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January 19, 2026

DRN Readi Tech adds big incentive for employees

Hub City Radio (Aberdeen, SD) DRN Readi Tech is taking the lead in solving a problem that has plagued the Ellendale, ND area. Michelle Schroeder (Shro-der) of DRN, says they have acquired a building and manager for a new daycare facility. While the facility’s intent is to make things easier for DRN Employees, Shroeder said… Read more »

January 16, 2026

Preview of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commission will hold their weekly meeting coming up on Tuesday. Here’s a look at the agenda: The commission will look to amend resolutions dealing with remittance of fees collected to the County Treasurer’s Office and permitting fees for the Planning & Zoning. The commission will look to approve and allow the… Read more »

January 16, 2026

Preview of Tuesday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council will hold their meeting on Tuesday, January 20th.  Normally their meetings are on Mondays but due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the meeting instead will be on Tuesday. Here are some items that is scheduled to be on the agenda: On the consent calender is a Check… Read more »

January 16, 2026

Senate Tax Committee defer SB7

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Senate Tax Committee heard testimony on SB7.  The bill at the start of the session was modify the tax rate on gold severed in this state. Prime sponsor of the bill was District 1 Senator Michael Rohl. Rohl has been receiving feedback on the bill as it stood and offered two amendments… Read more »

January 16, 2026

Senate Transportation Committee passes SB24

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The Senate Transportation Committee green-lighted solid background plates as an option. SB24 was introduced by the chair of the Transportation Committee on behalf of the Department of Revenue. District 1 Senator Michael Rohl says it’s a matter of appearance for vehicle owners. The move to solid background plates started in Iowa, and has… Read more »

January 15, 2026

U.S. Senate passes series of Appropriation bills Thursday including $20.3 million for WINS project

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed three Senate Appropriation bills.  One of the bills includes $20.3 million for the WINS project for Northern South Dakota. Senator Mike Rounds who serves on the Appropriation Committee released the following statement: “I’m pleased that the Senate has passed our second appropriations package for FY2026,”said Rounds. “This… Read more »

January 15, 2026

Governor Rhoden address rural health & future funds

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At his weekly press conference held Thursday in Pierre, Governor Larry Rhoden addressed a variety of topics ranging from property taxes, rural health, future funds, etc. Governor Rhoden discuss the $189 million coming from the federal government to address rural health. Rhoden hopes this lead to immediate success and can lead to more… Read more »

January 15, 2026

SCR 601 lost by a single vote

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A Senate resolution urging limited government involvement in economic development narrowly failed on the Senate floor Thursday. Senate Concurrent Resolution 601 called for state policies that avoid tax incentives and subsidies and instead rely on market forces to guide growth. Sponsor Senator John Carley said economic development has drifted away from its original… Read more »

January 15, 2026

Rancher & podcaster Amanda Radke reflect on Landowners’ rally held on Monday

MITCHELL, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday at the Capitol Rotunda in Pierre approximately 400 landowners appeared at a rally ahead of the 2026 South Dakota Legislative session. Emceeing the event was rancher, landowner, and podcaster Amanda Radke of Mitchell.  She talked about statements made by Attorney General Marty Jackley protecting landowner rights. Radke discussed two bills discussed… Read more »