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July 16, 2024

Aberdeen, SD accepting bids for 2024-2025 roadway deicing salt

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The City of Aberdeen South Dakota is accepting sealed bids for 2024 – 2025 Roadway Deicing Salt.  Bids will be opened and read on July 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the 3rd floor conference room at City Hall 123 Lincoln Street South.  The link for the download of the complete… Read more »

July 15, 2024

Claremont residents object to plan to load tallow in town

CLAREMONT, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider) — A plan to haul liquid beef tallow to Claremont and ship it out on rail cars has met substantial opposition. About 40 local residents attended a community meeting at the city hall on Thursday, July 11 and made it clear they aren’t keen on the idea. Their primary concern is that… Read more »

July 15, 2024
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Wind storm rip through central South Dakota Sunday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A storm with some wind gusts exceeding 80mph blew through central South Dakota early Sunday morning. Ryan Vipond (vye-pond) is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Office in Aberdeen. He says some places saw wind gusts at 90mph or more. Vipond says the storm started in the Corson and Dewey County areas,… Read more »

July 15, 2024

Judge dismisses case challenging abortion rights petition

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SDPB)- A Minnehaha County court judge is dismissing a case against the backers of an abortion rights ballot question. An anti-abortion group sought to disqualify the petition and get the question removed from the November ballot. Lawyers with Life Defense Fund brought five counts against the abortion rights group Dakotans for Health, seeking… Read more »

July 15, 2024

Governor Noem to speak at Republican Convention tonight

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Governor Kristi Noem will speak at the Republican National Convention on Monday. In a post on X, Governor Noem announced that she will be speaking at the Republican National Convention. She hopes to use South Dakota as an example for the nation. “I am honored to speak to the Republican National Convention on… Read more »

July 15, 2024

Registration for Gypsy Day Parade now underway

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Registration is now open for the 108th annual Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Interested participants can register at northern.edu/gypsy-days. This year, organizers have introduced new options for parade float registrations, including premium and mid-level placements. Register before Aug. 31 to take advantage of the most affordable rates.… Read more »

July 15, 2024

Water use restriction remains in effect

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Attention Aberdeen Residents: The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department would like to inform all residents of the following important updates and reminders: Stage One Water Use Restrictions: Water restrictions will be temporarily in place starting immediately. Please limit water use to essential needs. Affected areas includes the City of Aberdeen Stage… Read more »

July 12, 2024

Aberdeen, SD Mosquito Spraying scheduled for Monday, July 15th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Monday, July 15th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 am.  Mosquito Control has noticed an increase in the Culex tarsalis mosquito.  This species is identified as one of the most common carriers of West Nile virus.  You can reduce the… Read more »

July 12, 2024

Mitchell rancher among partners of new auction format to buy beef

MITCHELL, S.D.(DRGNews)- A woman from Mitchell, South Dakota, is one of the partners in a first-of-its-kind auction platform for beef sales that went live June 1, 2024. Amanda Radke (rad-key) says BidOnBeef.com is another way consumers can purchase meat directly from the people who raised the cattle. Radke says producers are vetted before being allowed… Read more »

July 12, 2024

Northwestern School District adds online iSucceed program

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) It may be the dog days of summer right now with the hot and humid weather forecast for the area, but it’s never too early to start planning for the school year. Richard Osborn of the Northwestern School District talks about the iSucceed program. Osborn explains the details of how… Read more »