ROSEBUD, S.D. (Press Release) – On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota has been selected to receive a $7,879,394 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. The Tribe will use the EPA funds to install EV charging stations, purchase… Read more »
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Basin Electric Power Cooperative in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota selected to receive funding
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A cooperative that supplies power to nine of the electric co-ops serving the central part of South Dakota is one of the recipients splitting over $7.3 billion from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Basin Electric Power Cooperative is one of 16 entities receiving dollars from the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. U.S.… Read more »
Road closures scheduled for Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting,beginning at 7am on Monday, September 9th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off for watermain replacement: Main St. from 4th Ave. NE to 5th Ave. NE The road will be closed until Friday, September 13th, but open in the evenings starting at… Read more »
Update on the First Thunder Fire
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – Firefighters are conducting mop up work as progress continues on the lines of the First Thunder Fire southwest of Rapid City. Incident Commander Brandon Sanchez says containment on the fire remains at 41% and the size of the fire remains at 157 acres. During this morning’s fire briefing, he says lines… Read more »
South Dakota leaders campaign funds heading into future elections
SOUTH DAKOTA(South Dakota News Watch)- Fundraising efforts of South Dakota politicians reveal ambitions beyond the November election, as Sen. John Thune pursues the job of Republican Senate leader and Rep. Dusty Johnson positions himself to run for South Dakota governor in 2026. Here’s South Dakota News Watch reporter Stu Whitney with more: Congressman Johnson has… Read more »
Emily Schumacher Announced as Grand Marshal for the 2024 Gypsy Day Parade
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University is excited to announce that Emily Schumacher, Miss Minnesota 2024 and a 2018 Honors Graduate, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 108th annual Gypsy Day Parade. The parade, a cherished tradition that unites the Northern community and its supporters, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024,… Read more »
NSU to host 2nd annual Technology & Entreprenuership Summit
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Northern State University will be hosting the 2nd annual Technology & Entreprenuership Summit on Wednesday, September 18th at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Director of Northern Innovation and Startup Center, Bea Smith talks about the what to expect. There will be feature speakers for this. One on the entreprenuership is Tommy John founder… Read more »
Aberdeen, SD schedules city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, September 5th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, September 5th between the hours of 7:45 PM and 12:30 AM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a high number of the Culex… Read more »
Informational forum dealing with Referred Law 21 coming up Monday in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Property Rights and Local Control Alliance will be hosting an open forum on Monday, September 9th at the Ramkota Inn in Aberdeen. The theme of this forum is the opposition to Refered Law 21. “Never in 135 years of statehood has a law jeopardized people’s Property Right’s and Local Control… Read more »
Novel Ideas bookstore coming to Aberdeen, SD
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The literary and gift-loving community of Aberdeen is about to get a delightful new addition. Novel Ideas, a bookstore will be opening its doors in the spring of 2025. Situated in the vibrant downtown of Aberdeen, located at 410 S Main Street, Novel Ideas promises to be a one-stop shop for… Read more »