Economy in Mid-America region showing mixed results

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional economy just scored its best performance in more than a year. Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index includes a survey of rural community bankers across a ten state region. Economist Ernie Goss says the farm economy may be in the early stages of turning a corner. South Dakota’s reading was an improvement… Read more »

Sports Hub 11/21/24: NSIC FB All-Conference Reaction + Hitchcock-Tulare VB HC Jordan Opp

The Sports Hub: Thursday, November 21st 2024 “The Jump” – Local athletes getting recognition + local commitments. NSIC Football All-Conference teams were announced. McClure and Tukes react. Hithcock-Tulare volleyball head coach Jordan Opp joins the program to discuss Class B State Tournament. State Volleyball Championships preview (AA, A, B) Watch: https://fb.watch/v-jIb95Ber/ The Sports Hub is… Read more »

Packin’ the Heat at Allevity in Aberdeen on Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) At Allevity we’re Packin’ the Heat! Join us on Friday, November 22 from 5 PM – 8 PM for the special opportunity to meet and play against local law enforcement and first responders. Bring your fiercest gaming skills to challenge first responders in the arcade, play laser tag with law enforcement,… Read more »

Christmas Tree Lane at the Dacotah Prairie Museum in Aberdeen opens Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau encourages everyone to enjoy ~ at the Dacotah Prairie Museum! This year’s Christmas Tree Lane theme, , evokes images of “home” with a nod to how people may have decorated in the early days of frontier life. Participants are also encouraged to put their… Read more »

Four Wolves Named All-NSIC (FB)

Burnsville, MN (NorthernSun.org) – The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference released the 2024 NSIC All-Conference football teams this morning with four honored from Northern State University. Jake Adams and Kegan Mountain earned spots on the first team, while Max Van Landingham and Luke Gunderson were named to the second team. Adams started all 11 games for… Read more »

3rd annual FEZtival of Trees at the Yelduz Shrine

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau’s friends at the Yelduz Shrine Center are holding their 3rd Annual FEZtival of Trees November 18th-23rd! 65+ beautifully decorated Christmas trees with gifts, as well as gift baskets, have been donated by Aberdeen area sponsors to be raffled off on Saturday, November 23rd at… Read more »

Aberdeen homeless shelter gets $10K to help clients

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AberdeenNews) The South Dakota Community Foundation awarded a $10,000 South Dakota Fund grant to Aberdeen Step Up Ministries. Funding will assist in funding two homes that provide temporary shelter and transitional support services for homeless individuals in the Aberdeen area. “Aberdeen Step Up Ministries is so very grateful to the South Dakota Community… Read more »

Ringneck Energy looking for loan to expand rail storage areas

ONIDA, S.D.(KCCR)- Ringneck Energy in Onida is looking to expand rail storage areas  to help ease track congestion at its Sully County plant.  During the public comment period of the South Dakota State Rail Board meeting, Commodity Manager Kevin Kjorsvik says they want to seek a loan for track expansion. Kjorsvik says Ringneck is working… Read more »

Pierre City Commission discuss rate increases in utilities

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Pierre City Commission is considering a three-percent across the board increase in utility rates for 2025.  Utilities Director Brad Palmer says Pierre has seen fairly steady rates for a number of years. Palmer says compared to other cities, Pierre’s utility rates are in the middle or lower than average. Palmer says, on… Read more »

Sex offender arrested in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre man was arrested by Pierre police following an investigation regarding a sex offender living in a restricted area. Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says the Department’s investigations division learned that a registered sex offender, identified by police as 40 year-old Archie Mack was not living where he was registered to live,… Read more »