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April 10, 2025

Congressman Johnson following passages of SAVE Act & budget resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the SAVE Act and the budget resolution.   U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) rsleased the following statement upon passage of both: Budget Resolution: “Passing the budget resolution is a key step in the reconciliation process to extend Trump tax cuts, unleash American… Read more »

April 10, 2025

Julian Beaudion announce candidacy for U.S. Senate seat

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The race for South Dakota’s Senate seat opening up in Washington in 2026 has its first official entrant. Julian Beaudion(Bo-Da-Won) of Sioux Falls is running as a Democrat for the seat currently occupied by Republican Mike Rounds. Rounds’ term ends in January 2027; he has not yet officially announced any… Read more »

April 10, 2025

Community garden plots available

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen, Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department has garden plots available for rent.  Plots are 1,200 square feet in size and cost $20 for the season. For more inforoation or reserve your plot, please stop in or call the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at (605) 626-7015.

April 9, 2025

Senator Rounds leads legislation to eliminate U.S. Department of Education

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Wednesday reintroduced the Returning Education to Our States Act, which would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute all critical federal programs to other departments. Rounds first introduced this legislation in November 2024. This legislation does not cut a dollar of education funding. Rather, funds will… Read more »

April 9, 2025

Grass fire reported near Aberdeen Police Department gun range

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Parts of 135th Street and South Dakota Street/388th Avenue were closed Wednesday afternoon due to a grass fire.  The grass fire was reported around 2:30 p.m. at the Aberdeen Police Department gun range.  The fire started accidentally during grounds maintenance.  the fire spread quickly due to windy conditions and dry foliage. Aberdeen Fire… Read more »

April 9, 2025

Aberdeen Catholic School System’s 2025 Hall of Fame class announced

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Aberdeen Catholic School System’s 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees The Roncalli Hall of Fame began in 1998 to recognize, thank and honor Roncalli alumni and supporters who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in one of five categories: Arts and Academics, Athletics, Benefactors and Founders, Employees and Volunteer Service. The Aberdeen Catholic School System… Read more »

April 9, 2025

Aberdeen Central 2025 Hall of Fame class announced

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the Aberdeen Central High School Hall of Fame Class of 2025: Academics/Achievement Leah (Ackerman) duCharme, JD, Class of 1995 – A devoted public servant, duCharme serves as a District Court Judge for the Seventh Judicial District in Minnesota. Prior to becoming a Judge,… Read more »

April 9, 2025

SD PUC to hear Summit’s request on Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Summit Carbon Solutions is on the agenda for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission when they meet Thursday, but this time the company is asking state regulators to “suspend current scheduling order and extend current deadline indefinitely.” Three different motions related to the case were filed last month. March 12, 2025, Summit filed… Read more »