WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Congressman Dusty Johnson held his Tele-Town Hall and took questions from the citizens in South Dakota. Before taking questions, Congressman Johnson commented on the State of the Union speech delivered by President Joe Biden. Johnson liked 3 things from the speech. Johnson disliked 3 things from the address. Congressman took questions… Read more »
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National History Day competition set for March 9 at NSU
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – About 200 middle and high school students from around northeastern South Dakota will be on the Northern State University campus on March 9 for the National History Day regional competition. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon. Judging will take place in Northern’s Avera Student Center, Missouri River… Read more »
David Novstrup announces run for election for City Council Southeast District
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 »
SD Dept of Health reports 6 new COVID-19 related deaths(1 in Brown County)
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 »
NDN Collective offer their take on the situation in Ukraine
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 »
Senator Rounds comment on the conflict happening in Ukraine
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 »
House bill dealing with Critical Race Theory clears Senate Education Committee
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 »
Bill to legalize recreational marijuana smoked out of committee
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 Parks & Rec to host Job Fair March 8th
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 farmer, rancher Jeff Kippley elected National Farmers Union vice president
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 »