SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- SDPB in conjunction with South Dakota NewsWatch held a one hour debate Monday night. Two candidates running for Governor are the incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden(R) and Dan Ahlers(D). Both candidates addressed several different topics. Affordibility: Governor Rhoden looked toward addressing lower property taxes to lead to allowing citizens the opportunity… Read more »
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Commission approves 2027 Budget and hear concerns on Homelessness
ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The Brown County Commissioners Meeting had several items on the agenda, one of which was the approval of the County Budget for 2027. Commissioner Drew Dennert said it is actually lower than last years budget and explained why. Chairman Duane Sutton felt the County did a good job of being… Read more »
Group explains opposition to Amendment I
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Four years after Medicaid benefits were expanded by voters, and Debate over the issue rages on. A coalition of health professionals, patient advocacy groups and business and community leaders are urging voters to reject Admendment I on this year’s ballot. The amendment would roll back medicaid expansion if the Federal… Read more »
Aberdeen School Board addressed policy dealing with smoking and vaping
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen School Board on Monday discuss a policy dealing with smoking and vaping on school property for students and staff. Aberdeen Superintendent Becky Guffin: Guffin also talked about the South Dakota Quitline. The School Board approved the first reading on the policy. Second reading scheduled for Monday, October 13th.
Aberdeen School Board approved their school budget
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen School Board approved their budget for the 2026-27 school year. The budget was first introduced in July. Finance Director Michaela Solum went over the revenue projected for the school year. Solum talked about projected expenses. Solum informed the school board that they will be in a deficit of over… Read more »
Public School Foundation report delivered to the Aberdeen School Board
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Aberdeen Public School Foundation Director Gretchen Sharp delivered her report for the past school year to the Aberdeen School Board on Monday night. Sharp talked about their mission. All students in public schools from elementary to high school. Sharp talked about grant money used for Number Ninjas now used at all… Read more »
Sanford Aberdeen doing flu vaccines on Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio) – Sanford Aberdeen is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older. Sanford Aberdeen Clinic will host a flu vaccine event on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon. Adults should wear a shirt with sleeves that can easily be rolled up and bring an insurance card as… Read more »
City of Aberdeen recognized nationwide
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The city of Aberdeen was recognized over the weekend in Gettysburg, P.A. Ron Krogman with 40/8 reminded the council that the city was recognized as the city of the year when dealing with veterans. Last Saturday, the city received a major award in Gettysburg. Krogman read the proclamation. Aberdeen Deputy Mayor… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council addressed homelessness and housing issues
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council heard issues dealing with homelessness and housing in the city. During the open forum, Melanie Bobby with the Aberdeen New Start Program talked about how many are homeless in Aberdeen. Bobby offered a suggestion of putting up an emergency shelter heading into the… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council digs deeper into data centers
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City Council once again addressed data centers at Monday night’s meeting. During the open forum segment, Clark Thares spoke on his own behalf. He addressed statements made by Aberdeen Development Corporation’s Executive Director Tim Hanigan. Thares told the council he believes the ADC needs to be more transparent.… Read more »