News Category: Point 106.7 News

Brown County Democrats to host event at Courthouse on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Saturday, April 19 from 1-5pm, community members from across the region will gather at the Brown County Courthouse in Aberdeen, South Dakota for a Day of Action under the banner #HandsOff. This peaceful protest is part of a nationwide mobilization against policies that threaten our rights, communities, and democracy. Participants will… Read more »

Brown County Democrats to host event at Courthouse on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Saturday, April 19 from 1-5pm, community members from across the region will gather at the Brown County Courthouse in Aberdeen, South Dakota for a Day of Action under the banner #HandsOff. This peaceful protest is part of a nationwide mobilization against policies that threaten our rights, communities, and democracy. Participants will… Read more »

Update on Favorite Chef Competition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Both Aberdeen residents, Brittney Munsell & Dominika Blum have advanced to the second round of the Favorite Chef competition.  Both finishing within the top 15 in their separate groups. Second round voting is now underway.  The polls will be closed on Thursday, April 17th.  Top ten will advanced to the third round. Here… Read more »

Update on Favorite Chef Competition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Both Aberdeen residents, Brittney Munsell & Dominika Blum have advanced to the second round of the Favorite Chef competition.  Both finishing within the top 15 in their separate groups. Second round voting is now underway.  The polls will be closed on Thursday, April 17th.  Top ten will advanced to the third round. Here… Read more »

Matt Braun named new director of Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Thursday’s Aberdeen Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department meeting, the committee elected Matt Braun to be the new director of the department. Braun will be taking over for Mark Hoven who is set to retire in May. Braun’s schedule to begin on April 28th.

Matt Braun named new director of Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Thursday’s Aberdeen Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department meeting, the committee elected Matt Braun to be the new director of the department. Braun will be taking over for Mark Hoven who is set to retire in May. Braun’s schedule to begin on April 28th.

SD Chamber of Commerce President Dave Owen reflect on his career

YANKTON, S.D.(JOster)- The 2025 session of the South Dakota legislature was marked by a transition in the Governor’s office. Governor Kristi Noem resigned on January 25th to become Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Upon her departure, Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden became Governor. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and… Read more »

SD Chamber of Commerce President Dave Owen reflect on his career

YANKTON, S.D.(JOster)- The 2025 session of the South Dakota legislature was marked by a transition in the Governor’s office. Governor Kristi Noem resigned on January 25th to become Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Upon her departure, Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden became Governor. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and… Read more »

Better Business Bureau offer warning about scams

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The Better Business Bureau is sounding the alarm. The number of Identity and Information scam reports is rising dramatically…with federal agencies reporting over three-million cases last year. Jessie Schmidt of BBB-South Dakota says it’s important to take action to protect yourself. Schmidt says you should also freeze your credit with the reporting… Read more »

Better Business Bureau offer warning about scams

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The Better Business Bureau is sounding the alarm. The number of Identity and Information scam reports is rising dramatically…with federal agencies reporting over three-million cases last year. Jessie Schmidt of BBB-South Dakota says it’s important to take action to protect yourself. Schmidt says you should also freeze your credit with the reporting… Read more »

Update on drought conditions in South Dakota

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) –Early spring snow across South Dakota last week has improved drought conditions. The latest drought monitor map, released Thursday, shows all parts of the state remain in some level of drought conditions, but the percentage of the state that’s considered to be in severe or extreme drought dropped from almost nine-percent last… Read more »

Update on drought conditions in South Dakota

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) –Early spring snow across South Dakota last week has improved drought conditions. The latest drought monitor map, released Thursday, shows all parts of the state remain in some level of drought conditions, but the percentage of the state that’s considered to be in severe or extreme drought dropped from almost nine-percent last… Read more »

Approval ratings of Governors in the region

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has emerged as one of the most popular governors in the Northern Plains, with a plus-34 approval rating in a new Morning Consult poll. North Dakota’s Governor Kelly Armstrong leads the region with a plus-49 rating. Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon also posted strong numbers at… Read more »

Approval ratings of Governors in the region

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has emerged as one of the most popular governors in the Northern Plains, with a plus-34 approval rating in a new Morning Consult poll. North Dakota’s Governor Kelly Armstrong leads the region with a plus-49 rating. Wyoming’s Governor Mark Gordon also posted strong numbers at… Read more »

Recap of PUC meeting held Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission held their meeting Thursday in Pierre.  One of the main topics was the status of the CO2 pipeline application made by Summit Carbon Solutions. Lawyer Brent Koenecke representing Summit pushed for a delay with the PUC. Koenecke believe the best way forward is to delay the process… Read more »

Recap of PUC meeting held Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission held their meeting Thursday in Pierre.  One of the main topics was the status of the CO2 pipeline application made by Summit Carbon Solutions. Lawyer Brent Koenecke representing Summit pushed for a delay with the PUC. Koenecke believe the best way forward is to delay the process… Read more »

Congressman Johnson following passages of SAVE Act & budget resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the SAVE Act and the budget resolution.   U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) rsleased the following statement upon passage of both: Budget Resolution: “Passing the budget resolution is a key step in the reconciliation process to extend Trump tax cuts, unleash American… Read more »

Congressman Johnson following passages of SAVE Act & budget resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the SAVE Act and the budget resolution.   U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) rsleased the following statement upon passage of both: Budget Resolution: “Passing the budget resolution is a key step in the reconciliation process to extend Trump tax cuts, unleash American… Read more »

Origin of Brule’

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brule’ is a Native American music group started back in the early 1990s. Founder and producer Paul LaRoche(La-Rush) talks about the group came about. LaRoche talks about growing up as an adopted child in Minnesota. Upon the death of his adopted parents, his wife Kathy discovered information that led her to follow up… Read more »

Origin of Brule’

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brule’ is a Native American music group started back in the early 1990s. Founder and producer Paul LaRoche(La-Rush) talks about the group came about. LaRoche talks about growing up as an adopted child in Minnesota. Upon the death of his adopted parents, his wife Kathy discovered information that led her to follow up… Read more »