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Northern State hosted town hall addressing their strategic plan

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – Northern State University hosted a town hall meeting focused on the emerging strategic plan for Northern State University. NSU President Laurie Nichols talks about how this was the right time to go through the process. Nichols went over the process of the town hall. One of the consultants was  John Beranek.  He… Read more »

Northern State hosted town hall addressing their strategic plan

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – Northern State University hosted a town hall meeting focused on the emerging strategic plan for Northern State University. NSU President Laurie Nichols talks about how this was the right time to go through the process. Nichols went over the process of the town hall. One of the consultants was  John Beranek.  He… Read more »

Reaction to Governor Rhoden’s Budget Address

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden delivered his 2025 Budget Address.  Two members of the Appropriations Committee representing northeast South Dakota appeared on KSDN to reacted to that address.  District 3 Representative Al Novstrup & District 23 Senator Mark Lapka who are both Vice-Chairs of their respective chambers comment on the Governor’s speech. Prior… Read more »

Reaction to Governor Rhoden’s Budget Address

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden delivered his 2025 Budget Address.  Two members of the Appropriations Committee representing northeast South Dakota appeared on KSDN to reacted to that address.  District 3 Representative Al Novstrup & District 23 Senator Mark Lapka who are both Vice-Chairs of their respective chambers comment on the Governor’s speech. Prior… Read more »

Watertown mayor react to merger between Prairie Lakes and Sanford

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Watertown Mayor Ried Holien says he was “a little sad” upon initially hearing the recent news that Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be combining with Sanford Health. The mayor says having a locally-owned hospital has always been,”a source of pride for Watertown”. But there are benefits that can be realized. The transition to… Read more »

Watertown mayor react to merger between Prairie Lakes and Sanford

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Watertown Mayor Ried Holien says he was “a little sad” upon initially hearing the recent news that Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be combining with Sanford Health. The mayor says having a locally-owned hospital has always been,”a source of pride for Watertown”. But there are benefits that can be realized. The transition to… Read more »

Build Your Base program coming to the region this week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Build Your Base presentation is coming to our region beginning on Thursday into the listening area.  The program is used to promote the benefit of beef into people’s live especially in athletics. Executive Director of Beef Logic Inc., Suzy Geppert describes Build Your Base. Geppert discuss some myths involving beef including the issue… Read more »

Build Your Base program coming to the region this week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Build Your Base presentation is coming to our region beginning on Thursday into the listening area.  The program is used to promote the benefit of beef into people’s live especially in athletics. Executive Director of Beef Logic Inc., Suzy Geppert describes Build Your Base. Geppert discuss some myths involving beef including the issue… Read more »

Recap of Governor Rhoden’s Budget Address

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden delivered the 2025 Budget Address to the South Dakota Legislature.  The first budget address he delivered since being Governor back in February. Governor Rhoden discuss the principles he followed in delivering his budget. Rhoden provided an update on the South Dakota economy. Rhoden acknowledge the income in the… Read more »

Recap of Governor Rhoden’s Budget Address

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden delivered the 2025 Budget Address to the South Dakota Legislature.  The first budget address he delivered since being Governor back in February. Governor Rhoden discuss the principles he followed in delivering his budget. Rhoden provided an update on the South Dakota economy. Rhoden acknowledge the income in the… Read more »

Ordinance addressing guideline dealing with wind energy projects delayed

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Commissioner Duane Sutton announced that the ordinance addressing guidelines addressing wind energy projects was delayed once again. They hope to address it in their next meeting on Tuesday, December 9th.

Ordinance addressing guideline dealing with wind energy projects delayed

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Commissioner Duane Sutton announced that the ordinance addressing guidelines addressing wind energy projects was delayed once again. They hope to address it in their next meeting on Tuesday, December 9th.

Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers goes over snow removal procedures

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- With over a foot of snow falling last week, plows were out in Brown County to help clear the snow off the county highways. Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers: Rogers talks about why sanding is not done on most highways. Rogers inform the public about whether businesses can ask the department to… Read more »

Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers goes over snow removal procedures

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- With over a foot of snow falling last week, plows were out in Brown County to help clear the snow off the county highways. Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers: Rogers talks about why sanding is not done on most highways. Rogers inform the public about whether businesses can ask the department to… Read more »

Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil reviewed the snow removal done last week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, the City of Aberdeen did snow removal alerts On Wednesday & Sunday.  Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil went over the process. McNeil was pleased with how the departments all worked together during both snow removals. McNeil went over the tickets that was given out for both Wednesday & Sunday. McNeil remind… Read more »

Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil reviewed the snow removal done last week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, the City of Aberdeen did snow removal alerts On Wednesday & Sunday.  Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil went over the process. McNeil was pleased with how the departments all worked together during both snow removals. McNeil went over the tickets that was given out for both Wednesday & Sunday. McNeil remind… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council approve first reading on ordinance addressing city officials’ wages

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the Aberdeen City Council addressed an ordinance dealing with salaries and wages for city officials for the year of 2026. Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil went over the process. McNeil talks about the salary increases for the city departments. The 2026 budget estimated over $42 million for city employees. The city… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council approve first reading on ordinance addressing city officials’ wages

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the Aberdeen City Council addressed an ordinance dealing with salaries and wages for city officials for the year of 2026. Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil went over the process. McNeil talks about the salary increases for the city departments. The 2026 budget estimated over $42 million for city employees. The city… Read more »

Annexation of Fairgrounds between the City of Aberdeen and Brown County now complete

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday’s City Council meeting, the council went through the final process of annexing the Fairgrounds with Brown County. City Attornery Ron Wager(Wag-er) went over the resolution. The only adjustment made to discuss “Fairgrounds Annexation Agreement” was executed by the city, county, and the Brown County Fair Board effective on November 12th. Aberdeen… Read more »

Annexation of Fairgrounds between the City of Aberdeen and Brown County now complete

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday’s City Council meeting, the council went through the final process of annexing the Fairgrounds with Brown County. City Attornery Ron Wager(Wag-er) went over the resolution. The only adjustment made to discuss “Fairgrounds Annexation Agreement” was executed by the city, county, and the Brown County Fair Board effective on November 12th. Aberdeen… Read more »