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Northern State University hires new Chief Enrollment Management Officer

April 24, 2024

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 »

Drug Take Back Day coming this Saturday

April 24, 2024

(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 »

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SD Department of Education launch new program to improve child literacy

April 24, 2024

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 »

Water to be turned off in parts of Aberdeen for utility work

April 23, 2024

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 »

SDSU students excelling in NASA competitions

April 23, 2024

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 »

South Dakota State Fair to add paid admission day

April 23, 2024

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 »

Congressman Johnson to stop at Aberdeen, Redfield, & Wolsey on Thursday

April 23, 2024

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 »

WINS water project could get millions more in stimulus money

April 23, 2024

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 »

The gift of life from the loss of life

April 22, 2024

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 »

Pierre man charged with 3rd Degree Rape

April 22, 2024

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 28 year old man from Pierre is charged with 3rd Degree Rape connected to an incident that occurred in February. Information from the Pierre Police Department says patrol responded to the 1100 block of Clarice Drive in the north central part of town for a medical issue. Upon arrival, officers learned that… Read more »

“No Escape Room” video brings awareness to sextortion schemes

April 22, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) It’s called “No Escape Room”, and it gives parents real-life scenarios on how easily their children can be trapped in a sextortion scheme. The interactive video is produced by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Michelle DeLaune (duh-LAWN) is President & CEO of the Center… DeLaune says her organization… Read more »

Nordstrom’s Auto Recycling of Garretson celebrating Earth day

April 22, 2024

GARRETSON, S.D. (KELO) They’re doing their part to celebrate Earth Day…every day.   Nordstrom’s Auto Recycling of Garretson is accepting environmentally unsafe products from vehicles free of charge this week. Owner Shannon Nordstrom says his company recycles about 350 vehicles every month…keeping millions of gallons of oil, fuel and other contaminants out of the environment.