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September 3, 2024

Abortion ballot measure challenge on course for late September trial

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight) — A lawsuit against South Dakota’s abortion-rights ballot question won’t end before voting begins, according to rulings issued Tuesday. A Minnehaha County judge declined to dismiss the litigation, with a trial set to begin Sept. 23, three days after early voting starts. The abortion rights measure, Amendment G, will be on… Read more »

September 3, 2024

South Dakota Parent Connection to host resource fair in Aberdeen on Saturday, September 7th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) South Dakota Parent Connection, in partnership with the Aberdeen Police Department, is hosting the Aberdeen Area Community Resource Fair on Saturday, September 7th. Dr. Carla Miller, Executive Director of South Dakota Parent Connection, discusses what the organization does. Dr. Miller mentions the history of the organization’s resource fair in South… Read more »

September 3, 2024

NSU to host 2nd annual Technology and Entrepreneurship Summit

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern Innovation and Startup Center, in collaboration with the Aberdeen Development Corporation, will host the second Technology and Entrepreneurship Summit on Sept. 18 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center on the Northern State University campus. The summit will bring together industry leaders, innovators, students and aspiring entrepreneurs for discussions on the… Read more »

September 3, 2024

Strode Center & Aberdeen Dome to have open house Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Strode Activity Center and Aberdeen Dome will be having an open house on Friday. September 6th from 6:00am-9:00pm and Saturday September 7 th from 10:00am to 5:00pm. All admission will be waived on those days. The Aberdeen Dome will have a bouncy house from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday September 7th… Read more »

September 3, 2024

Out of the Darkness Walk scheduled for Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Saturday at the Brown County Fairgrounds will be the Out of the Darkness Walk to help raise awareness of suicide prevention.  The event is sponsored by the American Foundation Suicide Prevention South Dakota chapter. Committee member Madalyn Dahl encourage everyone to try to preregister for this event. Committee member Katie… Read more »

September 3, 2024

Dacotah Bank Center announces Ashley Biggar as new General Manager

BROOKINGS, S.D.(Press Release)- The Dacotah Bank Center has announced the appointment of Ashley Biggar as its new General Manager, effective September 1, 2024. Ashley will take over from Michael Logan, who has led the Center as General Manager since August 1, 2021. Michael’slast day was September 3, 2024. Ashley Biggar, a longtime resident of Brookings,… Read more »

September 3, 2024

Brown County Commission discuss public defender proposal

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission at Tuesday’s meeting talked about public defender office contract. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton talks about how this came about. Sutton hope to establish the office by January 2026.  That means they needed to make their through 2025. Sutton talks about who will be working at the public defender’s… Read more »

September 1, 2024

Governor Noem goes after VP candidate MN Governor Tim Walz

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Governor Kristi Noem appeared on Fox News Channel’s Sunday Morning Futures to discuss the Democrat’s candidate for Vice President, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Sean Duffy, filling in for Maria Bartilomo, along with Governor Noem both served with Governor Walz when they all were members of Congress.  Governor Noem describe Governor Walz as a… Read more »

September 1, 2024

U.S. House candidate Sheryl Johnson talks about her campaign

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- This fall will feature a race for Congress between two Johnsons, incumbent Dusty and challenger Sheryl.  Sheryl Johnson introduces herself. When asked why she’s opposing Congressman Johnson, Sheryl Johnson points to his record including this issue: Sheryl Johnson also cited disagreements with Dusty Johnson’s opposition to the Infrastructure Act, his lack of support… Read more »

August 30, 2024

South Arch Street & 7th Ave SE closed Tuesday for watermain replacement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting,beginning at 8am on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for watermain replacement: Arch St. & 7th Ave. SE The intersection will be closed until approximately 5pm Tuesday.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

August 30, 2024

Recap of first Crossroads Youth Leadership program

MURDO, S.D.(KCCR)- A small group of Jones County middle schoolers got lessons in leadership this summer as part of the inaugural Crossroads Youth Leadership program.  Murdo Economic Development Director Ashley Geigle says he wanted to take what she learned in Leadership South Dakota and expand it to youth. Four students from the Jones County fourth,… Read more »

August 30, 2024

Sioux Falls City Council working on their budget

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls City Councilors will start voting on budget items next week. As they do, it’s becoming more apparent that the revenue side of this year’s spending plan is lagging behind expectations. Sales tax revenues are slightly higher than they were last year, but city Finance Director Shawn Prichett says they’re well… Read more »

August 30, 2024

The Shed premiered this week at South Dakota State Fair

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The SD Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources held a grand opening for The Shed to be build on the SD State Fairgrounds.  Governor Kristi Noem, Lt governor Larry Rhoden and DANR secretary Hunter Roberts were on hand.  Noem said the future sheep facility was a long time in planning. Sd State Fair… Read more »