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May 23, 2025

Flags flown half-staff now through Memorial Day

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon, then briskly raised to full-staff until sunset statewide on Monday, May 26, 2025, in honor of Memorial Day. “Our brave soldiers are the backbone that holds our nation together, and their sacrifices will never be forgotten,”… Read more »

May 23, 2025

Governor Rhoden address TikTok on Friday

MADISON, S.D.(HubCityRadio) –On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden held a press conference with Wyoming billionaire Reid Rasner regarding the potential of South Dakota as a destination for an American-owned TikTok. Governor Rhoden talks about how this conversation came about. Rhoden discuss the potential for South Dakota to host an American based TikTok. Rasner credits Governor Rhoden… Read more »

May 23, 2025

Memorial Day program moving indoors due to field conditions

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Aberdeen American Legion Post #24 announce due to the recent rains, the ground is too soft to support traffic at Sunset Memorial, so the Main Program has been moved to Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary, 414 5th Ave NW, Aberdeen (just west of Twist Cone), and will start at 10:15am. There will still be… Read more »

May 23, 2025

17th Ave SE from Herret to South Lloyd Street closed Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7 am Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for street patching: 17th Ave. SE From Herret St. to S. Lloyd St. The road is scheduled to be closed Tuesday thru Thursday morning, May 29th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »

May 22, 2025

Prairie Lakes Ice Arena receive national honor

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The City of Watertown’s Prairie Lakes Ice Arena was celebrated at this week’s City Council meeting for achieving national recognition, earning the prestigious Small Cities/Rural Communities Project of the Year for 2025 in the “structures” category from the American Public Works Association (APWA). City Engineer Justin Petersen shares another special announcement about this… Read more »

May 22, 2025

3rd Ave. SE From Park St. to Greenwood St. closed beginning Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED: Beginning at approximately 6 am Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, traffic signal work will begin at the intersection of 3rd Ave. SE and S. Roosevelt St. and the following road will be closed: 3rd Ave. SE From Park St. to Greenwood St. The road is scheduled to be closed Tuesday thru Friday, May… Read more »

May 22, 2025

Senator Rounds urge Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins to prepare cattle vaccinations for HPAI

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today sent a letter to Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Brooke Rollins urging her to develop an emergency plan to vaccinate cattle against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The letter was co-signed by Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.). Since the most recent outbreak of HPAI beginning… Read more »

May 22, 2025

Update on drought conditions following last week’s rain

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Plentiful rain over the past week has taken parts of South Dakota out of drought conditions. The South Dakota Drought Monitor, updated weekly, shows parts of 14 counties are no longer in drought conditions. Those counties are Corson, Campbell, Perkins, Meade, McPherson, Ziebach, Faulk, Hyde, Sully, Hughes, Lyman, Tripp, Davison and Hanson. Only… Read more »

May 22, 2025

Modern Day Health Care to move to new location

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Modern Day Health Care is excited to announce that our Aberdeen clinic is moving to a new, conveniently located space at 1409 6th Ave SE, Suite #1. We will begin seeing patients at our new location starting Tuesday, May 27, 2025. This move marks an exciting chapter in our commitment to… Read more »

May 22, 2025

U.S. House passes President Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill

Washington, D.C.(HubCityRadio) – On Thursday The U.S. House of Representative passed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” on a 215-214 vote. Congressman Dusty Johnson released the following statement after the bill was passed: “This bill is a strong conservative work product, and one that is long overdue.  It delivers a historic spending reduction and roots out… Read more »

May 21, 2025

State Division of Criminal Investigation gets authority to help ICE with immigration, criminal efforts in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has authorized the state Division of Criminal Investigation to obtain the authority [287(g)] to help federal officials enforce United States immigration laws in South Dakota. Jackley said fentanyl and other illegal drugs brought into the country by cartels and illegal immigrants continue to be a major problem… Read more »

May 21, 2025

Governor Rhoden requests partnership between Highway Patrol and ICE

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)  –  On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden sent a letter of intent requesting a Memorandum of Agreement to allow the South Dakota Highway Patrol to assist in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) actions to keep America safe. He sent this letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security… Read more »

May 21, 2025

Congressman Johnson’sTEENS Act improves work opportunities for teenagers

Washington, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills (TEENS) Act, which provides more work opportunities for 14- and 15-year-olds. Currently, teenagers are not permitted to work past 7 PM during months when school is in session and are limited to 18 hours of work per… Read more »

May 21, 2025

City of Watertown moving closer to naming new City Manager

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The search for a new City Manager in Watertown is nearing its conclusion, with Mayor Ried Holien announcing at Monday’s council meeting that the Succession Planning Committee has finalized a list of candidates. Speaking on Wednesday’s ‘From the Halls of City Hall, Mayor Holien expressed confidence in the vetting process, stating that the… Read more »