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ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- David Novstrup has announced that he is running for election to the Southeast District for Aberdeen’s City Council. David believes in quality water and roads that will ensure Aberdeen continues to attract new businesses and residents. David also believes in supporting Aberdeen’s first responders including our police and fire departments. He also… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 6 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,814. The state had 76 new cases and 323 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 4,166. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- While the fighting in Ukraine may feel a world away, the impacts of war are certain to be felt at home – perhaps for military families working long hours or at the gas pump. Those military families come from all backgrounds, and include at least one member of leadership with NDN Collective,… Read more »
WASHINTON, D.C.(KOTA)- The best-laid plans of mice and men often go astray – and Vladimir Putin is human too. At least according to South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds. Further complicating things for Putin, Germany has announced it would send 1,000 antitank weapons and 500 Stinger surface-to-air missiles to the Ukrainians. Rounds said the perception NATO… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill that would protect university students and employees from divisive concepts survived a hearing in the Senate Education Committee. Allen Cambon from Governor Kristi Noem’s office said Critical Race Theory is a false concept. Senator Troy Heinert of Mission says divisive concepts depends on your perceptions. Committee Chairman, Senator Blake Curd of… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill legalizing recreational marijuana that was killed Monday in the House State Affairs Committee, was successfully smoked out on the House floor Tuesday. Representative Greg Jamison of Sioux Falls led the effort. Representative Kent Peterson of Salem, Chairman of the State Affairs Committee, says the bill got a fair hearing. Representative Jess… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be holding a Job Fair on Tuesday, March 8 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the ARCC located at 225 3rd Avenue SE. The department hires over 150 summer staff in over 30 different positions. These positions are in the areas of Parks, Forestry,… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen cow/calf rancher and crop farmer Jeff Kippley has been elected vice president of the National Farmers Union. The election was Monday at the 2022 national convention in Denver. “I am honored family farmers and ranchers put their trust in me to help lead this organization in its mission,” Kippley said… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The lack of a budget agreement in Washington has the South Dakota Department of Transportation waiting on updated funding levels for this year. Department Secretary Joel Jundt updated the Transportation Board last week. Jundt says it appears they may have full funding by the start of the construction season. Jundt says they will… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- With hard drugs as prevalent as they are in Western South Dakota, it’s important to remember addiction is as much a public health issue as it is a law enforcement issue. Offering this reminder is Tessa Jaeger, public information officer for the Rapid City Fire Department, an organization taking an active role… Read more »
