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November 20, 2023

South Dakota Farmers Bullish on Future

OMAHA, N.E. (KELO) – South Dakota farmers are bullish on the future. Farmland prices are growing according to Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index. That’s a survey of community bankers in a ten-state region. Economist Ernie Goss says even though many farmers had a tough year due to drought, farmland prices are headed higher… South… Read more »

November 20, 2023

Economist Ernie Goss Previews New Holiday Buying Patterns

OMAHA, N.E. (KELO) – Later this week we enter the all-important Christmas buying season…but will the sales be there? Retailers are trying to get a jump on competitors with “Pre-Black Friday” sales. Retail sales fell last month for the first time since March, and Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says buying patterns so far aren’t… Read more »

November 20, 2023
Nathan Sanderson

Holiday Shopping Season Begins

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – With this being the week of Thanksgiving, holiday shopping will crank into high gear this week. What’s the mood of South Dakota business owners as we dive into a very important part of their year? For that, we talked with Nathan Sanderson, the head of the South Dakota Retailers Association…. Last… Read more »

November 19, 2023

Second petition seeks vote on recreational marijuana

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — South Dakota voters might face two choices whether to legalize recreational marijuana on next year’s general election ballot. But the second initiated measure’s sponsor, Emmett Reistroffer of Rapid City, says he can’t answer questions until this week about his proposal and how the two are different. State Attorney General Marty Jackley… Read more »

November 17, 2023

David Owen Previews 2024 Legislative Session

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – David Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce made a stop on his South Dakota tour at the K.O. Lee Library in Aberdeen on Friday. Owen shares a potential preview of what Governor Kristi Noem might talk about in her budget address in December. Owen also addresses… Read more »

November 17, 2023

Recap of busy week for the Aberdeen Police Department

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This week in Aberdeen has seen a hit-and-run, a shooting incident, & an individual threatening citizens with a machete. Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil provided an update on each of these incidents. Chief McNeil began with the hit-and-run that took place on Monday.  McNeil used tips from the citizens from Aberdeen to find… Read more »

November 17, 2023

Senators Rounds & Thune introduced bill dealing with Wounded Knee

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- It’s an attempt to heal a wound that’s been open for over 130 years. Senators Mike Rounds and John Thune introduced the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act in Washington. Congressman Dusty Johnson has done the same in the U-S House. Senator Rounds spoke in favor of the bill in the… Read more »

November 17, 2023

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday observance on Thursday, November 23rd, and Friday, November 24th, City garbage and recycling pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8:00 AM, Wednesday, November 22nd.  Residents who normally have their… Read more »