PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Two school districts in South Dakota have received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to support their food service programs. The Woonsocket School District will be receiving $25,000, and the Aberdeen School District will get $8,832.44 in National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance grants… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A recent study by IID manufacturing company SMARTSTART listed Aberdeen among the least sober-friendly cities in the country. For the study, SMARTSTART analyzed 162 cities in the United States, including the 50 biggest cities in the country and the three biggest cities in each state. Each city was… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden visited Watertown Thursday,  and KXLG News was invited to attend a presentation at Terex Utilities, followed by an interview with the Governor. The visit aimed to highlight economic opportunities across the state, with a focus on Terex Utilities and Lake Area Technical College. The Governor also made a… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Legislative response to criticism from the Sioux Falls School Board. Board members unloaded on the Legislature this week, saying they were disappointed and frustrated by bills they felt targeted education. Sioux Falls Representative Bethany Soye says this year’s tight budget was a big adjustment for everyone. School Board members were also critical… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Voting is now underway for the People’s Choice Award for the 2025 Abbys. The award is presented to a business or organization who demonstrates exceptional performance in its support of community and the region.  This is the only award that is voted on by the public itself. Deadline to cast a vote is… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden celebrated Fitch’s reaffirmation of South Dakota’s AAA credit rating. “South Dakota’s economy is thriving, and we are receiving national recognition for our fiscal responsibility,” saidGovernor Larry Rhoden. “We have so much to celebrate, including our 136th consecutive balanced budget. As long as I am Governor, we… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill into law that would require all elections in the state be held on either the June Primary Election date or the November General Election date. Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre was a prime sponsor of House Bill 1130. When asked about the bill… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Larry Rhoden changed from being South Dakota’s lieutenant governor to being its governor about two months ago. As he’s traveled the state since then, Rhoden said the tone and content of the conversations he’s had with people has changed. One of the themes Rhoden and his team have focused on from the start… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson appeared on KSDN Midday Report Wednesday to discuss what’s happening in Washington so far in 2025. Johnson earlier in the day was named the #1 legislator in regards to issue involving the Native American issues.  He commented on that. Earlier this week, Secretary Noem commented on elimination FEMA.  Congressman Johnson… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The 3rd Annual Brown County Fair Foundation Hall of Fame Banquet is coming up on Saturday at the Holum Expo Building at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Brown County Fair Foundation President Laura Siefkes provides a preview starting with how the hall of fame class was determined. This year marks the second year that… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Councilwoman Tiffany Langer will be seeking her second term on the Aberdeen City Council representing the SE District. Langer turned her petition in on Tuesday and they have now been certified. Langer is the third candidate to run for the seat.  Her challengers are Chad Nilson & Kurt Preszler. The election will take… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Aberdeen does a food pantry on the second Monday of each month. Executive Board member Greg Adolf: Adolf inform the citizens that the ways that they can help with the pantry. The church is across the street from Aberdeen Roncalli High School.  

Sioux Falls, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden vetoed House Bill 1169, which would have established the most extreme geographic distribution requirement for petition signatures of any constitutional ballot initiative process in the country. The Voter Defense Association of South Dakota, which has strongly opposed House Bill 1169 since its introduction… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden signed 20 bills to promote free and fair elections. He also VETOED one bill. “South Dakota continues to be an example of free and fair elections. Our election system has integrity, and these bills improve our already strong system,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “America is founded… Read more »

ELLENDALE, N.D.(Press Release)- The City of Ellendale, in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Commerce, is developing the City’s first Strategic Plan. The plan will serve as a guide for the community by refining a vision for the future, outlining short-term goals, and establishing a roadmap for the economic success of Ellendale. The public… Read more »