ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Northern State University has named Dr. Kristi Bockorny as the next dean of the School of Business. Bockorny assumes this leadership position as Northern begins construction of its new Business and Health Innovation Center, which will greatly enhance opportunities for students in the School of Business. Bockorny is currently an associate… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The annual Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, with the theme Golf Olympics, will be held on Monday, June 3rd at Moccasin Creek Country Club. Registration opens at 9:30 am along with breakfast and golf simulator tryouts. Teams tee off with a shotgun start at 10:30 am. The day of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has scheduled Summer Registration Kickoff Day for summer activities for Tuesday, April 30, beginning at 7:00 a.m. There are 3 ways to register: Online at aberdeen.sd.us/parksandrec By phone with a debit or credit card: 626-7015 from 7am – 5pm Walk-in at The ARCC, 225 3rd… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The second book authored by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is being released next month. It’s titled “No Going Back.” The governor says it didn’t take long for this project to get done. The release date for the book is May 7th. The governor’s first book titled, “Not My First Rodeo” was released two… Read more »

DEADWOOD, S.D.(KELO)- The B-21 Raiders and 14-thousand airmen and airwomen are on their way to South Dakota’s Ellsworth Airforce Base. State Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree says the state has to be ready to receive them. The Legislature’s Executive Board has appointed members to the Ellsworth Task Force to coordinate the state’s efforts. Senator Crabtree… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(SDNA)- In response to South Dakota House of Representatives Majority Leader Will Mortenson’s letter to most South Dakota newspapers/media (April 18, 2024 Aberdeen Insider), I would suggest he not discourage South Dakota voters from signing a petition that would repeal SB 201, which he labels as the South Dakota Bill of Rights. It is,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- Earlier this year, the Legislature passed a bill known as the “Landowner Bill of Rights.” It places regulations on proposed carbon pipelines that could be built in South Dakota and requires them to pay additional money annually to landowners and counties. The bill had strong bipartisan support and was signed into law by… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Friday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will visit with students at Warner School and Webster Area High School. Later that afternoon, Johnson will tour Joy Ranch in Florence and tour Newava in Watertown. What:   Warner School Visit When:  Friday, April 26, 9:20 AM CT Where: Warner School 110 1st… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Northern State University has named Eric Kline to the position of chief enrollment management officer, a pivotal role that will shape the future of the institution and its students. Kline is currently the director of the Northern Academy and an adjunct professor at Northern State University. He will officially begin his… Read more »

(Press Release)- Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a bi-annual event sponsored by the D-E-A. The goal – to remind Americans to get rid of any unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications in their medicine cabinets. To make it easy, CVS Pharmacy has safe medication disposal kiosks available year-round at nearly 4,000 of their… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- The state of South Dakota is rolling out a new program designed to boost child literacy rates. The legislature passed a six-million dollar appropriation for the initiative based on the Science of Reading. Education Department Secretary, Dr. Joe Graves, provided an update this week to the state Board of Education Standards. Graves says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30 am on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, water will be off intermittently in the following areas for utility work: 9th Ave. SW from S. 5th St. to S. 8th St. 8th St. from 8th Ave. SW to 9th Ave. SW 8th Ave. SW from S. 8th St. to S.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO & Argus Leader)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is charging 11 inmates with criminal charges related to the late March “disturbances” at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Jackley talks about the charges being filed. Jackley lets the public knows these charges need to be taken seriously. The 11 inmates charged are the… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)- Students at SDSU are making a habit out of scoring well in NASA competitions. They’ve been working hard since last summer on the “Break the Ice” lunar excavator. The team is under the watchful eye of Dr. Todd Letcher. Now, a second team working on a new project has also advanced in another… Read more »