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October 13, 2023

Aberdeen Wings helping to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Wings in conjunction with Sanford are helping to raise funds for the Children Miracle Network on Saturday. Kristy Swenson with Sanford talks about the role of the Children’s Miracle Network. Swenson talks about the plans for Saturday night. Aberdeen Wings players will be wearing those jerseys both tonight & tomorrow night… Read more »

October 13, 2023

9th Annual Oktoberfest coming up Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Civic Arena will be full of beers and bratwursts on October 14th. From 1 to 11 p.m., beer tasting, entertainment, kids activities, dog races and Hammer-Schlagen will be available at Aberdeen’s 9th annual Oktoberfest. Admission is $7 per person and kids 10 and under can get in for free. Here’s the… Read more »

October 13, 2023

South Dakota State Fair generates over $200,000 in tax revenue

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The 2023 South Dakota State Fair generated $222,108.58 in tax collections. During this year’s State Fair, we saw a big jump in vendors with 607 booths rented to 322 different vendors. Fairgoer spent money on goods, services, and concessions during the five-day event – totaling over $2.7 million in revenue. South… Read more »

October 13, 2023

2023 SDRA Finals Rodeo begins tonight

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- After a couple of events for the Dakota Events complex, the DEX on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds will host a premier event getting underway Friday in Huron.  It is the 2023 SDRA Finals Rodeo.  The event will make full use of the DEX this weekend according to SDRA Association vice president Judy… Read more »

October 13, 2023

Solar eclipse scheduled for Saturday

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KXLG)- A solar eclipse will be visible to much of the country this Saturday. The moon will move precisely in front of the Sun for observers along a narrow strip of land stretching across the United States from Oregon to Texas and continuing to Central and South America. Other parts of the country will… Read more »

October 13, 2023

Peaceful Pines scheduled to open in Fort Pierre in November

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Part of a new senior living complex in Fort Pierre will open late next month. Peaceful Pines Administrator Heather Janes says contractors are finishing up work in some areas. Janes says Peaceful Pines will offer three levels of care, one of which is independent living. Janes says they also offer assisted living… Read more »

October 13, 2023

South Dakotans First forms to change state eminent domain laws

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Three statewide organizations are banding together for a campaign, looking to change South Dakota’s eminent domain laws. Dakota Rural Action, Landowners for Eminent Domain Reform, and the South Dakota Farmers Union are the founding organizations of South Dakotans First. The campaign is looking to the 2024 legislative session… Read more »

October 13, 2023

Representative Schaefbauer talks about why she is seeking re-election

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer announced that she will seek re-election for her seat in the South Dakota Legislature representing Aberdeen. Representative Schaefbauer explains why she is running. Schaefbauer talks about why she decided to declare this week. Schaefbauer lists her priorities for District 3.  One is dealing with private property… Read more »

October 12, 2023

Senator Rounds address what’s happening in Israel

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Senator Mike Rounds says the U-S must do all it can to help Israel in the face of terror attacks. He says releasing two Iron Dome batteries that aren’t being used would be a big help. Rounds compares the terrorist activities of Hamas in the attacks to the actions of Nazi Germany in… Read more »

October 12, 2023

Congressman Johnson condemns Hamas Terror Attacks on Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)– U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) cosponsored legislation to condemn Hamas in the strongest terms and express unconditional and unwavering support for Israel and its right to defend itself. In the wake of the Hamas acts of terror on Israel, Johnson expressed his support for America’s ally Israel. “As Hamas continues to commit… Read more »

October 12, 2023

Fort Pierre break ground on new fish cleaning station

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Fort Pierre has broken ground on what will be one of about half-a-dozen all-season fish cleaning stations in South Dakota. Nicole Schwinler is one of the people who got the ball rolling to raise money for the project being built by the 5th Avenue boat ramp….but there’s more that’s needed. Mayor Gloria… Read more »

October 12, 2023

Grand opening of new POET Bioproducts Center in Brookings

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies were held Wednesday afternoon at the new POET Bioproducts Center. The center is designed to take new technologies developed at the universities and scale them up for commercial uses. The 30-million dollar facility is located at the Research Park at SDSU.  University president Barry Dunn says SDSU… Read more »

October 12, 2023

Recap of “Protect Yourself Know Your Rights” event

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday night, City Lights hosted a seminar “Protect Yourself Know Your Rights” addressing the U.S. Constitution and the role public officials play in enforcing it.  Retired Arizona Sheriff Richard Mack was the feature speaker. Sheriff Mack talks about liberty is for all citizens. Mack talks about establishing a relationship with the county… Read more »