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SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The hyper-scale data center debate is gaining steam as candidates try to work their way into the legislature. At least 19 candidates have signed the Data Center Accountability Pledge. If they’re elected they’ll begin work to develop protections related to data centers…and say they’ll fight against tax incentives. District 9 Democratic House… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Hub City Radio) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol will hold sobriety checkpoints in 13 counties throughout the month of September. Checkpoints are planned for Brown, Beadle, Charles Mix, Codington, Fall River, Hughes, Jones, Kingsbury, Lawrence, Lincoln, Meade, Pennington, and Roberts counties. The enforcement effort is aimed at reducing impaired driving and improving roadway… Read more »
CASTLEWOOD, S.D. (KWAT)–The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal farm-related accident. The call came in just after 3:00 p.m. Wednesday when Watertown Regional Disptach received a 911 call reporting a man who had sustained injuries six miles southeast of Castlewood. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found an unresponsive man who… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio) — SDPB are hosting a preview screening of Dakota Life: Greetings from Aberdeen. The free community event will take place Tuesday, September 1st, at 7:30pm at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at NSU (located at 12th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD). “Dakota Life screenings are an opportunity for us to celebrate South… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series returns following the summer break Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speaker is Mike Groher, Business Development Manager for the Children’s Home Society. He will be updating on the progress of the new school based therapeutic center that was passed by this year’s legislative… Read more »
ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The “Woman’s Building” at the Brown County Fairgrounds that was set to be put up for surplus and demolished, may have been given new life in a different way. County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers is in need of winter storage and there may be enough good wood that could be… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Hub City Radio) – On Thursday, President Donald J. Trump endorsed Governor Larry Rhoden in his reelection campaign. The endorsement was announced in a post on Truth Social. “The Great Governor of South Dakota, Larry Rhoden, is doing a fantastic job for ‘The Mount Rushmore State,’”President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth social. “Larry has… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City will do a special session Monday to allow local businesses an opportunity to express how data centers can impact them either positively or negatively. This is the second of three scheduled meetings the city is doing as they are looking to establish guidelines for data centers within the… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota will receive a minimum of $52.6 million ($52,612,676) as its share in a landmark $17.1 billion multi-state settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. Attorney General Marty Jackley said this settlement sets “the national standard” for online and social media. Jackley said the dollar amount could get much larger if an agreement is… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Northeast Radio)- The debate over a proposed local tax shift is officially heading to the ballot box. During the Tuesday meeting, Codington County Commissioners formally noted that a citizen-led petition to refer Ordinance No. 83 has been successfully filed and verified. As a result, the measure will appear before voters on the upcoming November… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- As the new year starts, parents are facing some extra challenges related to social media and their kids. The Drug Enforcement Administration has released a guide warning parents about the danger of kids using their phones to buy drugs. Emily Murray of the Omaha DEA office says the online document reveals code… Read more »
ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) By almost all accounts and analytics, the Brown County Fair was a big success in 2026, Fair Manager Rachel Kippley started the recap with Fair Board and Volunteer numbers. Kippley said they were short of a full staff in both categories starting with Board Members. McKenzie Bierman gave Camping numbers… Read more »
ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) Mike Scott, Manager of the Brown County Landfill said it’s getting to be that time of year for Fall Free Drop Off and Scott goes over the dates and regulations that it involves. Scott also gave an update on the construction of the new Cell being built at the Landfill.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, August 26th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM. The Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen. You can reduce the risk of getting… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- United States President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration will allow more beef to be temporarily imported into the country without triggering higher tariffs. The declaration got swift pushback from cattle producers and agriculture groups. Also last week South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar introduced the bipartisan Rebuilding… Read more »
