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Construction underway on new State Health Lab

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Construction on a 70-million dollar renovation of the State Health Lab in Pierre is underway.  Officials with the South Dakota Department of Health presented an update on the project to the Pierre City Commission Tuesday night.  State Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says the facility will be more than a laboratory. Health Lab Director… Read more »

Construction underway on new State Health Lab

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Construction on a 70-million dollar renovation of the State Health Lab in Pierre is underway.  Officials with the South Dakota Department of Health presented an update on the project to the Pierre City Commission Tuesday night.  State Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says the facility will be more than a laboratory. Health Lab Director… Read more »

Sizzlin’ Summer Nights coming up on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday here in Aberdeen is Sizzlin’ Summer Nights taking place in downtown Aberdeeen. Aberdeen Downtown Association’s Executive Director, Alexa Sheldon previews what’s happening on Saturday. She starts off by talking about the Strider Cup beginning at 12pm.  In previous years it started at 10am.  Sheldon explains the later start. Sheldon… Read more »

Sizzlin’ Summer Nights coming up on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday here in Aberdeen is Sizzlin’ Summer Nights taking place in downtown Aberdeeen. Aberdeen Downtown Association’s Executive Director, Alexa Sheldon previews what’s happening on Saturday. She starts off by talking about the Strider Cup beginning at 12pm.  In previous years it started at 10am.  Sheldon explains the later start. Sheldon… Read more »

Final concert for Summer Concert Series coming up Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Downtown Association’s final concert for the summer is coming up on Thursday. ADA’s Executive Director, Alexa Sheldon provides a preview.  She talks about the theme of this concert. The group performing is The Red Roses. The Red Roses is a cover band that deal with rock music from the late 90s… Read more »

Final concert for Summer Concert Series coming up Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Downtown Association’s final concert for the summer is coming up on Thursday. ADA’s Executive Director, Alexa Sheldon provides a preview.  She talks about the theme of this concert. The group performing is The Red Roses. The Red Roses is a cover band that deal with rock music from the late 90s… Read more »

ADA’s Executive Director Alexa Sheldon react to council passing BID Tax increase

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night passed an ordinance to raise the BID Tax increase from four to six cents per square foot. Aberdeen Downtown Association Executive Director Alexa Sheldon reflect back on the process that led to the passage on Monday night. Sheldon talks about what the BID District is. Sheldon… Read more »

ADA’s Executive Director Alexa Sheldon react to council passing BID Tax increase

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night passed an ordinance to raise the BID Tax increase from four to six cents per square foot. Aberdeen Downtown Association Executive Director Alexa Sheldon reflect back on the process that led to the passage on Monday night. Sheldon talks about what the BID District is. Sheldon… Read more »

Inflation’s impact on farm economy

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The Federal Reserve Board’s fight against inflation is begriming to extract a toll on our economy. The Fed’s main tool is to raise interest rates to cool the economy. That’s being felt in the real estate industry, and now in farming and manufacturing. Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says farm equipment manufacturers… Read more »

Inflation’s impact on farm economy

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The Federal Reserve Board’s fight against inflation is begriming to extract a toll on our economy. The Fed’s main tool is to raise interest rates to cool the economy. That’s being felt in the real estate industry, and now in farming and manufacturing. Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says farm equipment manufacturers… Read more »

Road work plans for Wednesday in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting, beginning at 7am on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt road resurfacing and the following roads will be closed because they are affected by this project: Intersection: 11th Ave. SE and S. Washington St. Roads: Washington St. from 12th Ave. SE… Read more »

Road work plans for Wednesday in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting, beginning at 7am on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt road resurfacing and the following roads will be closed because they are affected by this project: Intersection: 11th Ave. SE and S. Washington St. Roads: Washington St. from 12th Ave. SE… Read more »

Road closed to thru traffic for utility work Wednesday, August 21st

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED:   Due to the rain Tuesday, Beginning at 8am Wednesday,  August 21st, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 9th Ave. SW from S. 5th St. to S. 8th St. The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm Wednesday or until finished. Motorists are advised… Read more »

Road closed to thru traffic for utility work Wednesday, August 21st

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED:   Due to the rain Tuesday, Beginning at 8am Wednesday,  August 21st, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 9th Ave. SW from S. 5th St. to S. 8th St. The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm Wednesday or until finished. Motorists are advised… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council receive grant from Knight Foundation in connection with NSU

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien announced at Monday’s City Council meeting that the city was receiving a $50,000 grant from the Knight Foundation in connection with Northern State’s Cramer Center. Councilwoman Erin Fouberg(who is also NSU’s Associate VP for Academic Affairs) describes what the Cramer Center is. Fouberg describes what the funding will… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council receive grant from Knight Foundation in connection with NSU

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien announced at Monday’s City Council meeting that the city was receiving a $50,000 grant from the Knight Foundation in connection with Northern State’s Cramer Center. Councilwoman Erin Fouberg(who is also NSU’s Associate VP for Academic Affairs) describes what the Cramer Center is. Fouberg describes what the funding will… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council approve BID Tax increase

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council Monday night had their second reading on an ordinance addressing the BID Tax increase from four cents to six cents per square feet. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) told the council about an agreement reached by the Aberdeen Downtown Association and the Parks board. Wager notified the council that… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council approve BID Tax increase

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council Monday night had their second reading on an ordinance addressing the BID Tax increase from four cents to six cents per square feet. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) told the council about an agreement reached by the Aberdeen Downtown Association and the Parks board. Wager notified the council that… Read more »

5th annual Field to Fork event coming Friday, September 6th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Agribusiness Committee is holding its fifth annual Field to Fork event on Friday, September 6th. The event will run from 6-8 pm at Centennial Village, 400 24th Avenue Northwest. This unique, one-of-a-kind event for our area is designed to open conversations between farmers and consumers about… Read more »

5th annual Field to Fork event coming Friday, September 6th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Agribusiness Committee is holding its fifth annual Field to Fork event on Friday, September 6th. The event will run from 6-8 pm at Centennial Village, 400 24th Avenue Northwest. This unique, one-of-a-kind event for our area is designed to open conversations between farmers and consumers about… Read more »