PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – National Prescription Take-Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 28. It is an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. South Dakotans have been strong participants in the past and are encouraged to take part again. Unwanted medications can be disposed of without question in a secure medication drop box at participating… Read more »
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Flags flown at half-staff statewide for victims of Lewiston, Maine shootings
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on October 30th, in honor of the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. This order is the result of a proclamation from President Joseph R.… Read more »
Safe Harbor hosting Soup & Pie Event at K.O.Lee Library tonight
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Safe Harbor is hosting their annual Soup & Pie event tonight at the K.O.Lee Library to help raise awareness of domestic violence. Executive Director Gina Karst reminds everyone that October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Karst talks about what their guest speaker will be talking about tonight. Karst explains that most people probably… Read more »
Second half property taxes due Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter reminds citizens of Brown County that property taxes are due Tuesday. If you choose to dropoff on one of the boxes for pickup on Tuesday, VanMeter encourages people to double check when pickup will be at that location. If it’s already picked up, it will not pickup until… Read more »
South Dakota Farm Bureau provide their stance on carbon pipeline debate
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Farm Bureau held their meeting Tuesday night in Aberdeen. The Q&A portion dealt with the co2 pipeline talk. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott Vanderwal provided their official stance. Vanderwal express the issue of eminent domain for private property rights. Dennis Feickert, former Brown County Commissioner, talks about the issues… Read more »
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive coming up Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday the Aberdeen Postal Service in conjunction with the United Way of NorthEast South Dakota are doing their food drive to help the community. This year marks the 32nd anniversary the NALC(National Association of Letter Carriers) has been doing this across the country. Communications & Impact Coordinator for United Way,… Read more »
Brookings City Council approves mask mandate
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Brookings City Council approved a citywide indoor mandate on masks. The addition to the city’s pandemic restrictions includes a requirement for wearing a face covering in any indoor public or business space where social distancing is not possible. A second addition requires masks at city-permitted events. The restrictions already include… Read more »