PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Committee on Appropriation voted on SB225. The bill would apportion interest earnings from the unclaimed property trust fund to school districts. Prime sponsor is Senator Mark Lapka of Leola who’s on the committee. Senator Taffy Howard of Rapid City is also on the committee and moved it to the… Read more »
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The AAHS is ready for the Bow Wow Boogie
Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) The Aberdeen Area Humane Society is gearing up for the Bow Wow Boogie with the event approaching fast. Mona Smith tells us what is all included in the event. Smith says it’s not too late for you or your business to make a donation for the Silent Auction While variety… Read more »
Mid-America economy update
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Farm exports are down, and that’s hurting the regional economy. Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index fell into slightly negative territory last month, after two straight months in the positive range. Still, Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says farm loan delinquencies remain low. South Dakota’s farm exports increased by nearly 20=percent during the first 11… Read more »
Deadline to turn in applications for the 2026 ABBY Awards is Sunday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce are now accepting applications for the upcoming 2026 ABBY Awards. Applicants can nominate for the following awards: Chamber Awards: Chamber Rockstar Award Chamber Business Champion Award Spark Award Individual Awards: Top 4 Under 40 Legacy of Service Award Vitality Award Business Awards: Community Impact Award Customer Care Award… Read more »
Recap of 2nd Legislative Coffee held on Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd Legislative Coffee was held on Saturday at the Barnett Center on the campus of Northern State University. Legislators from Districts 1,3, & 23 were all invited. Of the nine representing Brown County. only four appeared. They were from District 1, Senator Michael Rohl, District 3, Senator Carl… Read more »
Concordia Choir coming to Aberdeen on Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Concordia College choir is kickstarting their regional tour with an appearance in Aberdeen on Saturday. Dr. Michael Culloton, Conductor for the Concordia Choir, provides some history on the group. Dr. Culloton talks about the choir singers putting in the hard work. Dr. Culloton mentions three former Aberdeen Central graduates… Read more »
Preview of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their weekly meeting on Tuesday morning at the Brown County Courthouse. Among the items on the agenda include: Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers to update on load limits. The commission to approve and have the Chairman sign agreements on issues with the Brown County Landfill &… Read more »
Preview of Monday’s Aberdeen School Board meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen School Board will hold their meeting Monday at the District Service Center. The session will begin with an executive session at 5:30pm which is closed to the public. Following the session, here’s what else is on the agenda. The School Board will hear good news about Aberdeen Central’s Superior Award for… Read more »
South Dakota Senate passes SB110
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate on Friday debated SB110. The bill regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data. Prime sponsor of the bill is Senator Michael Rohl of Aberdeen. Rohl goes into detail on how the bill works.(2:10). Senator Jack Kolbeck placed an amendment looking to eliminate Section 12 of the… Read more »
Senate Taxation Committee passes SB199
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Committee heard testimony on SB199. The bill establish a new fund to provide property tax relief. The bill was originally introduced by Senator Chris Carr of Sioux Falls. Later the prime sponsor was switched to Senator Mark Lapka of Leola. Lapka talks about the concerns about high property taxes.… Read more »