OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The regional economy is showing signs of new life…but there are a few snags for South Dakota. Creighton University’s monthly survey of bankers in the 10-state region showed a fourth straight month of growth. Economics professor Ernie Goss says South Dakota’s economy remains strong, but weak exports and problems in food processing removed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8am on Monday, July 24th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for mill & overlay: State St. from 15th Ave. NE to 24th Ave. NE The road will remain closed during construction hours but will reopen in the evenings.  Work is expected to be completed by Monday,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Krisi Noem announced that Chas Olson will be the new Executive Director of the South Dakota Housing. He has served as Interim Director of South Dakota Housing since April. “As interim director, Chas has been very proactive in reaching out to communities and working to roll out funding… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The day after the Property Rights Roundup, Executive Director of the Smart Carbon Network, Joe Heinrich appeared on KSDN reacting to what was said there.  One of the questions he couldn’t answer was the issues of inspections that are done to these pipelines. Heinrich called back Friday to follow up on that specific… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Lace up those sneakers for the second Melgaard Fun Run of the summer coming up on Thursday, August 3.   Registration starts at 7:00 pm and the race begins at 7:30 pm.  The fee is $3 per runner or $5 per family.  Drawings for door prizes to participants will follow the race. The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, July 28 from dusk – 11:00 pm at Kuhnert Arboretum located at 2110 South Dakota Street. A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota has officially broken the record for the lowest unemployment rate in United States history with a June unemployment rate of 1.8%. South Dakota had previously tied the record of 1.9% unemployment rate over the past several months. Employment grew by 1,300 in June. “South Dakotans are the hardest working folks… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- The United States House has passed bipartisan legislation making reforms to the nation’s aviation system. South Dakota US Representative Dusty Johnson says Essential Air Service airports– such as the ones in Pierre, Aberdeen and Watertown– are an important piece of the nation’s transportation infrastructure. Johnson says there doesn’t need to be a commercial… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)-South Dakota’s Attorney General is warning consumers about home and roof repair scams that have surfaced in South Dakota due to severe weather earlier this week. Marty Jackley says unfortunately, scammers react quickly to these situations. Jackley says his office’s Division of Consumer Protection quickly began receiving complaints about repair companies with aggressive tactics.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Law enforcement agencies are teaming up to put the brakes on speeding in Sioux Falls. Police Lieutenant Andrew Siebenborn says newly-built Veterans Parkway is one of the main target areas. The police department teamed up with the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s deputies and members of the South Dakota Highway patrol in the effort.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- As controversy swirls around country singer Jason Aldean’s song “Try that in a Small Town”, Governor Kristi Noem says she’s got the singer’s back. Noem added that she wants Aldean to come play anywhere at any time in South Dakota, including the Governor Mansion’s front lawn. Governor Kristi Noem is not a fan… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune says Democrats are trying to undermine the U.S. Supreme Court. Thune says Democrat are proposing to “pack” the Supreme Court because they don’t like the court’s makeup, and some of its decisions. Senator Thune says he expects a robust debate on a Democrat bill that he says undermines the court’s… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The annual National Night Out is coming up on Tuesday, August 1st from 6-9pm at Melgaard Park in Aberdeen.  The first National Night Out dates back to 1984 and has been held in Aberdeen each year since 2009.  Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil provides a preview. McNeil talks about this event came about.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Our water system recently violated a drinking water requirement. Although this situation does not require that you take immediate action, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we did to correct this situation. We routinely monitor your water for turbidity (cloudiness).  This… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – To celebrate 100 years of creating dignity and compassion through the power of work, Goodwill of the Great Plains is hosting a customer appreciation celebration, featuring a ribbon cutting by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, at the Aberdeen retail store at 424 S. Brown Co. Hwy 19 at 11:00am on… Read more »