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Aberdeen, SD mosquito spraying scheduled for Tuesday, July 30th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, July 30th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a...
Tim Walz has friends in Congress. They say his political chops could help Harris as VP.
WASHINGTON — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is on a group text called “sports buddies” with dozens of current and former members of Congress, men and women. They mostly trash-talk each others’ favorite teams. But when Walz gave an interview on MSNBC after President Joe Biden withdrew...
State officials peppered with questions on price tag for new men’s prison
Lawmakers expressed frustration Tuesday in Pierre over the uncertain price tag for construction and operations of a proposed men’s prison in Lincoln County. Members of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee also had pointed questions for Department of Corrections officials on alternative sites for the project, which has sparked a lawsuit from nearby neighbors and represents the […]
Rep. Johnson says Ellsworth crash report 'must be a wake-up call'
This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio. A report from the Air Force Global Strike Command says weather wasn't the only factor in a B-1 crash at Ellsworth Air Force Base in January. It blamed human error and a "culture of noncompliance" at the base. Learn...
3d Medical Command Deputy Promoted to Brigadier General
On June 15, 2024, former Col. Kathleen Clary was promoted to brigadier general in the company of family, friends, and colleagues at Mount Marty University, in Yankton, South Dakota. Brig. Gen. Clary’s promotion ceremony was presided over by Maj. Gen. Joseph Marsiglia, Commanding General, 3d Medical Command (Deployment Support), and Col. Scott Valley administered the oath of office.
Winner Drive-In Theater ‘hits pause’ on movies due to storm damage
WINNER, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Winner Drive-In Theater suffered storm damage that has hindered any further screenings for the season. The theater posted a photo of the damage on Facebook along with a message that no one was hurt. The damage includes a ripped screen along with debris...
Sioux Falls Police are starting to use PIT maneuvers, a tactic to end vehicle pursuits
The Sioux Falls Police Department has trained and authorized about 40 officers so far to utilize the precision immobilization technique, or PIT maneuver, during pursuits, Lt. Nick Butler said. The department is using a rotating training schedule to train all 300 of its officers in the pursuit tactic. Butler estimated this process will take about a year. The PIT maneuver is a technique where a pursuing law enforcement vehicle makes contact with the back of a...
Sioux Falls man arrested after pushing Casey’s clerk, stealing cigarettes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 19-year-old from Sioux Falls has been arrested after robbing a Casey’s gas station. According to Sioux Falls Police, Peyton LeClaire has been arrested for Robbery and Intentional Damage to Property. Around 8:15 p.m. on July 29, LeClaire entered the Casey’s convenience...
State trying to bring more young bikers to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
State officials are trying to attract more young tourists to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. While the Sturgis Rally brings hundreds of thousands of tourists to the state, some in the tourism industry worry about the lack of youth coming to the rally. So, the Department of Transportation is implementing campaigns...
Sioux Falls, SD Braces for Dangerous Heat: Advisory in Effect Until 8 PM
Sioux Falls, SD – A heat advisory will be in effect this afternoon and evening, with dangerously high temperatures and humidity levels posing health risks. The advisory is set from 1 PM to 8 PM, with temperatures expected to reach a heat index between 95°F and 105°F, particularly warm south of I-90.
How a small South Dakota college became a national cyber powerhouse
A seed planted by South Dakota legislative and higher education leaders four decades ago has blossomed into one of the nation’s top high-tech universities located in a small city in the rural midsection of the state.
SDSU officials say renovations underway on Coughlin Campanile
The Coughlin Campanile at South Dakota State University has been a staple on campus since it was built in 1929. Almost 100 years later, the tower is undergoing renovations school officials say will bring the bells back to life. Jonathan Meendering is the director of planning and design at SDSU....
NEW TEACHERS WELCOMED AT NEW FACULTY LUNCHEON
New teachers and staff from all Aberdeen educational institutions will be welcomed to our schools and community at this year’s New Faculty Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce & Education Committee. It will be held on Monday, August 19th from 12-1 pm at the Dakota Event Center. The presenting sponsor is Area Federal Credit Union.
Professional Ag Marketing gift to SDSU promotes risk management education
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Professional Ag Marketing of Luverne, Minnesota, has made a significant gift to the Richard Wahlstrom Endowment Fund at South Dakota State University to enhance students’ knowledge of risk management for grain and livestock producers. Since 2006, Professional Ag Marketing has advised grain and livestock producers across...
Creativity and Camaraderie: The West Hills Village Woodshop
West Hills Village Woodshop is a vibrant and engaging community space where residents can channel their creativity and craftsmanship. The woodshop provides a safe and supportive environment for woodworking enthusiasts. Orientation and Safety. Safety is paramount at West Hills Village Woodshop. Newcomers must first complete orientation sessions to ensure they...