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Summer study on property tax relief heard proposals Wednesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota legislators will have their hands full considering property tax relief measures during their next session. A study committee approved more than two dozen proposals for legislative action. Among them – measures to freeze property taxes for seniors and veterans. Representative Scott Odenbach also pushed for a limit on government spending, and… Read more »

Summer study on property tax relief heard proposals Wednesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota legislators will have their hands full considering property tax relief measures during their next session. A study committee approved more than two dozen proposals for legislative action. Among them – measures to freeze property taxes for seniors and veterans. Representative Scott Odenbach also pushed for a limit on government spending, and… Read more »

Preview of this year’s Aberdeen Haunted Forest

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This year’s Aberdeen Haunted Forest is coming up on Friday & Saturday, October 24th and 25th at Wylie Park. There will be shows starting at 6:30pm until 10:30pm Friday and Saturday night with a Saturday matinee at 1pm to 3pm. The cost is $20 for the night session and $5 for Saturday afternoon.… Read more »

Preview of this year’s Aberdeen Haunted Forest

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This year’s Aberdeen Haunted Forest is coming up on Friday & Saturday, October 24th and 25th at Wylie Park. There will be shows starting at 6:30pm until 10:30pm Friday and Saturday night with a Saturday matinee at 1pm to 3pm. The cost is $20 for the night session and $5 for Saturday afternoon.… Read more »

Recap of Thursday’s Chamber Connections Series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library.  The feature speaker this week was Bea Smith with the Northern Innovation and Startup Center. Smith talks about how the program started. Smith presented some good news about the EDA(Economic Development Association) grant being extended through 2026. Smith… Read more »

Recap of Thursday’s Chamber Connections Series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library.  The feature speaker this week was Bea Smith with the Northern Innovation and Startup Center. Smith talks about how the program started. Smith presented some good news about the EDA(Economic Development Association) grant being extended through 2026. Smith… Read more »

2nd Ave SW from Main Street west to alley closed Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7am Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for deliveries to the Citizens Building: 2nd Ave. SW From Main St. going west to the alley The road is scheduled to be closed until 7pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

2nd Ave SW from Main Street west to alley closed Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7am Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for deliveries to the Citizens Building: 2nd Ave. SW From Main St. going west to the alley The road is scheduled to be closed until 7pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

Aberdeen Downtown Association looking for new Executive Director

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association, Alexa Sheldon wrote a letter announcing that she will not renew her contract to continue as executive director. The letter reads as follow: “After much reflection, I am writing to share that I will not be renewing my contract as Executive Director of the… Read more »

Aberdeen Downtown Association looking for new Executive Director

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association, Alexa Sheldon wrote a letter announcing that she will not renew her contract to continue as executive director. The letter reads as follow: “After much reflection, I am writing to share that I will not be renewing my contract as Executive Director of the… Read more »

Wednesday is Winter Preparedness Day in South Dakota

SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- The National Weather Service has declared Wednesday, October 22nd as Winter Preparedness Day. Here are some of the following tips to prepare for winter weather that will likely hit this region: Know the differences between advisories, watches, and warnings: Advisories means to be aware of pending weather. Watches means to be prepare. Warnings… Read more »

Wednesday is Winter Preparedness Day in South Dakota

SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- The National Weather Service has declared Wednesday, October 22nd as Winter Preparedness Day. Here are some of the following tips to prepare for winter weather that will likely hit this region: Know the differences between advisories, watches, and warnings: Advisories means to be aware of pending weather. Watches means to be prepare. Warnings… Read more »

Senator Rounds discusses Argentinian beef imports with President Trump & Secretary Rollins

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) issued a statement following his discussions with President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins regarding Argentinian beef imports: “I spoke with President Trump and Secretary Rollins today about the concerns I’ve heard from hundreds of South Dakota ranchers over the last two days regarding importing… Read more »

Senator Rounds discusses Argentinian beef imports with President Trump & Secretary Rollins

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) issued a statement following his discussions with President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins regarding Argentinian beef imports: “I spoke with President Trump and Secretary Rollins today about the concerns I’ve heard from hundreds of South Dakota ranchers over the last two days regarding importing… Read more »

Emergency Medical Services Interim Committee held hearings Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(Connoisseur Media)- The state legislature’s Emergency Medical Services Interim Committee held hearings Tuesday. One of the topics was the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Laura Ringling is senior policy adviser to the governor and testified before the committee about incoming federal money for rural healthcare. CMS is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.… Read more »

Emergency Medical Services Interim Committee held hearings Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(Connoisseur Media)- The state legislature’s Emergency Medical Services Interim Committee held hearings Tuesday. One of the topics was the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Laura Ringling is senior policy adviser to the governor and testified before the committee about incoming federal money for rural healthcare. CMS is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.… Read more »

USDA’s Farm Service Agency Office to resume Thursday

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency Offices will resume core operations on Thursday. Tuesday’s announcement said there will be two county office employees in every county office, five days per week, performing normal functions for CCC funded programs while accepting information (i.e., application intake) related to programs funded by alternative sources.… Read more »

USDA’s Farm Service Agency Office to resume Thursday

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency Offices will resume core operations on Thursday. Tuesday’s announcement said there will be two county office employees in every county office, five days per week, performing normal functions for CCC funded programs while accepting information (i.e., application intake) related to programs funded by alternative sources.… Read more »

12th Ave. SE from S. Washington St. to S. Jay St. closed Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED: Beginning at approximately 7am Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, B&B Construction will have the following road closed to thru traffic for utility work: 12th Ave. SE From S. Washington St. to S. Jay St. The road is scheduled to be closed until 8pm, Wednesday, October 29th or until finished.  Motorists are advised… Read more »

12th Ave. SE from S. Washington St. to S. Jay St. closed Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED: Beginning at approximately 7am Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, B&B Construction will have the following road closed to thru traffic for utility work: 12th Ave. SE From S. Washington St. to S. Jay St. The road is scheduled to be closed until 8pm, Wednesday, October 29th or until finished.  Motorists are advised… Read more »