ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Historical Society made a stop in Aberdeen Thursday looking for feedback for the upcoming South Dakota History Museum. It was the twelfth of thirteen stops they made all across the state. South Dakota State Historian Dr. Ben Jones: Jones talks about the role of the South Dakota Historical Society and… Read more »
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South Dakota Senate passes SB89
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – An Aberdeen-area Republican wants to give landlords more control over their residential properties. But that control would ultimately come at the expense of tenants, opponents of Senate Bill 89 argue. The State Senate advanced Sen. Michael Rohl’s proposal Thursday to cut the required notice of eviction for “at will” tenants in half,… Read more »
Cracker Barrel session planned for Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Saturday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the first of three cracker barrel sessions scheduled for this year. Aberdeen lobbyist Julie Johnson will be the moderator. Legislators from Districts 1, 3, 23 are all invited. They will discuss what’s happening in Pierre and some of the bills they are sponsoring.… Read more »
Sioux Falls arrested following assault at the Banquet
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A Sioux Falls man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing an employee at The Banquet Wednesday night. The suspect was told to leave the feeding ministry’s evening meal because of his behavior. He left, but quickly returned and was confronted by the employee. The suspect was found and arrested a short time… Read more »
Slick road conditions leads to accidents in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It was a bit like a demolition derby for a time. Sioux Falls Police reported 39 accidents in the city between five and nine this morning. Information officer Sam Clemens offers some advice. Night time and early morning hours are likely to produce similar icy conditions over the next few days.
South Dakota Legislature to address abortion amendment
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The abortion debate is about to rise in the South Dakota Legislature. A resolution is being introduced to express the legislature’s opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment that would enshrine abortion in the state constitution. State House Majority Leader Will Mortenson says he wants residents to fully understand what’s being proposed. Mortenson says… Read more »
South Dakota House Committee pass HB1097
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A bill opposed by rural ambulance providers across South Dakota has passed the House Health and Human Services Committee. H-B 1097 would allow an air ambulance provider to make interfacility transfers of patients. Both sides met after an hour of testimony Tuesday to provide an amendment that Tim Rave with the South Dakota… Read more »
House Majority Leader address this year’s session
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- This year’s legislative session in South Dakota got off to a fast start as far as introducing and taking action on proposed legislation. House Majority Leader Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre thinks good communication and good relationships are two factors in that. There are 38 days in this year’s legislative session.
Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen annual banquet on Friday, February 16th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen is hosting their annual banquet & fundraiser on Friday February 16th. Executive Director Michael Herman provides a preview. Mike Sommers with the Boys & Girls Club talks about the keynote speaker for the banquet, former Minnesota Viking Ben Leber. Sommers with the Boys & Girls Club talks… Read more »
January License Plate Decals due Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- License plate decals for the month of January is due on Wednesday, January 31st. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for the month.