PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –Governor Larry Rhoden and his office are now accepting applications for the Winter 2025/Spring 2026 Internship Program. This internship program provides students with first-hand experiences within state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student interns will work directly with the Governor’s staff on projects centered around their interests and strengths.… Read more »
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Watertown City Council approved ordinance addressing age limit to some hemp products
Watertown, S.D.(Northeast Radio) – The Watertown City Council unanimously directed City staff to prepare a focused ordinance that will prohibit the sale, purchase, and possession of psychoactive, hemp-derived products to individuals under the age of 21. The decision was made following extensive testimony detailing the public safety risks associated with the legal loophole that currently… Read more »
One man dead following tractor fire accident near Langford
LANGFORD, S.D. (KWAT)–A man has died in a tractor fire accident in rural Marshall County, South Dakota. In a social media post, Emergency Manager Logan Roehr says first responders were dispatched to a Langford address Friday afternoon at 4:21 p.m., where they discovered the body of the 83 year-old man. Roehr says investigators determined that, “a farm… Read more »
Recap of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commission held their weekly meeting on Tuesday. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley announced their decision on who the contractor for the Rodeo for the next three years. Brown County Commission approved the request. Dakota Rodeo is based out of Oklahoma. The commission addressed a request for a petition to create… Read more »
Watertown City Council voted to approve grant for solar energy farm near the airport
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–The Watertown City Council has given authorization to City Manager Alan Stager to apply for a nearly five-million dollar federal grant to provide funding for the construction of a new solar farm at Watertown Regional Airport. Mayor Ried Holien tells KWAT News there’s no guarantee Watertown will get the grant, but at least… Read more »
Property Taxes due Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Second half property taxes are due this Friday. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter: Brown County Offices are open from 8am-5pm.
Recap of Regional Business Symposium held Monday at NSU
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Development Corporation hosted a Regional Business Symposium on Monday at Northern State University. Feature speakers address several different topics. Property Taxes: In 2024, over 1.8 billion dollars came from property taxes. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson talks about how property taxes are used. Sanderson talks about how property… Read more »
Survey conducted to check on parking in downtown Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Police Department in conjunction with the Aberdeen Downtown Association and Aberdeen Economic Development Manager Amber Schwab recently conducted a survey with business owners to check on parking in downtown Aberdeen. Lt. Brad Jung, who is the Patrol Lieutenant/Parking Manager for downtown since May filed the report with the Aberdeen City Council.… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council appoint Tanner Jondahl the new Aberdeen Police Chief
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council voted Monday night for Tanner Jondahl to be officially the new Aberdeen Police Chief. Current Police Chief for his final day, Dave McNeil has nothing but praise for Office Jondahl. Jondahl accepted the promotion to Aberdeen Police Chief. Jondahl begins his job as Aberdeen Police Chief on Tuesday.
Senator Rounds accepting spring 2026 internship applications
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is currently accepting applications from college students to serve as interns during the spring 2026 semester. Positions are available in the Washington, D.C. office and the state offices in Pierre, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Students will work closely with constituents and staff, polish their research and writing… Read more »
















