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May 30, 2019

Fourth Annual Junior Achievement Bacon Run June 8

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Fourth Annual Junior Achievement Bacon Run is set for Saturday, June 8. The event starts and ends at Pounders, 1702 Sixth Ave. S.E. Cost of the race is $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event, and for those age 16 and under cost is $20 in advance… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Noem says farmers will be challenged for weeks to come

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – Spring planting for South Dakota farmers has been tough before, but Governor Noem says this spring is unique.   And even when the rain stops, Noem says there is still a lot of water moving through the watersheds. Farmers will be challenged for weeks to come.

May 30, 2019

Participation increases in Northern State’s Study Abroad program

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University Study Abroad has seen a significant increase this year, with nearly triple the number of participants in its programs compared to last year. That success means all the hard work of staff, led by NSU Study Abroad and CEIB Advisor Dominika Blum, is paying off. Blum said… Read more »

May 30, 2019

Friday is deadline for license plate renewal

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – This week marks the end of another month and another deadline for license plate renewal. The letters for the month of May are H, I and O. The deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, May 31. Individuals can stop by the Brown County Treasurers Office or use the kiosk located at Kessler’s.… Read more »

May 29, 2019

Stewart named next South Dakota Poet Laureate

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has announced that Christine Stewart, an English professor at South Dakota State University, has been named as the next South Dakota Poet Laureate. Stewart, who begins her four-year term July 1, will be the state’s seventh poet laureate. She will take over the position held by University… Read more »

May 29, 2019

City to spray for mosquitoes Thursday night

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Citywide spraying for mosquitoes is set for Thursday May 30, 2019 between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. The Adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. Residents may want to go inside just before their area… Read more »

May 29, 2019

Johnson and Noem both to speak at Boys State on Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Releases) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will both be in Aberdeen tomorrow to address Boys State at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Johnson will speak at 9:30 a.m., while Noem is scheduled to speak at 3 p.m.

May 29, 2019

National Guard Change of Command Ceremony June 8 in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Press Release) – A change of command ceremony for the South Dakota National Guard is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, at 2 p.m. at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Theater. Brig. Gen. Jeffrey P. Marlette will be promoted to the rank of major general and will take command as the SDNG’s 22nd… Read more »

May 29, 2019

Man arrested after counterfeit bill passed in Spearfish

SPEARFISH, S.D. (KBHB) – Authorities have arrested a man on theft and forgery charges after a counterfeit $100 bill was passed at a Spearfish convenience store. The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office says authorities responded to the Valley Corner in Spearfish last week after reports of a $100 bill that was used. After an investigation, it… Read more »

May 29, 2019

Johnson to be in Milbank and Agency Village

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will be in Milbank and Agency Village today. As Ranking Member of the Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Subcommittee on the House Committee on Agriculture, Rep. Johnson will offer remarks and participate in an agriculture Q&A with community leaders from the industry. He will also tour… Read more »

May 29, 2019

Pierre City Commission gets update on Missouri River status

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – As rivers rise with recent frequent rains the City of Pierre is keeping a closer eye on the Missouri River. City Engineer John Childs updated the Pierre City Commission on the river’s status Tuesday night. Oahe’s Exclusive Flood Control Pool starts at elevation 1617 and ends at elevation 1620. Monday, Oahe’s… Read more »

May 29, 2019

Noem keeping close eye on ag conditions

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – Calling it a tragically tough spring South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said she spent the better part of Tuesday morning on the phone with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and National Weather Service trying to predict how much more rain can be expected in coming days and what the impact… Read more »

May 29, 2019

Watertown man drives into entrance of post office

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) — Mark McClendon, age 60 of Watertown, was unhurt Monday morning after his car lurched over a curb and rammed into the front entrance of the Watertown post office in the downtown area.  Watertown Police Department Corporal Trevor Barthel  explains what happened. No charges have been filed. Watertown Police sealed off the… Read more »

May 29, 2019

PUC looking at large number of applications for wind power projects

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has been reviewing lots of applications for wind power projects and it looks like that workload will increase. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen talked about the issue. Fiegen says they have worked through a number of applications. Fiegen says they will have more applications coming in front… Read more »