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November 23, 2021

NSU to host Winter Concert Thursday, Dec 2 from 5-7pm

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Winter Choral Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Aberdeen’s First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Kline St. The event will feature the NSU Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Early Musick Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Timothy Woods with the assistance of pianist Dr.… Read more »

November 23, 2021

Highway Patrol encourages safe holiday driving

PIERRE, S.D. – With more people traveling this week for the Thanksgiving Holiday, the South Dakota Highway Patrol reminds drivers that it is even more important to stay safe. “Thanksgiving is a major travel holiday and that increases the chances of motor vehicle crashes,” said Col. Rick Miller, superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol.… Read more »

November 23, 2021

State Fire Marshal: Fire Safety a must for Thanksgiving

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s Fire Marshal reminds citizens to enjoy the good food and activity that are part of the Thanksgiving holiday, but not to forget the importance of fire safety. Nationally, Thanksgiving Day is when the most home cooking fires happen each year. State Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says the holiday always presents… Read more »

November 23, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 9 new COVID-19 related deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 9 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,318. The state had 931 new cases and 837 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,950. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

November 23, 2021

Sioux Falls police preparing extra security for Friday’s Parade of Lights

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Police say they plan for the worst case scenario when putting together security plans for events like this coming Friday’s Parade of Lights. Sunday night’s tragedy in Waukesha, Wisconsin is on their minds. Lt. Andrew Siebenborn says the department dedicates considerable staffing to these events. Siebenborn says the department has… Read more »

November 23, 2021

Gov. Noem to host Christmas At The Capitol Tree-Lighting ceremony tonight

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem will host the 2021 Grand Lighting Ceremony for Christmas at the South Dakota Capitol in the Rotunda on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m. CST. The public is invited to join Governor Kristi Noem, First Gentleman Bryon Noem, and Pierre Mayor Steve Harding as they welcome guests and light… Read more »

November 23, 2021

SD GOP chair says party will stay out of Primary process

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It looks like South Dakota republicans could see primary candidates for Governor, US Senate and Congress on next June’s election ballot. GOP Party Chairman Dan Lederman says the party stays out of those races. Governor Kristi Noem is facing a challenge from Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux Falls. Lederman says despite the Governor… Read more »

November 22, 2021

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday observance on Thursday, November 25 & Friday, November 26, 2021, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Both Wednesday and Thursday’s… Read more »