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PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Network) Electric bills are going up for NorthWestern Energy customers in South Dakota. The state’s Public Utilities Commission has approved a small monthly rate hike to help pay for two new gas power plants in Aberdeen. It’s also going toward research into possible future nuclear energy. The average residential customer will… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, Congressman Dusty Johnson announced he will be running for Governor of South Dakota in 2026.  On Wednesday, he appeared on the KSDN Midday Report to talk about his campaign. Johnson talks about why now was the right time to announce his candidacy. Johnson was asked about wanting to wait to see… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as fall interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Interns in Thune’s Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to witness the legislative process and attend Senate… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- H.U.G.S. chapter in Aberdeen appeared at the HubCityRadio stations to address the impact suicide has the lives of those impacted. Gayla Martens with H.U.G.S. talks about what the acronym stands for. Heather Hedges with Conklin Clinics talks about their mission. Martens talks about the meetings they hold each month at Conklin Clinics. Martens… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 9:00am Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 7th Ave. SE to 12th Ave. SE Between Washington St. & S. Dakota St. The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure changes, and in… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Following the passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill out of the U.S. Senate, Senate Majority John thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to comment on it. Thune talks about the economic impact it could have on the country if signed. Thune thanked all that helped to get the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission discuss the Girl Scouts of South Dakota request for contract and lease for the campgrounds at the Richmond Lake Rec Area. John Taylor, attorney from Sioux Falls represented the Girl Scouts. Taylor discuss working with Deputy State’s Attorney Ross Aldentaler. Amy Hoiland, Chief Finance Officer for the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A former state employee convicted of stealing over the course of 13 years just under one-point-eight million dollars from the Department of Social Services for foster children will spend a year in prison for each year she stole funds. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley pleaded for a 25 year sentence for the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday did second reading on an ordinance looking to set setbacks for wind projects within the county. Brown County citizen Dawn Shepherd expressed concerns about the setbacks. Shepherd compares this to when they were farming up in North Dakota. Shepherd discuss how the one mile setback might not… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Avera St. Luke’s Behavorial Health & Addiction Care Services requested to be included in the upcoming budget for 2026. Clinical Supervisor Jodi Hepperle told the commission what the request is for. Avera is asking for $25,000 to be a part of the upcoming budget as they did… Read more »