ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night received an update on the potential for a new public service facility.  The council got update on a study done by HKG Architects.  Andy Schaunaman, an employee with HKG Architects provided the results.  Schaunaman is the brother of the Mayor of Aberdeen Travis Schaunaman. Andy Schaunaman… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council address an amendment dealing with the issue of daycare.  The focus was on substitutes being used for daycare. City Attorney Ron Wager explain how the amendment came about. Wager explains the goal of this amendment. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman asked about whether the substitute… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting on Thursday & running through Labor Day is the 2023 South Dakota State Fair taking place at the fairgrounds in Huron. Assistant Managing Director Candi Briley provides a preview. Briley talks about one of the first event taking place is the ribbon cutting for the new Dakota Events Complex(DEX) that will take… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)  The capacity to have a great idea knows no boundaries.  High school students are invited to submit their best business ideas to the 2023 BIG Idea Competition, which is open from September 1 to October 31. Over $50,000 in cash and scholarships to be awarded this year. The BIG Idea Competition continues… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Bankers Association plans to bring forward proposals opposing the adoption of central bank digital currency when the 99th Session of the South Dakota Legislature convenes in January 2024. Bankers Association President Karl Adam says during the 2023 session, the bankers tried to pass HB1193, which would have updated provisions of… Read more »

FLORENCE, S.D.(KWAT)–A bar and grill in Florence was damaged by fire Monday morning. The fire at the Sidetrack on South Dakota Highway 20 was reported just before 11 o’clock, a few minutes before they were ready to open for the day. Owner A.J. Hanson says employees could see and smell smoke and called 911. Fire… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Public Utilities Commission hearings on proposed Carbon Capture pipelines in South Dakota are silent for now. They’ll pick back up next week when the PUC begins hearings on the Summit Carbon Solutions project. Congressman Dusty Johnson says pipeline companies have the burden of proof on safety questions. At the same time, Johnson… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- The new farm bill is supposed to be completed by the end of September. That is not going to happen. South Dakota Senator John Thune serves on the Ag Committee and says they’re ready to move on the bill. Representative Dusty Johnson serves on the House Ag Committee. Thune says most programs will… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s September Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, September 14 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Schwan Financial Group, 401 S Vivian St. The event is hosted and sponsored by Schwan Financial Group. Food and beverages will be catered by Ken’s SuperFair Foods. The… Read more »

LOS ANGELES, C.A.(Argus Leader)- In his 35 years as emcee of “The Price is Right,” Bob Barker changed in only one appreciable way: He stopped dyeing his hair in the early 1990s, two decades into the game show’s long and storied run. Nearly everything else about Barker – his tanned and lithe looks, his avuncular ease with… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The State of South Dakota is taking applications for the final round of funding for the Connect SD program. Governor Kristi Noem says up to $27 million will be awarded to help connect more areas of rural South Dakota to high-speed broadband internet. Noem says this investment is critical to both workforce development… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2023-2024 survey with 665 earning special awards for going above the standard. The 2023-2024 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A veteran from Pierre was recognized Friday for his service during the Korean War. South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds and staff member Bob DeJong presented Gerald (hard “g” sound) Johnson with the Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal. This is a fairly new medal, so DeJong shared some information about it. Rounds says… Read more »

ELLENDALE, N.D.(Press Release) – Trinity Bible College and Graduate School, an institution affiliated with the Assemblies of God known for its commitment to academic excellence and spiritual development, proudly commemorates its 75th anniversary of God’s faithfulness in transforming lives through rigorous Christian education and training. This milestone event marks a significant achievement in the institution’s… Read more »