VERMILLION, S.D.(KYNT)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and Representative Dusty Johnson spoke at South Dakota Girls State on the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion on Wednesday. Rhoden said he was honored to have a chance to speak with some of the young people of South Dakota. Johnson said events like Girls State are… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be sponsoring a special Family Fun Weekend on Friday through Sunday, June 6 – 8 at Wylie Park.  This special weekend features fun activities for the whole family. Friday, June 6 4:00-8:30 p.m.        $15 Unlimited Ride Wristbands Saturday, June 7 10:00 a.m.               Family Fitness… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The former Executive Director of a state housing program and a former state representative have been appointed to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency and Rural Development offices in South Dakota. As State Director for Rural Development in South Dakota, Lorraine Polak from Pierre will “help affirm the mission of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- School may be out for summer but that makes summer a deadly time for teen drivers on South Dakota roads.  Shawn Steward with Triple A South Dakota says they refer to the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day as the 100 Deadliest Days for teen motorists. Steward says parents play a big… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- With the unofficial start of summer passing more and more aquatic recreators will be taking to South Dakota waterways and with it, the increased risk of moving aquatic invasive species to new uninfected lakes and rivers.  Fisheries Program Administrator Jake Davis says A-I-S elimination is not the goal of mitigation efforts. Davis says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council addressed a Memorandum of Understanding addressing a SecureSD Cybersecurity Initiative with Dakota State University. Cathy McNickle with the Aberdeen Finance Officer explains the memorandum. The city council approved the memorandum.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council heard about a request to apply for future Missouri River water use for the WINS project. Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien: Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) went over the legal process. Wager looks ahead to the future with the project. The council approved the request.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council heard a request from Transportation Director Rich Krokel to raise the base fare rate for Aberdeen Ride Line from $2 up to $3. Krokel discuss the reason for the rate increase. Krokel talked about a similar situation taking place at Pierre. Krokel was asked to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission received a request from Brown County Emergency Management Director regarding a Mass Notification proposal. Meints discuss the bids and provide their recommendations. Meints explain what this system does. The Brown County Commission approved the proposal.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley address the Brown County Commission Tuesday looking for funding needed to replace the sprinkler system at the Holum Expo building at the fairgrounds. Kippley talks about the importance of getting this done prior to the start of the Brown County Fair in August. Kippley discuss bids sent… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners decided which bid to accept for the upcoming Sand Lake Bridge project. Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers inform the commission what they recommended. Prahm Construction based in Slayton, M.N.  $3,037,891.10 Brown County Commission approved the bid. Superintendent Rogers talks about the next step in… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will debate solutions to rising property taxes in the 2026 session. Rapidly rising residential rates, especially in the Sioux Falls and Black Hills regions, is driving the demand. Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen says while property taxes are set by state law, the money is spent by local governments. Venhuizen says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Come and celebrate the magic of Storybook Land with a Storybook Land Fun Run on Saturday, June 8. This is a two-mile Fun Run encouraging both avid runners as well as families to participate. Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Storybook Land character. Registration starts at 9:30 am and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting on Monday, June 2nd, the 82nd Boys State will be taking place at Northern State University as it has been since 1940. The goal of Boys State is to provide students the opportunity to understand how government works on a city, council, and state levels. Among those scheduled to appear at Boys… Read more »