PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem and Oglala Sioux Tribe President Julian R. Bear Runner, along with the Department of Revenue and Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg, last week signed a five-year fuel tax excise agreement between the State of South Dakota and the Oglala Sioux Tribe. “It is in the public interest that… Read more »
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Aberdeen pedestrian struck by vehicle dies
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – According to information from the Aberdeen Police Department, a pedestrian who was hit Friday evening in Aberdeen has died. Jacob Tshipama, 24, of Aberdeen and formerly of Iowa City, Iowa, died on Sunday. He was transported from an accident on Sixth Ave. S.E. and South Lafayette St. to Avera St. Luke’s… Read more »
Sioux Falls man receives Boy Scouts awards decades after earning them
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America have given a Sioux Falls man the awards he earned decades ago after completing his Eagle Scout rank. The Boy Scouts awarded four Eagle Palms to Duane Greenfield while he celebrated his 101st birthday over the weekend with his family. The palms are awards given… Read more »
FEMA finds damages in excess of $40 million
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – An assessment by the Federal Emergency Management Agency found about $43 million in damages to public infrastructure in South Dakota with about $3 million in individual damages. That may be far short of total damages from the March storms and flooding. Governor Kristi Noem says they worked with the counties on… Read more »
Business index falls, still solid
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The May Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, fell to a still solid reading signaling positive, but slowing, growth for the region over the next three to six months. Ernie Goss is director of Creighton… Read more »
Aviation Day scheduled for June 8
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The inaugural Aviation Day is set for Saturday, June 8, at the Aberdeen Regional Airport. A variety of activities and presentations are planned, according to Darrell Hillestad, President of the Aberdeen Air Show. There will also be guest speakers at the event. There is no cost to attend, but free-will donations… Read more »
Online registration for Gypsy Day Parade starts this morning
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Online registration for the 105th annual Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, June 3. Individuals and groups interested in entering the parade may register via the online form. Registration cost is $25. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, with a start time… Read more »
Family Fun Weekend June 8-9
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Annual Family Fun Weekend is set for Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9 at Wylie Park/Storybook Land. The event is hosted by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. There are a variety of free activities throughout the two days. Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent, talked about the event. While some of… Read more »
Fjeldheim, Kippley to speak at chamber luncheon
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Community Affairs Committee Luncheon will take place at noon on Thursday, June 6 at the Best Western Ramkota. This month’s speakers are Brown County Commissioners, Doug Fjeldheim and Rachel Kippley. Cost to attend is $15 for chamber members, and $20 for non-chamber members. There will be… Read more »
Flags to be half-staff in honor of Virginia Beach victims
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Upon the directive of President Donald Trump, Governor Kristi Noem today ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on June 4, 2019 to honor the victims of the tragedy in Virginia Beach, Virginia. On May 31, a gunman opened fire in a municipal… Read more »