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Preview of “Protect Yourself Know Your Rights” event

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Wednesday, there will be an event focusing on the constitutionality  of American citizens.  Retired Arizona Sheriff Richard Mack provides a preview. Mack will be discussing three main topics at the Wednesday event.  One of the topics discussed will the issue of eminent domain versus property rights. Mack talks about the… Read more »

Preview of “Protect Yourself Know Your Rights” event

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Wednesday, there will be an event focusing on the constitutionality  of American citizens.  Retired Arizona Sheriff Richard Mack provides a preview. Mack will be discussing three main topics at the Wednesday event.  One of the topics discussed will the issue of eminent domain versus property rights. Mack talks about the… Read more »

Winners catch more than 36 pounds of walleye in tournament at Lake Sharpe

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A team from Nebraska earned the title World Walleye Champions of the Masters Walleye Circuit during a tournament held last week on Lake Sharpe at Pierre. At the end of Saturday’s weigh-ins, Tom Sieburg (see-burg) of Yutan and Curtis McCormick of Gurley had caught 36 pounds, 1 ounce of walleye over three days.… Read more »

Winners catch more than 36 pounds of walleye in tournament at Lake Sharpe

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A team from Nebraska earned the title World Walleye Champions of the Masters Walleye Circuit during a tournament held last week on Lake Sharpe at Pierre. At the end of Saturday’s weigh-ins, Tom Sieburg (see-burg) of Yutan and Curtis McCormick of Gurley had caught 36 pounds, 1 ounce of walleye over three days.… Read more »

South Dakota Board of Regents proposing Civics Literacy Requirement

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- They want to equip the next generation of civic leaders. South Dakota’s Board of Regents is proposing a Civics Literacy Requirement at colleges and universities. Regents President Tim Rave says it’s part of preparing the state’s workforce. The hope is that students will take it to heart and enter public life as well… Read more »

South Dakota Board of Regents proposing Civics Literacy Requirement

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- They want to equip the next generation of civic leaders. South Dakota’s Board of Regents is proposing a Civics Literacy Requirement at colleges and universities. Regents President Tim Rave says it’s part of preparing the state’s workforce. The hope is that students will take it to heart and enter public life as well… Read more »

Annual Hat & Mitten Drive begin Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee is holding their 11th annual Hat & Mitten Drive for elementary school children. The drive will run from October 11 through December 11, at which time the items will be distributed to public and private schools in Aberdeen. In addition to hats and… Read more »

Annual Hat & Mitten Drive begin Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Committee is holding their 11th annual Hat & Mitten Drive for elementary school children. The drive will run from October 11 through December 11, at which time the items will be distributed to public and private schools in Aberdeen. In addition to hats and… Read more »

Congressman Johnson’s office now accepting Spring 2024 Internship Applications

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the spring in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties will include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee hearings and briefings, answering constituent phone calls, sorting mail, and providing support to the staff and the Member of… Read more »

Congressman Johnson’s office now accepting Spring 2024 Internship Applications

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the spring in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties will include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee hearings and briefings, answering constituent phone calls, sorting mail, and providing support to the staff and the Member of… Read more »

Governor Noem now accepting applications for Winter/Spring Interns

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office Winter and Spring 2024 Internship Program. The internship program provides students first-hand experience with state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student interns will work with the governor’s staff on various projects based on the applicant’s interests and… Read more »

Governor Noem now accepting applications for Winter/Spring Interns

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Office Winter and Spring 2024 Internship Program. The internship program provides students first-hand experience with state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student interns will work with the governor’s staff on various projects based on the applicant’s interests and… Read more »

South Dakota’s leaders respond to attack on Israel

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota’s congressional leaders and Governor Kristi Noem weighed in on the unprecedented attack by Hamas near the Gaza strip that broke out on Saturday during a major Jewish holiday. Governor Noem released a full statement, saying “Beloved people of Israel: your friends and allies in America stand with you.… Read more »

South Dakota’s leaders respond to attack on Israel

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – South Dakota’s congressional leaders and Governor Kristi Noem weighed in on the unprecedented attack by Hamas near the Gaza strip that broke out on Saturday during a major Jewish holiday. Governor Noem released a full statement, saying “Beloved people of Israel: your friends and allies in America stand with you.… Read more »

Natural gas prices might be down this winter

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- You might be able to keep the thermostat a bit higher this winter and it not burn a hole in your wallet.  Mark Hanson with Montana-Dakota Utilities says natural gas could be less expensive this heating season. Hanson says part of the reason for the estimated lower costs is production of natural gas… Read more »

Natural gas prices might be down this winter

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- You might be able to keep the thermostat a bit higher this winter and it not burn a hole in your wallet.  Mark Hanson with Montana-Dakota Utilities says natural gas could be less expensive this heating season. Hanson says part of the reason for the estimated lower costs is production of natural gas… Read more »

Shantel Krebs the new CEO of Avera St Mary’s in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Shantel Krebs has been officially hired as the Regional President and CEO of Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. Krebs says she believes in Avera’s mission to help people. Krebs says the Avera St. Mary’s Hospital team provides top notch care for its patients. Krebs has been serving in the interim job position… Read more »

Shantel Krebs the new CEO of Avera St Mary’s in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Shantel Krebs has been officially hired as the Regional President and CEO of Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre. Krebs says she believes in Avera’s mission to help people. Krebs says the Avera St. Mary’s Hospital team provides top notch care for its patients. Krebs has been serving in the interim job position… Read more »

Site selected for new Men’s Prison

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) has agreed to purchase two 160-acre parcels of land in rural Lincoln County. This land provides a sufficient site plan for a new men’s prison to replace much of the current State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. “This site is the best choice for a… Read more »

Site selected for new Men’s Prison

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) has agreed to purchase two 160-acre parcels of land in rural Lincoln County. This land provides a sufficient site plan for a new men’s prison to replace much of the current State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. “This site is the best choice for a… Read more »