ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, they received a report from Director Bea Smith with NSU’s Innovation and Startup Center. Smith reflect back on 2024 and look ahead to the remainder of 2025. Smith discuss the mission and where the funding comes from for the center. Smith talks about how they are reaching… Read more »
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Aberdeen City Council approve funding for improvements at water treatment plant
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council heard request for funding needed for improvements to the water treatment plant. Superintendent Amanda Fischer talks about what the funding is for. The cost for the improvements is over $4.6 million. Aberdeen Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen talks about the funding coming from the ARPA funds that needs to be… Read more »
Funding needed for new fountain at Moccasin Creek received
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- During the open forun, Verne Preszler with DAV of Aberdeen provided good news to the Aberdeen City Council. Preszler announced funding needed for a new fountain at Moccasin Creek has been achieved. Preszler discuss how much money was raised through various agencies. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman complimented them for their efforts. They would… Read more »
Chad Nilson declared winner of the Southeast District race
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Following the recount that was held Monday afternoon, the results didn’t change from election night. Chad Nilson was declared the winner of the Southeast District with 124 votes. Kurt Preszler following the recount remained at 123 & Tiffany Langer was third with 79 votes. On Election Day, vote tabulating machines were used to… Read more »
Aberdeen Spring Garden Walk on Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Prairie Partners Master Gardeners are featuring four gardens plus a bonus for the Aberdeen Spring Garden Walk. View plantings on Thursday, June 19, from 1 to 7 p.m. Advanced tickets are $12 and can bought at Kessler’s, Natural Abundance, Hitch N Post, Parkview Nursery, and Ken’s SuperFair Foods in Aberdeen. These tickets… Read more »
Cuts to EAS services part of the Big Beautiful Bill
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Cuts to funding for the Essential Air Service have been included in the Big Beautiful Bill moving through Congress. Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says right now, the bill cuts E-A-S funding by 308-million dollars. Jundt says the Department of Transportation has been in contact with the state’s three E-A-S airports in Pierre, Watertown… Read more »
Governor Rhoden’s office taking applications for fall interns
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –Governor Larry Rhoden and his office are now accepting applications for the 2025 Fall Internship Program. This internship program provides students with first-hand experiences within state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student interns will work directly with the Governor’s staff on projects centered around their interests and strengths. The… Read more »
Congressman Johnson vote in favor of bill to cut funding to public broadcasting
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota Public Broadcasting supporters say a proposed federal budget cut could cripple their services. Rep. Dusty Johnson voted for a House recision bill that would eliminate public media funding. Friends of SDPB say that would hurt rural news, education, and emergency alerts. Johnson’s spokesperson says the Congressman values SDPB’s work.… Read more »
Toby Doeden for South Dakota tour stopped in Ipswich on Sunday
IPSWICH, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Toby Doeden for South Dakota tour made a stop Sunday at Ipswich. Before fielding questions, Doeden talked about what he would do as Governor if elected. Doeden talks about doing a Department of External Revenue to help with property tax relief. Doeden believes non-residents needs to pay their fair share of taxes… Read more »
Recap of Senator Thune’s appearance on Fox News Sunday
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Fox News Sunday’s host Shannon Breem did a pre-recorded interview with U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune which aired on Sunday. Interview focused on two different topics. President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Bream asked Senator Thune about the Democrats and the Congressional Budget Office’s concerns. Thune reminds everyone if the Trump Tax Cut… Read more »