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August 17, 2024

Candidates for Districts 1 & 3 address Referred Law 21

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Farmers Union hosted a candidate forum at the Brown County Fair Saturday.  Candidates representing South Dakota District 1 & 3 House attended.  Among the topics discussed was their stance on Referred Law 21 better know as the Landowner’s Bill of Right bill. All the candidates declared that they will opposed… Read more »

August 16, 2024

FEMA declare disaster declaration due to extreme flooding

South Dakota(Press Release)-  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Thursday that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Dakota to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that occurred from June 16 to July 8, 2024. President Biden’s major disaster declaration… Read more »

August 16, 2024

Economy in ten state region in negative territory for 12th straight month

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Recession has arrived in farm county. Creighton University’s Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index show the regional economy in negative territory for the 12th straight month.  Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says bankers in the survey see their farm clients dealing with tough conditions. Goss says all eyes are now on next month’s jobless rate. Slower… Read more »

August 16, 2024

South Dakota Municipal League analyze impact if IM28 passes

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A new analysis from the South Dakota Municipal League estimates that if South Dakota voters pass Initiated Measure 28 on the Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot, cities and towns would lose at least $51.5 million in sales tax revenue each year. Supporters say IM-28 is an effort to repeal the state’s 4.2%… Read more »

August 16, 2024

Attorney General Merrick Garland made a stop in South Dakota

SOUTH DAKOTA(DRGNews)- U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland met with leaders of federal, state, local and Tribal law enforcement agencies during a stop Wednesday in South Dakota. Garland says the most powerful tool we have to address violent crime is these types of partnerships. On Monday, United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota Alison… Read more »

August 16, 2024

Watertown School Board discuss cell phone ban

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Right before this week’s Watertown School Board meeting adjourned, Board Member John Iverson mentioned cell phone bans in school and that parents are asking him if the school is doing anything in the Watertown School District. Iverson begins his comments by suggesting a book. Iverson suggests the board discuss it more. The suggested… Read more »

August 16, 2024

Milbank doing fundraiser for South Dakota Special Olympics

MILBANK, S.D.(KXLG)- Milbank will hold a unique fundraiser for Special Olympics of South Dakota this Sunday, August 18. The Special Olympics Heroes Pull will feature 10-person teams pulling a full-sized fire truck down Main Street in Milbank. A tournament bracket will match two teams each pulling the fire truck 45 feet with a rope attached… Read more »

August 15, 2024

Dakotafest farm show next week near Mitchell

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota Radio Group) The annual Dakotafest farm show is next week (Aug. 20-22, 2024) near Mitchell. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s IDEAg Group LLC., organizes the three day event. South Dakota Farm Bureau Executive Director Krystil Smit (smit. not smith.) says they will host an educational forum covering programs available to assist young… Read more »

August 15, 2024

Legislature’s summer committee study Artificial Intelligence and Internet Access for children

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) The challenges of regulating the internet. That’s the problem before the Legislature’s study committee on Artificial Intelligence and Internet Access for children. Over-regulation could strangle healthy development of new technology. But lawmakers also got an earful on the way children are already being attacked by internet predators. Chrissie Young is the… Read more »

August 14, 2024

Senator John Thune addresses issues at Brown County Fair Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) United States Senator John Thune spoke at the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Luncheon that was held Tuesday at the Brown County Fairgrounds Clubhouse. Senator Thune provided a recap of his day after the conclusion of the luncheon. Senator Thune explains that he wants the Senate filibuster to stay… Read more »

August 13, 2024

Senator Mike Rounds address topics at the Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds appeared at the Brown County Fair on Tuesday.  HubCityRadio had an opportunity to discuss various topics with him. Rounds talks about his time with area veterans and the main issue was healthcare. Rounds discuss biggest concern is veterans not getting to choose their own doctors. Rounds thanks veterans for their… Read more »

August 13, 2024

Preview of Saturday’s South Dakota Farmers Union Forum

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Farmers Union will be hosting a forum on Saturday at the Brown County Fair. The President of the SDFU, Doug Sombke provides a preview.  The theme this year is eminent domain. The forum will have candidates running for the South Dakota House seats in District 1 & 3.  Sombke talks… Read more »

August 13, 2024

ACLU is looking for volunteers for 2024 elections

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- For years, the ACLU has been engaged in election protection efforts, working to ensure easy, fair and safe access to the ballot box. We do this by working with our partners to provide individual assistance through the Election Protection Hotline, by addressing systemic issues affecting access to the polls, and, when necessary,… Read more »