WASHINGTON, D.C.(Hub City Radio)- Earlier this month, Congressman Dusty Johnson sent a letter to the United State Postal Service Postmaster General David Steiner expressing concerns about mail service in the Sioux Falls area. This is the second letter this year he has sent expressing those concerns. The first one dealt with mail service throughout the… Read more »
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Dacotah Prairie Museum Expansion
ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The Brown County Commission heard from Museum Director Patricia Kendall about the need for expansion to the Museum facility, citing increased popularity and the number of people that come through the doors each year, among other things. Kendall also talked about the financial impact the Museum actually has on area… Read more »
Demolition of 4H building at the BCF contested
ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) Citizen Dennis Jones gave a lengthy history of the 4H Home Arts Building on the Brown County Fairgrounds in an effort to delay the demolition of the aged building to make room for new. Jones, emphasized the legacy and historical value of the “Woman’s Building” but facts were presented that… Read more »
Governor Rhoden’s campaign made stop in Brookings
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- Gov. Larry Rhoden made a campaign stop in Brookings Monday. He and Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden are seeking the Republican nomination in next week’s runoff primary election. Rhoden said the recently announced $69 million state budget surplus proves South Dakota’s economy is improving. During the last legislative session, Rhoden pushed for a law… Read more »
Recap of the City Manager’s Report
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Toward the end of the Aberdeen City Council meeting, Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil delivered his City Manager Report. The report addressed several different topics. One topic was updates on a number of road construction projects happening around the city. Aberdeen Public Works Director Erik Thorstenson updated the council on the progress made… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council addressed two resolutions
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night did first readings on two resolutions. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager went into details on each resolution. The first resolution dealt with getting involved in class action lawsuits. Wager went over what the resolution does. The other resolution addressed an emergency moratorium involving data centers. Wager… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council elected their Deputy Mayor liaisons for boards for 2026-27 year
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council elected their Deputy Mayor and liaisons for the 2026- 2027 year. Current Deputy Mayor Alan Johnson: The council unanimously elected Johnson to remain Deputy Mayor for another year. Next they addressed liaisons for the various boards used the council. Johnson informed them that Councilman Talmage Ekander who was unable… Read more »
Chip sealing in Zone 3 to begin on Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Beginning Wednesday, July 22, 2026,ZONE 3 will be affected by the chip sealing of city streets. This process is expected to take approximately 4 weeks to finish with weather permitting. ‘No Parking’ signs will be placed on city streets one day before the crew begins work in this area. City street sweeping equipment… Read more »
Toby Doeden provided an update on his candidacy for Governor
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota Gubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden went on the KSDN Midday Report to update on his campaign. Doeden received the most votes in the South Dakota primary back on June 3rd. Doeden acknowldeged that when he first registered as a Democrat because of his father. Doeden explained why he took the rest of… Read more »
Commissioner Greenfield updated the Interim Committee on Appropriations on the Richmond Dam project
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- When the South Dakota Legislature passed SB121 that provided the funding needed for the Richmond Dam and spillway project, one of the requirements was to provide updates during each Appropriation Committees until completion. On Monday, the Interim Committee on Appropriation held their meeting. School and Public Lands Commissioner Brock Greenfield provided the update… Read more »