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October 18, 2023

Senator Thune denounces Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to denounce Hamas’ attack on Israel. Thune express concerns about how some Americans have shown support for what Hamas has done. Thune believe the U.S. needs to continue their support for the people of Israel. Thune went after Iran for… Read more »

October 18, 2023

Home explosion in Humboldt

HUMBOLDT, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A home near Humboldt caught on fire after an explosion Wednesday morning. According to Captain Josh Phillips with the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, a passerby near 261st Street and 455th Avenue near Humboldt saw the incident and called first responders shortly after 7 a.m. Phillips said an explosion in… Read more »

October 18, 2023

City of Watertown looking to renovate Prairie Lakes Wellness Center

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Watertown’s city-owned and operated Prairie Lakes Wellness Center is referred to as a “state of the art fitness and recreation facility,” and while that may be the case in most aspects, an important internal feature of the building has been a bust that’s left city officials deeply disappointed and angry. During Tuesday’s meeting to… Read more »

October 17, 2023

SD Democrats rehire Dan Ahlers as executive director

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(The Dakota Scout)- The South Dakota Democratic Party has rehired its former executive director whose abrupt resignation earlier this year led to the ouster of the party’s top official. Dan Ahlers has resumed his position as SDDP’s executive director following his departure from the job in late July, when he raised alarms about the… Read more »

October 17, 2023

Aquatic invasive species continues to be a problem

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Zebra Mussels and other aquatic invasive species continue to be a problem on South Dakota water bodies.  With cooler temperatures on the way the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department is wrapping up A-I-S operations for the year.  Fisheries Program Administrator Jake Davis says communication is key in spreading the message of… Read more »

October 17, 2023

Pierre schools among the best in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The 2022-23 Report Card outlining performance of South Dakota’s public schools is out and shows promising growth in key data at the school, district and state levels. Pierre School District Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says staff are taking a close look at the district’s scores. Glodt says the tests show a variety of… Read more »

October 17, 2023

Summit Carbon Solutions address Codington County Commission

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Summit Carbon Solutions, a company hoping to construct a CO2-capturing pipeline to store the carbon in North Dakota, was present at the Codington County Commissioners meeting during the open public forum to educate them about a grant opportunity. Scott O’Konek, Minnesota Project Manager at Summit Carbon Solutions, spoke. The grant is to assist… Read more »

October 17, 2023

Summit Carbon Solutions provide update to Brown County Commission

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Summit Carbon Solutions Project Manager Kylie Lange provided an update. Lange address the issue of aviation fuel and comparing it to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Lange talks about SAF which stands for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Lange talks about the best option for SAF is using ethanol for… Read more »

October 17, 2023

2 people from Watertown charged with attempted kidnapping

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A pair of Watertown residents face charges following an attempted kidnapping Monday. Codington County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Brent Solum says officers were dispatched a little after 3 p.m. to a rural area of the county on a report of a man being forced into a vehicle against his will. The suspect’s vehicle was… Read more »

October 17, 2023

Medical cannabis dispensary owners request Watertown lower their licensing fee

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown’s $25,000 licensing fee for a medical marijuana dispensary may be one of the state’s highest, according to two of the three dispensaries currently operating in Watertown that showed up to speak atMonday’s City Council meeting. Roger Meyer, owner of Dakota Dispensaries, said he just received his notice of license renewal. Mayor Ried… Read more »

October 17, 2023

Milbank native Dezmond Ward named Senator Rounds’ new Chief of Staff

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds has a new Chief of Staff. Rounds’ office announced Monday that Dezmond Ward will serve in the role. Ward, who has worked in Rounds’ office since 2018, most recently served as the Communications Director for Rounds. “Dezmond has been a trusted member of… Read more »

October 17, 2023

Watertown City Council receive update on construction of the new ice arena

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown CIty Council got an update Monday night on construction progress on the $36.5 million Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. Construction began just over a year ago, and the director of the Tegra Group, Mike Van Klei (kly), told the council that weather delays have pushed the projected opening date back slightly, from this… Read more »

October 17, 2023

City of Watertown reject bid for vacant Wells Fargo Bank building

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT) –The city of Watertown, which owns the vacant former Wells Fargo Bank building at 20 North Maple, declared it surplus property a few months ago in an attempt to sell it to an interested buyer. That decision came after renovation costs came in millions over budget. But much like their plans to turn… Read more »

October 16, 2023

City of Aberdeen receive their 2022 audit from Eide Bailly

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s City Council meeting, the council received the 2022 Audit Report from Senior Audit Manager Cameron Zent from Eide Bailly. Zent told the council that the overall view of Aberdeen is really good. Zent discuss the single subject audit of the funding of the Aberdeen Airport. Zent did discuss a couple… Read more »