ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Faulk County resident Steve Roseland announced he will run the Senate seat representating District 23. Roseland talks about his background. Roseland explains what motivated him to run for the Senate seat. Roseland talks about some priorities for the people of District 23. Roseland offered his stance on CO2 pipeline and whether… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This past summer, the South Dakota Legislature held a summer study dealing with ways state government can better help counties with funding for various programs.  One of the members of the study was Senator Al Novstrup of Aberdeen. Novstrup talks about what the role of the summer study was. Novstrup talked about the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A veteran from Pierre was posthumously recognized Friday for his service during the Korean War. South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds presented the family of US Army Corporal Sherman W. Monroe, Jr., with his Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal, prior to their leaving for Monroe’s burial at the Black Hills National Cemetery at… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Sanford Children’s CHILD Services, which offers complimentary safety and prevention services to families, has moved to the Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center, 2905 3rd. Ave SE. CHILD Services is dedicated to supporting the development, health and safety of children in eastern South Dakota and this new location offers additional convenience. “With the… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- The CEO of four ethanol plants in northeastern South Dakota is disappointed, but respectful, of the Public Utilities Commission’s decision this week to deny a permit to Summit Carbon Solutions to build a carbon dioxide sequestration pipeline in the state. While disappointed, Jim Seurer (sigh-ur) of Glacial Lakes Energy knows it’s not over.… Read more »

LANGFORD, S.D.(Press Release)- LifeServe Blood Center, the SOLE supplier to 29 hospitals in South Dakota, including Avera St. Luke’s and Marshall County Healthcare Center, is seeking eligible blood donors to give blood at an upcoming Langford community blood drive.  Blood is a vital part of treatment for countless illnesses and injuries afflicting local hospital patients.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator John Thune took to the Senate floor this week to express his opposition to the Biden administration’s plan to block federal funds for schools’ hunting and archery programs. Thune talked about his own hunting experiences. He says it should be a local control issue for school districts. Thune recently introduced… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A week after the PUC denied its permit application to build a CO2 pipeline, Navigator released a statement Thursday that indicated operations in South Dakota would be paused while they work to build a more collaborative plan with landowners. As we are evaluating the next steps of permitting in South… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Ryan Degroat of White Earth, Minnesota, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after he earlier had pled guilty, but mentally ill, to one charge of first-degree kidnapping. Degroat had been arrested in March of 2022 for entering a home in Hecla where he assaulted one person and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds moderated a closed-door forum with major leaders of the tech industry on Wednesday.  The topic at hand was AI, or artificial intelligence.  Top tech leaders including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates were among those participating.  In an appearance on MSNBC, Rounds said the tech leaders acknowledged… Read more »

SENECA, S.D.(Press Release)- Steve Roseland today officially announced his candidacy for the South Dakota State Senate for District 23. With nearly 30 years of experience as an elected official, Roseland touts his experience in agriculture and county government as what gives him the opportunity to serve District 23 to the fullest. “District 23 is the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota has its first case of anthrax for the year. State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson says several cows were found dead in a herd of about 150 in Ziebach County. The spores are hard to kill and remain active for a long time, but there is a vaccine to help farmers and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- The South Dakota Department of Social Services Division of Behavioral Health has announced a new campaign entitled “Notes to Self.”  DSS Cabinet Secretary Matt Althoff talks about the campaign. He says there are mental health warning signs and resources for people who need them. Althoff says the campaign hopes to take a multi-faceted… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Voting for the People’s Choice Award, the only ABBY award voted on locally, will be open ONLY during these days and times: Thursday, September 14th beginning at 8 am through Friday, September 15th at 5 pm. Anyone may vote on this award through one of three methods: calling the Chamber at… Read more »