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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 »

July 12, 2024

Safe Harbor SD looking for new executive director for the CASA program

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Safe Harbor SD is a non-profit organization and they are looking for a new executive director for the CASA program. Safe Harbor Executive Director Gina Karst talks about what CASA is. Attorney Adam Altman talks about the role courts play in child abuse cases. Karst talks about why they are looking for a… Read more »

July 11, 2024

Star Party at Kuhnert Arboretum scheduled for Friday, July 12th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) STAR PARTIES AT KUHNERT ARBORETUM A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what they see in the night sky! Participants may bring telescopes, binoculars, finder/viewing scopes or nothing. We will spend the evening observing Jupiter, Saturn, the… Read more »

July 11, 2024

Watertown man arrested for assaulting juveniles with toy guns

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)-  A Watertown man is facing charges of Simple Assault and Petty Theft following an incident involving juveniles on Tuesday, July 9th. According to the Watertown Police Department, officers responded to a report of an assault in Northeast Watertown at approximately 11:30 am. Dispatch relayed that a male passenger in an SUV had… Read more »

July 11, 2024

Enemy Swim Day School to receive Nita M. Lowey grant

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Enemy Swim Day School’s Out-of-School-Time Program has been awarded one of seven Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center grants that provide funding for academic enrichment opportunities for students. The Enemy Swim Day School program has been nationally accredited since 2004 and has received the grant each year since then. This year’s… Read more »

July 11, 2024

Senator Thune believes President Biden’s Border Crisis makes Americans less safe

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on the floor of the Senate Wednesday once again addressed the crisis at the Southern Border under President Biden’s administration. Thune believes those examples are what has happened since President Biden has taken over since 2021. Thune acknowledged that President Biden has finally taken action through executive orders but believes… Read more »