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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — As part of National Rural Health Day, Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in outcomes. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in quality, outcomes… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- After several years of unreliable service from a few different companies at the Pierre Regional Airport, things are looking up as the town begins being a two-hub airport started Thursday. The years of unreliability were followed by a year or so of steady service from SkyWest, flying as United Express. When it came… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on Wednesday once again went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to address the crisis at the Southern Border. Thune refer to a quote made by the former President Ronald Reagan. Thune talks about another new record set for the month of October at the Southern Border. Thune also… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A “Holiday Celebration for Youth” is scheduled to be held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena on Monday, December 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Youths of all ages are welcome to participate in fun holiday activities. The event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department with special assistance from… Read more »
GROTON, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – The Groton Chamber of Commerce is an incredible asset for Groton, S.D. and April Abeln, Secretary for the Chamber’s Board of Directors and Deputy Finance Officer for the City of Groton, shares how the Chamber helps the community. Abeln also provides an update on the t-shirt fundraiser that is… Read more »
HURON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Wednesday, search crews set up an operation along the James River northeast of Huron. A crew from Dakota News Now is on the scene and has seen a temporary structure, a pickup truck and people investigating. It was just a few weeks ago that the 10-year anniversary of Rachel… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Have you “herd”? There will be plenty of moose on the loose at the 2023 Christmas with the Chamber mixer and holiday event on Thursday, December 14th at the Dakota Event Center, 720 S Lamont Street in Aberdeen. The event begins at 5:15 with food, drink, and a night of epic… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem announced her support for Congressman Mike Gallagher’s bill preventing the Chinese Communist Party and other nations that hate America from owning American agricultural land. She made this announcement in a letter to Congressman Gallagher, who is the Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese… Read more »
MELLETTE, S.D.(Press Release) – A 68 year old man has been identified as the person who died Friday morning resulting from injuries sustained in a one vehicle crash which occurred Thursday evening in Spink County. Preliminary crash information indicates a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling westbound on SD 20 around 9 p.m. Thursday, November 23,… Read more »
DES MOINES, I.A. (KELO) – They should lose all federal funding… That’s the stance of Iowa Senator Joni Ernst for Universities and administrators who support Hamas following its attacks on Israel last month. Ernst spoke against the pro-Hamas demonstrations across the country…especially those that have turned violent.
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – Senator John Thune is jumping into the political fray over Artificial Intelligence. He has introduced a bill to promote AI research, while calling for safety and security guardrails. Thune says the “light touch” approach in regulating the internet is part of what caused its explosive growth.
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider)- Fees have yet to be finalized for former Presentation College athletic facilities soon to be purchased by the city, but a baseball tournament has already been scheduled. A 13-and-under indoor wood bat tournament called Dakota Daze was mentioned Monday, Nov. 27 during a work session before the Aberdeen City Council’s regular meeting. The session… Read more »
FLORENCE, S.D.(Press Release} It was brought up at last week’s Codington County Commissioner meeting to add four stop signs by the Florence School near a new addition opening soon by County Road 23. Superintendent of Florence School District, Mitch Reed. Commissioner Troy VanDusen, a former Police Officer currently the Watertown Regional 911 Dispatch Center Manager,… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – He said he wanted to test drive a car on the lot…but he hasn’t been seen since. A salesman was injured when a man ran into him on the car lot. Officer Sam Clemens says the man, and the car, still haven’t been found… The vehicle was stolen from Gary’s… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – It’s a level of protection Cattle producers have never had. The USDA is rolling out the Weaned Calf Risk Protection program. South Dakota is one of four states involved in the pilot program. Lowell Mesman of the Farm Bureau says it covers a lot of the risks inherent to cattle… Read more »
