ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At the City Council meeting Monday, City Attorney Ron Wager provided an update on the cannabis industry. Wager talks about the application process. Wager reminds everyone that the applications must be approved by both the city and the state. The city has 6 dispensaries planned and if there are more than 6 applicants,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council approved the city redistricting map created by the committee. Attorney Ron Wager talked about the process. Chairman of the Redistricting Committee, Josh VanLoeden told the council the parameters used to determine the lines. VanLoeden talked about the task the committee was responsible for. The City Council… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council discussed the Tif(Tax Increment Finance) #35. Aberdeen City Manager Joseph Gaa told the council this tif was a little different than other tifs in the past. Gaa let the council this is categorized as commercial property rather than residential. Aberdeen attorney Jay Gelhaus feels this would… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Most of us get those annoying calls on our cell phones and land lines wanting to sell car warranties or satellite tv. Robo calls are increasing in frequency and South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says they are hearing about it too. Nelson says new technology is coming online. Nelson says… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- People who depend on the South Dakota State Retirement System will get a decent raise next year. The system trustees approved a three-point five percent increase in benefits starting next July first. State investments rose over two billion dollars last year and now stand at 14.6 billion dollars. Chief State Investment Officer Matt… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced the primary themes of her 2021 Budget Address: “South Dakota has the strongest economy in America right now, but that success does not stem from government. It stems from our people and from the Freedom that they enjoy. This year, as with years past, we will… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 infections continue at a high rate across most of South Dakota. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they have a high patient count. Healy says they are seeing more parents bring their younger children in for vaccinations. Healy says parents that have been hesitating should… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(WNAX)- The first drug to offer some benefits to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease is now becoming available. Aduhelm was approved for use by the FDA earlier this year. Leslie Morrow, Executive Director of the Alzheimers Association of South Dakota, says it’s a glimmer of hope. Morrow says the drug is the first to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil recap the 2021 year in the Aberdeen Police Department. Chief McNeil recap what the police department did this year in Aberdeen. Chief McNeil talks about the support the Police Department gets from the Aberdeen City Council & the general public. Chief McNeil gave us an example. Chief McNeil… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Final Competition for the BIG Idea Competition, a statewide business idea competition for high schools students will be Wednesday, December 8th at the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center.  In 2021, 238 applications involving nearly 300 students from 33 schools were received.  At the final competition, the top eight finalists will compete… Read more »