ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Northern State University will honor the achievements of more than 300 students during its spring commencement ceremony Saturday, May 9. In addition to awarding the associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, the ceremony will include recognition of retiring faculty, faculty awards and the conferral of an honorary degree to Jim Thares, who will… Read more »
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Congressman Johnson address blackmail charge made by Governor Rhoden’s campaign
YANKTON, S.D.(HubCityRadio(Audio from KYNT))- Back on Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden’s campaign made allegations that Congressman Dusty Johnson was trying to convince the governor to not run for reelection. If they did, Johnson’s campaign team would use their war chest to go after them. Congressman Johnson responded to those accusations. Johnson believes his campaign is sticking… Read more »
Minnehaha County Sheriff address recidivism rate
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Presumptive parole is creating big problems in South Dakota, just as it is in our nation’s largest cities. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says the current parole system lets offenders out of prison – sometimes after serving less than a third of their sentence – without going before a parole board. Sheriff… Read more »
Senator Rounds address the need for Deparment of Education
WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon recently spoke to members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies. South Dakota U.S. Senator Mike Rounds is a member of that subcommittee and told McMahon that student test scores in the United States are headed in the… Read more »
Brown County Sheriff candidates address role of South Dakota Legislature
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Saturday’s Candidate Forum, the four candidates running for Brown County Sheriff were asked what role the South Dakota Legislature should play to help address recidivism. Incumbent Sheriff Dave Lunzman: Lunzman referred to a bill passed by the legislature back in 2013. Candidate Dan Kaiser was a legislator in 2013 and voted against… Read more »
Mayor Schaunaman dedicates the DAV Freedom Fountain
Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Saturday Afternoon, the DAV proudly introduced their Freedom Fountain. The City Parks and Rec Dept has been working closely with them, and Mayor Schaunaman was on hand to dedicate the fountain, he followed up with his thoughts. The fountain is located in the Moccasin Creek just to the East of… Read more »
Recap of District 1 House Candidate Forum
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters hosted the District 1 House Candidate Forum on Saturday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. The candidates were the incumbents Representatives Logan Manhart & Nick Fosness. The challengers were Keith Miller & Daniel Kjos. Public funding for private schools, homeschooling & charter schools:… Read more »
Recap of District 3 Senate Candidate Forum
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters hosted the District 3 Senate Candidate Forum on Saturday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. The candidates are the incumbent Senator Carl Perry and challenger Katie Washnok. The main questions asked in the thirty minute forum was on economic development. Senator Perry talks… Read more »
Recap of District 3 House Candidate Forum
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters hosted the District 3 House Candidate Forum on Saturday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. The candidates are incumbent Representative Al Novstrup, and challengers, Kaleb Weis, Spencer Sommers, and Tim Hanigan. Public funding for private schools, homeschooling & charter schools: Each candidate was… Read more »
24th annual Day of Champions coming up on Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRAdio)- Northern State University in conjunction with the Northeast United Way are doing their 24th annual Day of Champions coming up on Saturday. It’s an opportunity for NSU athletes to volunteer their time for the city of Aberdeen and surronding communities. Communication & Impact Coordinator for United Way of Northeast South Dakota, Angie Cleberg… Read more »