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September 23, 2025

How area legislators voted on bill to fund new mens prison & reactions

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Tuesday, the South Dakota Legislature voted to pass SB2 that would fund the new Mens Prison in Sioux Falls for the cost of 650 million dollars. Here’s are how the legislators representing Brown County voted on the bill. District 3 Senator Carl Perry voted in favor and explained why on the Senate… Read more »

September 23, 2025

South Dakota Legislature passes proposal to fund new mens prison

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO & SDBA)- South Dakota lawmakers are considering the largest expenditure in state history today…a proposed new 650-million dollar men’s penitentiary in Sioux Falls. The House and Senate were gaveled in at nine this morning…followed by an address by Governor Larry Rhoden to a joint session in the House chamber. Governor Rhoden call for… Read more »

September 23, 2025

USD professor sues after being placed on leave for Facebook post

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A former University of South Dakota professor is suing two high-ranking USD officials and the president of the SD Board of Regents after he was put on administrative leave following a controversial social media post. Phillip Michael Hook is a tenured Professor of Art at USD, where he’s… Read more »

September 23, 2025

2nd Str from 8th Ave NW south 100 ft closed Wednesday afternoon

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 1pm Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for painting of traffic lines: 2nd St. from 8th Ave. NW going S. 100 ft. The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 3pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »

September 23, 2025

6th Ave SE from S Lamont to S Centennial Street closed Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7 am Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic & water will be off in the following area for utility work: Road closed: 6th Ave. SE East Bound Outside Lane from S. Lamont St. to S. Centennial St. Water off: 6th Ave. SE… Read more »

September 23, 2025

Recap of Digital Roundtable addressing AI and Data Centers held at NSU Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, U.S. Congressman moderated a roundtable addressing the issues of AI and Data Centers. Congressman expressed the importance of getting ahead of China on AI. Johnson talks about an article discussing how often South Dakota uses AI compare to elsewhere around the U.S. The panel consisted of the following: Scott Sandal, VP… Read more »

September 23, 2025

Brown County Commission discuss possible annexation of Brown County Fairgrounds with the City of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission discuss the possible annexation of the Brown County Fairgrounds between the county and the City of Aberdeen. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton talks about how the process came about. Sutton discuss how annexing this will impact the city and the county’s finances. Sutton goes over the next… Read more »

September 22, 2025

Aberdeen City Council approve funding for two-way Main Street

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night approved the funding for the two-way Main Street.  The initial vote was 5-4.  All nine members spoke their views on this topic. Council people who opposed and why: Councilman Alan Johnson listed five reason why he opposed the project. Councilman Talmage Ekanger question how much success… Read more »

September 22, 2025

Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce announce 2025 Farm Family of the Year

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Ag Committee of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce announced the 2025 Farm Family of the Year Award recipient at the Field to Fork event held on Thursday, September 18th at the Brown County Fairgrounds Clubhouse. The award honors a farm family who represents farming & ranching and the spirit of… Read more »