WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release) – Lake Area Technical College celebrated its second stop on its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour, Friday night at the Northwestern vs. Herreid-Selby football game. The evening featured a scholarship presentation, community fun and recognition of one outstanding student-athlete. Breelynn Satter, a junior at Northwestern High School, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –On Tuesday, gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Dusty Johnson committed to banning cell phones during K-12 instructional time. South Dakota is one of 17 states that has failed to take statewide action to address cell phone use in schools. Congressman Johnson released the following statement on his Facebook page: According to a 2024 Pew… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the mobilization of 12 South Dakota National Guardsmen to support ongoing operations in Washington D.C. at the request of President Donald J. Trump. “South Dakota stands in solidarity with President Trump and his efforts to Make America Safe Again,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “With the National… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday addressed the provisional budget for the year 2026. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton checked to see what feedback they received from the public. No public comment was mentioned on record from the public. Sutton discussed a request made by the Northeastern Mental Health Center. Sutton talks about… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Sanford Health announced that Lewis Drug, a family-owned pharmacy and retail store chain with 60 locations throughout South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota, is joining Sanford Health, ensuring continued access and convenience to pharmacy services and retail items for communities across the region. The partnership is expected to be finalized this fall. “This… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- So far, he is the only Democratic name tagged to the race for South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds seat in the 2026 general election.  Beaudion met with voters at the South Dakota State Fair last week. Beaudion in the town hall the Democrat Party hosted on Saturday addressed a variety of topics. He… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Saturday was South Dakota Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair. SDFU held a forum addressing property taxes.  the theme was “Who pays the bill? South Daktoa’s Property Tax Crossroads”.  The panelist were Lincoln County Commissioner Jim Schmidt, District 12 Representative Greg Jamison, Huron School Superintendent Kraig Sreihhoff, Budget and Finance… Read more »

PIERPONT, S.D.(Press Release) – The Back Forty Beef Adventure Farm is excited to kick off its third season this fall, featuring a 12-acre corn maze, family-friendly attractions, an on-farm store, and more! In partnership with Channel Seed and Pro Ag Supply, this year’s corn maze design celebrates harvest with a combine working in the field,… Read more »

CANTON, S.D.(KELO)- New power plants, wind farms and transmission lines…as high-tech companies eye South Dakota for hosting massive data centers. State Representative Karla Lems took in a North Dakota Development and Energy Transmission Committee hearing this week…in an effort to know more about development plans. She toured a new data center nearing completion in Ellendale,… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KWAT)- A special legislative session in South Dakota is only about three weeks away, as lawmakers will gather in Pierre to discuss the recommendation of a task force to build a new men’s prison on undeveloped land in an industrial area of northeast Sioux Falls. Governor Larry Rhoden was asked at the State Fair… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KCCR)- Sheep producers across the state celebrated the first South Dakota State Fair in the brand new Shed complex in Huron.  Department of Ag and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts says the Shed has been years in the making. Rufus DeZeeuw is the Sheep Superintendent at the Fair.  He says the Shed has been… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(DRGNews)- Farms and ranches in South Dakota that have been in the same family for 100, 125 or 150 years were recognized this week during the State Fair in Huron. Governor Larry Rhoden says the Century Farm and Ranch program is a display of the legacy of agriculture in South Dakota. To qualify for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Treatment Court held their Commencement Ceremony Thursday at the Brown County Courthouse.  Two individudals graduated and to respect their identities we will use their first name only. Deputy Chief for the Fifth Circuit Court Brock Schiferl is excited to be a part of this ceremony. Treatment Court Judge Cullen McNeece… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- High school students are invited to submit their best business ideas to the 2025 BIG Idea Competition, which is open from September 1 to October 31. Over $55,000 in cash and scholarships to be awarded this year. BIG Idea Coordinator and SBDC Regional Director Kelly Weaver describe the program came about in 2007.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)– On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on August 31, 2025, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “This violence in Minneapolis took place during mass while the… Read more »