HURON, S.D.(DRGNews)- Farms and ranches in South Dakota that have been in the same family for 100, 125 or 150 years were recognized this week during the State Fair in Huron. Governor Larry Rhoden says the Century Farm and Ranch program is a display of the legacy of agriculture in South Dakota. To qualify for… Read more »
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Brown County Treatment Court Graduation held Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Treatment Court held their Commencement Ceremony Thursday at the Brown County Courthouse. Two individudals graduated and to respect their identities we will use their first name only. Deputy Chief for the Fifth Circuit Court Brock Schiferl is excited to be a part of this ceremony. Treatment Court Judge Cullen McNeece… Read more »
Big Idea Competition to start taking applications on Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- High school students are invited to submit their best business ideas to the 2025 BIG Idea Competition, which is open from September 1 to October 31. Over $55,000 in cash and scholarships to be awarded this year. BIG Idea Coordinator and SBDC Regional Director Kelly Weaver describe the program came about in 2007.… Read more »
Flags flown half-staff in honor of the Minnesota shooting victims
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)– On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on August 31, 2025, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “This violence in Minneapolis took place during mass while the… Read more »
South Dakota Republican leadership honor the life of Representative Richard Vasgaard
DELL RAPIDS, S.D.(Press Release) – Media outlets confirmed this evening that Rep. Richard Vasgaard tragically passed away following an accident. South Dakota State House leadership issued the following statements: “I was honored to serve alongside Rep. Richard Vasgaard,” said South Dakota Speaker of the House Jon Hansen. “Richard brought humility, wisdom, and a steady voice… Read more »
Billy Mawhiney announce he’s running for Congress
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release)—Billy Mawhiney, local nonprofit leader, husband, father and proud citizen of the Wyandotte Nation, has formally announced his campaign for the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the South Dakota Afterschool Network, Mawhiney is a longstanding and passionate champion for communities across South Dakota. Raised in… Read more »
Fall Residential Cleanup to begin on August 29th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The annual Fall Residential Cleanup will run from August 29th to September 14th. At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Landfill Manager Mike Scott asked the commission to waive the fees. Scott inform the commission this cycle is landfill only. Scott compared the numbers from the spring this year to that of 2024 spring… Read more »
Star Party planned for Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, August 29th from dusk – 11:00 pm at the 12th Street Park (1600 S. 12th Street). A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what… Read more »
Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil react to what happened Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the Aberdeen Police Department was involved in two occasions involving reports of weapon near two elementary schools. Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil reacted to both occasions. The first dealt with what happened near Aberdeen Roncalli Primary School. McNeil talked about the response of the Aberdeen Police Department to this. Police was… Read more »
Aberdeen Police Department receive reports of weapon offenses near two locations in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Wednesday at about 11:49 this morning, officers responded to report of people shooting a suppressed rifle in the 300 blk of N. Kline St. The caller reported they could see and hear the shots being fired and had pictures as well as video to share with the officers when they arrived.… Read more »