ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night the Aberdeen City Council approved the 1st reading on stop gaps for medical marijuana establishments in the city. Aberdeen Zoning and Planning Director Brett Bill told the council why the ordinance is needed for now. The ordinance had a 2 year sunset clause. Councilman Ron Ronayne asks why the length… Read more »
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May License Plate Decals due Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio) – Monday, May 31st falls on a federal holiday(Memorial Day). The Brown County Offices will be closed. This Friday, May 28th is the deadline to renew license plate decals for May. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters this month.
Water Hydrant Testing – Railroad Avenue to South City Limits on Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, May 25th, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will began flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Avenue South to City Limits Between South 6th Street and South Dakota Street The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure… Read more »
Road Closed – 12th Avenue SE from S. Arch St to S Dakota St for Road Work
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road work: 12th Avenue SE from South Arch St. to South Dakota St. The road is expected to remain closed through… Read more »
Contempt hearing set over judge’s order requiring vaccine
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge in Aberdeen will decide whether three members of the U.S. Marshals Service should be found in civil contempt over his requirement to have everyone in his courtroom vaccinated for the coronavirus. Judge Charles Kornmann notified courthouse employees in March that the vaccinations would be required in order to… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 COVID-19 related deaths on Friday
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths(through Friday), while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,004. The state had 31 new cases and 74 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 522. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
June Community Affairs Luncheon to feature Senator John Thune
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Wednesday, June 2nd at 11:30 am at the Best Western Ramkota, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will host the June Community Affairs Luncheon. The guest speaker will be US Senator John Thune. Cost of lunch is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-Chamber members. Call the Chamber at (605) 225-2860… Read more »
Governors Council of Economic Advisors Quarterly Report released
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Governors Council of Economic Advisors held their quarterly meeting this week and heard a briefing on the states finances and talked about future projections. Board member, David Chicoine, says finding enough workers continues to be a major issue. Chicoine, former President of South Dakota State University, says the state should still see… Read more »
SD legislators still deciding what to do with funding from the American Resue Plan
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota legislators will ultimately have to decide how to spend almost one billion federal dollars. That’s the states share under the “American Rescue Plan” passed this year by Congress. The legislatures Executive Board set up a task force to make recommendations for the money. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton says there could… Read more »
Yankton School Board update their face mask policy
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board held a special meeting Thursday to remove some of their face mask requirements. Those that are fully vaccinated can now be in school buildings without masks. Board President Sarah Carda says their face mask policy helped get students and staff successfully to the end of the school year. Carda… Read more »