News Category: KSDN News

Contractors commit to guaranteed maximum price for new prison

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Friday, the joint venture to build the new prison, composed of Henry Carlson Construction, LLC and JE Dunn Construction Group, announced a commitment to a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $650 million for the new men’s prison in Sioux Falls. They made this commitment in a letter to Governor Rhoden and… Read more »

Contractors commit to guaranteed maximum price for new prison

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Friday, the joint venture to build the new prison, composed of Henry Carlson Construction, LLC and JE Dunn Construction Group, announced a commitment to a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $650 million for the new men’s prison in Sioux Falls. They made this commitment in a letter to Governor Rhoden and… Read more »

Senator Rounds pushes Postmaster General to restore reliable mail service in South Dakota

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner urging him to restore reliable mail service in South Dakota. Customers across the state are facing persistent delays, with letters and newspapers mailed within the state taking weeks to arrive. “Feedback from my constituents is clear: USPS service has significantly declined across South Dakota,”… Read more »

Senator Rounds pushes Postmaster General to restore reliable mail service in South Dakota

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner urging him to restore reliable mail service in South Dakota. Customers across the state are facing persistent delays, with letters and newspapers mailed within the state taking weeks to arrive. “Feedback from my constituents is clear: USPS service has significantly declined across South Dakota,”… Read more »

Northern tops South Dakota in education programs and residence halls

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University has been ranked No. 1 in South Dakota for our education program (No. 94 nationally) and residence halls (dorms) in Niche’s 2026 rankings. Niche, a platform for college reviews and rankings, bases its results on factors such as academic quality, student satisfaction, campus safety and housing options. “At Northern, preparing… Read more »

Northern tops South Dakota in education programs and residence halls

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University has been ranked No. 1 in South Dakota for our education program (No. 94 nationally) and residence halls (dorms) in Niche’s 2026 rankings. Niche, a platform for college reviews and rankings, bases its results on factors such as academic quality, student satisfaction, campus safety and housing options. “At Northern, preparing… Read more »

23rd Ave NE from Dakota Street going west 270 feet closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7 am Monday, September 22nd, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt paving: 23rd Ave. NE From Dakota St. going west 270 feet The road is scheduled to be closed until 7 pm Tuesday, September 23rd, or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take… Read more »

23rd Ave NE from Dakota Street going west 270 feet closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7 am Monday, September 22nd, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt paving: 23rd Ave. NE From Dakota St. going west 270 feet The road is scheduled to be closed until 7 pm Tuesday, September 23rd, or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take… Read more »

Dacotah Prairie Museum hosting Harvest Stroll Fall Festival on September 27th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Saturday, September 27th, the Dacotah Prairie Museum are hosting their annual Harvest Stroll Fall Festival. Museum Director Patricia Kendall previews what to look for that day. Kendall discuss concessions that are planned for the Harvest Stroll. The Harvest Stroll Fall Festival goes from 11am-3pm with the museum opened until 4pm.

Dacotah Prairie Museum hosting Harvest Stroll Fall Festival on September 27th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Saturday, September 27th, the Dacotah Prairie Museum are hosting their annual Harvest Stroll Fall Festival. Museum Director Patricia Kendall previews what to look for that day. Kendall discuss concessions that are planned for the Harvest Stroll. The Harvest Stroll Fall Festival goes from 11am-3pm with the museum opened until 4pm.

National Manufacturing Day coming on October 3rd

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – National Manufacturing Day – recognized the first Friday each October – will be celebrated in Aberdeen this year with an event at ATEC Academy. It will run from 9 am to 2 pm on Friday, October 3rd. Several local manufacturers will set up displays at ATEC and spend time with students.… Read more »

National Manufacturing Day coming on October 3rd

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – National Manufacturing Day – recognized the first Friday each October – will be celebrated in Aberdeen this year with an event at ATEC Academy. It will run from 9 am to 2 pm on Friday, October 3rd. Several local manufacturers will set up displays at ATEC and spend time with students.… Read more »

Toby Doeden campaign stopped in Watertown Thursday

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–South Dakota Republican gubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden made a campaign stop in Watertown Thursday night, meeting with supporters at 2nd Street Station. It was one of the Groton natives first stops since an incident occurred last weekend in Aberdeen. Doeden and his family were at a Northern State University football game when a… Read more »

Toby Doeden campaign stopped in Watertown Thursday

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–South Dakota Republican gubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden made a campaign stop in Watertown Thursday night, meeting with supporters at 2nd Street Station. It was one of the Groton natives first stops since an incident occurred last weekend in Aberdeen. Doeden and his family were at a Northern State University football game when a… Read more »

Recap of Congressman Dusty Johnson’s Tele-Town Hall

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Congressman Dusty Johnson hosted a Tele-Town Hall taking questions from the voters all across the state of South Dakota. Before fielding question he updated the voters on four different topics starting with the murder of political influencer Charlie Kirk. Johnson updated on the upcoming government spending bill that has a deadline… Read more »

Recap of Congressman Dusty Johnson’s Tele-Town Hall

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Congressman Dusty Johnson hosted a Tele-Town Hall taking questions from the voters all across the state of South Dakota. Before fielding question he updated the voters on four different topics starting with the murder of political influencer Charlie Kirk. Johnson updated on the upcoming government spending bill that has a deadline… Read more »

Lt Governor Tony Venhuizen preview Tuesday’s special session

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Tuesday, the South Dakota Legislature will be addressing in a special session, the proposal to fund the new mens prison that will be in Sioux Falls. Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen who chaired the Project Prison Reset Task Force provides a preview of what to expect. Venhuizen recap what the task… Read more »

Lt Governor Tony Venhuizen preview Tuesday’s special session

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Tuesday, the South Dakota Legislature will be addressing in a special session, the proposal to fund the new mens prison that will be in Sioux Falls. Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen who chaired the Project Prison Reset Task Force provides a preview of what to expect. Venhuizen recap what the task… Read more »

Update on plane crash that occured in Brookings earlier this month

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KWAT)–More information has been released on a plane crash at the Brookings Airport this month that injured three people. At 9:00 a.m. on the morning of September 6th, the single engine plane crashed minutes after take-off. In its preliminary report, the National Transportation Safety Board says the pilot reported a moderate vibration that… Read more »

Update on plane crash that occured in Brookings earlier this month

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KWAT)–More information has been released on a plane crash at the Brookings Airport this month that injured three people. At 9:00 a.m. on the morning of September 6th, the single engine plane crashed minutes after take-off. In its preliminary report, the National Transportation Safety Board says the pilot reported a moderate vibration that… Read more »