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Get to know U.S. House candidate Nikki Gronli

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in September Democrat Nikki Gronli announced that she will run for the U.S. House seat currently occupied by Congressman Dusty Johnson.  Gronli was previously with USDA Rural Development in South Dakota under former President Biden’s administration. Gronli talks about her background. Gronli talks about the motivation to run stemming from town halls… Read more »

Get to know U.S. House candidate Nikki Gronli

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in September Democrat Nikki Gronli announced that she will run for the U.S. House seat currently occupied by Congressman Dusty Johnson.  Gronli was previously with USDA Rural Development in South Dakota under former President Biden’s administration. Gronli talks about her background. Gronli talks about the motivation to run stemming from town halls… Read more »

Farmers dealing with tough economy

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Small farming communities are facing a tough economy. It’s the toughest in five years according to Creighton University’s Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index. Low grain prices have farmers looking at potentially deep losses this year. Economist Ernie Goss says farmers are tightening their belts as a result. Farm equipment sales have been negative for… Read more »

Farmers dealing with tough economy

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Small farming communities are facing a tough economy. It’s the toughest in five years according to Creighton University’s Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index. Low grain prices have farmers looking at potentially deep losses this year. Economist Ernie Goss says farmers are tightening their belts as a result. Farm equipment sales have been negative for… Read more »

NWS Aberdeen forecast for the winter season

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Northern Plains region, including central and northeast South Dakota, is being advised to prepare for a winter season with a higher likelihood of below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation, according to the latest Winter Outlook (December 2025 – February 2026) from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Aberdeen. The NWS attributes this… Read more »

NWS Aberdeen forecast for the winter season

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Northern Plains region, including central and northeast South Dakota, is being advised to prepare for a winter season with a higher likelihood of below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation, according to the latest Winter Outlook (December 2025 – February 2026) from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Aberdeen. The NWS attributes this… Read more »

Getting ready for America250 celebration

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The annual conference of the Association of South Dakota Museums are in Aberdeen for this year’s convention.  Among the topics discussed is the celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Assistant Director for the South Dakota State Historical Society, David Grabitske describes it as one of the biggest parties coming next year. Grabitske started by… Read more »

Getting ready for America250 celebration

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The annual conference of the Association of South Dakota Museums are in Aberdeen for this year’s convention.  Among the topics discussed is the celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Assistant Director for the South Dakota State Historical Society, David Grabitske describes it as one of the biggest parties coming next year. Grabitske started by… Read more »

No Kings 2 Rally held Saturday at Anderson Park

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)— Indivisible Aberdeen, a non-partisan group advocating for the protection of everyone’s rights and democracy, hosted a “No Kings 2 Rally” Saturday at Anderson Park. The rally is designed to be a peaceful, family-friendly gathering, emphasizing unity, solidarity, and civic engagement. Organizer Carly Miller talks about how the event came about. Miller describe… Read more »

No Kings 2 Rally held Saturday at Anderson Park

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)— Indivisible Aberdeen, a non-partisan group advocating for the protection of everyone’s rights and democracy, hosted a “No Kings 2 Rally” Saturday at Anderson Park. The rally is designed to be a peaceful, family-friendly gathering, emphasizing unity, solidarity, and civic engagement. Organizer Carly Miller talks about how the event came about. Miller describe… Read more »

City of Aberdeen Names Next Police Chief

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Police Department is pleased to announce Tanner Jondahl has been selected as the next Chief of Police for the Aberdeen Police Department, pending final employment formalities. Jondahl will begin on 10/28/2025, succeeding former Chief of Police Dave McNeil now in the role of City Manager for Aberdeen.

City of Aberdeen Names Next Police Chief

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Police Department is pleased to announce Tanner Jondahl has been selected as the next Chief of Police for the Aberdeen Police Department, pending final employment formalities. Jondahl will begin on 10/28/2025, succeeding former Chief of Police Dave McNeil now in the role of City Manager for Aberdeen.

Draft explanation released for proposed 2026 initiated Constitutional Amendment to repeal property taxes

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – At the request of the sponsor, an explanation for a proposed initiated Constitutional Amendment that would repeal property taxes in South Dakota and replace them with a “retail transaction” tax, which would be on the 2026 general election ballot if approved, has been submitted for public review by the South Dakota Attorney… Read more »

Draft explanation released for proposed 2026 initiated Constitutional Amendment to repeal property taxes

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – At the request of the sponsor, an explanation for a proposed initiated Constitutional Amendment that would repeal property taxes in South Dakota and replace them with a “retail transaction” tax, which would be on the 2026 general election ballot if approved, has been submitted for public review by the South Dakota Attorney… Read more »

Recap of Congressman Johnson’s Tele-Town Hall

MITCHELL, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday night, Congressman Dusty Johnson did a Tele-Town Hall updating the citizens about what’s happening out in Washington.  One of the main focus is on the current Government Shutdown.  One of the issue Democrats are looking to address is the issue of health care and extending the subsidies for the Affordable Care… Read more »

Recap of Congressman Johnson’s Tele-Town Hall

MITCHELL, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday night, Congressman Dusty Johnson did a Tele-Town Hall updating the citizens about what’s happening out in Washington.  One of the main focus is on the current Government Shutdown.  One of the issue Democrats are looking to address is the issue of health care and extending the subsidies for the Affordable Care… Read more »

Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index lowest in five years

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Regional bankers are painting a gloomy picture of the economy. Creighton University’s Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index is at its lowest level in five years. Economist Ernie Goss says there’s one main reason for the low reading. Farm land prices dropped, and farm equipment sales remain depressed, as they have been for more than… Read more »

Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index lowest in five years

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Regional bankers are painting a gloomy picture of the economy. Creighton University’s Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index is at its lowest level in five years. Economist Ernie Goss says there’s one main reason for the low reading. Farm land prices dropped, and farm equipment sales remain depressed, as they have been for more than… Read more »

Back Forty Adventure Farm wrapping up their 2025 season

PIERPONT, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back Forty Adventure Farm’s Corn Maze are winding down their 2025 season. Co-owner Kelly Brandlee describe what’s coming up this weekend. The following weekend wraps up for the year with their Haunted Corn Maze. Brandlee goes over the times for October 24th through the 26th. You can learn more about it at www.backfortybeef.com.

Back Forty Adventure Farm wrapping up their 2025 season

PIERPONT, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back Forty Adventure Farm’s Corn Maze are winding down their 2025 season. Co-owner Kelly Brandlee describe what’s coming up this weekend. The following weekend wraps up for the year with their Haunted Corn Maze. Brandlee goes over the times for October 24th through the 26th. You can learn more about it at www.backfortybeef.com.