Rounds will be the featured speaker. When Senator Rounds was sworn into the… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KJJQ)- The economy in the nine-state Mid America region that includes South Dakota remained sluggish in October. That from Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss who compiles a monthly survey of manufacturing supply managers is this region. Goss says hiring was “not good” in October. He says inflation is moving downward. Goss says 60-percent of… Read more »