PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Raising awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) was the goal of a gathering on the Capitol Building lawn last Friday morning in Pierre. Around 20 people rode horses and ponies from Farm Island (on the east side of Pierre) to the Capitol Building. Leta Wise Spirit from Pierre spoke about how… Read more »
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Aberdeen City Council awards the hangar at the airport to Darrell Hillestead
June 7, 2021
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night the Aberdeen City Council held a hearing to determine whether to award the municipal hangar at the Aberdeen Airport to Darrell Hillestead. Speaking against the resolution was the attorney for Qwest Aviation, Adam Altman. Altman explain about the loss revenue to the city by awarding the hangar to Hillestead. Altman… Read more »
Gas line hit in Fort Pierre Monday
June 7, 2021
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Another gas line was hit by a contractor Monday, this time in Fort Pierre. Volunteer Fire Department chief Justin Jones says it happened in the 100 block of South 3rd Street. Jones says they were on scene less than an hour. This is the 4th gas line break in under a week… Read more »
SD agriculture groups come together to discuss solutions for the cattle industry
June 7, 2021
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Leaders from six South Dakota Ag groups met recently and talked about solutions to address the current price crisis in the cattle industry. South Dakota Stock Grower’s Association Executive Director James Halverson says all the groups agreed on three major concerns. He says one of the major needs is for improved price transparency… Read more »
Recap of Congressman Dusty Johnson’s appearance on AgriTalk Monday
June 7, 2021
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday morning Congressman Dusty Johnson appeared on AgriTalk that airs on KSDN. The Congressman talk about his role on the negotiations for infrastructure in the country. Congressman Johnson talks about wanting to be a leader in agriculture at Congress. Johnson talks the impact the soybean plant has had in Aberdeen. Congressman Johnson… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths on Friday
June 7, 2021
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths through Friday, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,022. The state had 14 new cases and 36 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 242. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Groton woman wins Miss South Dakota crown
June 7, 2021
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A Groton woman has captured the 2021 Miss South Dakota crown. The Rapid City Journal reports Kaitlin O’Neil won the title Saturday night. She bested 14 other women from across the state to earn an $8,000 scholarship with a platform entitled “Bloom – Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy You.” O’Neill… Read more »
Marijuana Interim Study Committee looking to iron out details on medical marijuana
June 7, 2021
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Interim committees of the South Dakota legislature are attempting to figure out a smooth path to medical marijuana legalization. Voters approved the measure last fall that becomes effective on July first. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says the state departments coming up with rules aren’t ready yet. Rusch says another of his committees… Read more »
1 person dead following crash north of Aberdeen
June 7, 2021
ABERDEEN, S.D. – One person died late Friday night in a motorcycle-pickup crash north of Aberdeen. Names of the two people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2020 Harley Davidson FLHTCSE2 motorcycle was southbound on 387th Avenue. A 2013 Dodge Ram pickup, going north… Read more »
Runoff of the Missouri River expecting to remain low
June 7, 2021
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The U-S Army Corps of Engineers is continuing to prepare those with interests in the Missouri River to prepare for low water as runoff into the main stem system is now forecast to be 61-percent of average. John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Water Management Division says a letter has been sent… Read more »
