WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Hundreds of people gathered at Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Thursday for the annual Governor’s Luncheon. Governor Larry Rhoden was the featured speaker saying LATC is a school he’s, “grown fond of.” The governor says LATC is producing, “exceptional numbers.” He cited 99-percent job placement for graduates, 82-percent of which remain in South… Read more »
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City Council Candidate Forum planned for Monday, May 12th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters of the Aberdeen Area invite you to attend a Candidate Forum with candidates running for Aberdeen City Council in the Southwest and Southeast Districts. The forum will be on Monday, May 12th starting at 5:30 pm and ending at… Read more »
Leadercast 2025 conference coming up on May 15th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring Leadercast 2025: Legacy of Impact Digital Leadership Conference to Aberdeen on Wednesday, May 15, 2025. Leadercast 2025 will provide the insights and inspiration you need to lead with optimism, empathy, and a “get things done” energy. In addition, to the great… Read more »
Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition Window Open
ABERDEEN, SD (HubCityRadio.com) – How does a $10,000 pay day sound to you? That could be yours, as the Northern Innovation & Startup Center, and the Aberdeen Development Corporation hosts the second annual Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition with a $10,000 cash price. The application window is open for entrepreneurs and startup businesses to submit right now.… Read more »
19 Fallen Bridge Dedication planned for 2025
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Transportation Commission has approved 19 new Fallen Bridge Dedication to take place in 2025. A total of 14 ceremonies will be held to honor the service members killed in action from South Dakota. Three are from central South Dakota counties. Department of Transportation Operations Manager Craig Smith says 2025’s list… Read more »
Report on renovation project for State Capital Building
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Capitol Complex Beautification and Restoration Commission heard an update this month on plans for a full renovation of the State Capitol Building. Deputy State Engineer Christine Day says they would like to take some funds to study what rehabilitating the buildings infrastructure would require. Day says that scope would be a deep… Read more »
Genesis Farms looking to establish medical cannabis company in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A representative from Genesis Farms, one of the “largest medical cannabis companies in South Dakota,” addressed the Watertown City Council during its Monday night meeting, expressing the company’s interest in establishing a presence in the city and requesting a review of the current local ordinance that strictly prohibits the transfer of existing medical… Read more »
Avera Race Against Cancer event coming Saturday, May 10th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Avera Race Against Cancer will be coming up on Saturday, May 10th. Sonya Neilson and Jesse Peterson with Avera Cancer Center provides a preview. Peterson discuss some of the funding used to help those who travels to Aberdeen to get care. Peterson talks about the new wig room they hope to open… Read more »
Property Taxes due Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- First half property taxes are due this Wednesday. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter: Brown County Offices are open from 8am-5pm.
This week is National Volunteer Week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- April is National Volunteer month and the week of April 21-25 is National Volunteer Week. One location always looking for volunteers is the Brown County Fair. Board member for the Brown County Fair Board Nancy Radke: Radke talks about two upcoming events to promote volunteering starting with the one on June 1st. Radke… Read more »