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 »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Department of Health officially broke ground today (April 23, 2024) for its new Workforce and Education Center in Pierre. Governor Kristi Noem said she first proposed the facility in her 2021 budget. State Health Lab Director Dr. Tim Southern said when complete, it will include a state-of-the-art health laboratory. Health… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- A change is in place for this years South Dakota State Fair as they are excited to announce an expansion of the fair week adding a paid admission day on Wednesday.  Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hunter Roberts was in Huron last Thursday at the Lincoln Day… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) will visit with students at Wolsey-Wessington Springs High School. Next, he will tour Reflections Recovery Home and host a Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony in Redfield. Then, Johnson will meet with residents at Derian Place Senior Living in Aberdeen. What:   Wolsey-Wessington Springs High School… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- A regional water project could get a generous contribution from the federal government. City Manger Robin Bobzien said Water Investment in Northern South Dakota, commonly called WINS, might get millions more from the American Recovery Plan Act, potentially more than $10 million. No totals have been finalized, Bobzien said at the conclusion of the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Republicans held their meeting Monday night at the Courthouse to determine the three candidates to be delegates for the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July. The group decided on Brandei Schaefbauer, Al Novstrup, & Heidi Engelhart. The candidates now move on to the regional caucus which will be… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) The gift of life for a best friend as the result of a horrible tragedy. Randy and Val Demers (duh-MEERS) of Brookings have experienced the highs and lows of life this month. Their 34-year old daughter Heidi lost her life as the result of a seizure. Following their daughter’s wishes to donate… Read more »