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Finalists for Rising Star competition announced

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The finalists for the Rising Star Competition have been announced. Junior Division ( in no particular order ): Harper Johnson  Addison Hulscher Lauryn Robinson Brielle Nelson Peter Hemke Josie  (No last name) Harry Moen Duet – Zoey Pigors-Haselhorst and Baileigh Dannen Adult Division (in no particular order): Haven Brunes Sierra… Read more »

Finalists for Rising Star competition announced

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The finalists for the Rising Star Competition have been announced. Junior Division ( in no particular order ): Harper Johnson  Addison Hulscher Lauryn Robinson Brielle Nelson Peter Hemke Josie  (No last name) Harry Moen Duet – Zoey Pigors-Haselhorst and Baileigh Dannen Adult Division (in no particular order): Haven Brunes Sierra… Read more »

Vote No On H campaign formed to protect current voting process

(Press Release)- On Tuesday, “Vote No on H” has formally launched a Ballot Question Committee campaign. Vote No on H refers to the South Dakota Amendment H on the November ballot. This ballot question decides how candidates are selected in the South Dakota primaries. Currently, South Dakota primaries are the same as 47 other states,… Read more »

Vote No On H campaign formed to protect current voting process

(Press Release)- On Tuesday, “Vote No on H” has formally launched a Ballot Question Committee campaign. Vote No on H refers to the South Dakota Amendment H on the November ballot. This ballot question decides how candidates are selected in the South Dakota primaries. Currently, South Dakota primaries are the same as 47 other states,… Read more »

Brown County Commission deal with resolution addressing local control

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday addressed a resolution dealing with the issue of local control. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton: Sutton reads the resolution to the fellow commissioners. Sutton acknowledge this may not end up being the resolution itself when addressed in Rapid City in September. The commissioners approved the resolution by… Read more »

Brown County Commission deal with resolution addressing local control

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday addressed a resolution dealing with the issue of local control. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton: Sutton reads the resolution to the fellow commissioners. Sutton acknowledge this may not end up being the resolution itself when addressed in Rapid City in September. The commissioners approved the resolution by… Read more »

Brown County Commission address Tif guidelines

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission addressed a resolution dealing with county Tifs going forward. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton: One of the things mentioned in the resolution was the fee of $2,500 going toward the application. Lawyer Jay Gelhaus suggested amending the resolution to reduce the fee upfront. Commissioner Mike Wiese thought the suggestion… Read more »

Brown County Commission address Tif guidelines

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission addressed a resolution dealing with county Tifs going forward. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton: One of the things mentioned in the resolution was the fee of $2,500 going toward the application. Lawyer Jay Gelhaus suggested amending the resolution to reduce the fee upfront. Commissioner Mike Wiese thought the suggestion… Read more »

Brown County Commission update on the culvert concerns at Warner Township

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners discuss the concerns residents of the Warner Township had regarding the culvert near the Mansfield area.  Commissioners Duane Sutton & Mike Gage assessed the situation last Thursday. Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers explains that milling still needs to be done on the highway. Rogers… Read more »

Brown County Commission update on the culvert concerns at Warner Township

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners discuss the concerns residents of the Warner Township had regarding the culvert near the Mansfield area.  Commissioners Duane Sutton & Mike Gage assessed the situation last Thursday. Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers explains that milling still needs to be done on the highway. Rogers… Read more »

Brown County Commission set parameters for petitioners

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, The commissioners dealt with a resolution dealing with public safety and future sites for petitioners to gather signatures for any upcoming ballot measures. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton announced the resolution. Brown County Assistant State Attorney Ross Aldentaler talks about following what Minnehaha County did. Aldentaler talks… Read more »

Brown County Commission set parameters for petitioners

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, The commissioners dealt with a resolution dealing with public safety and future sites for petitioners to gather signatures for any upcoming ballot measures. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton announced the resolution. Brown County Assistant State Attorney Ross Aldentaler talks about following what Minnehaha County did. Aldentaler talks… Read more »

Minds Matter owner is winner of Aberdeen business pitch contest

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- A $10,000 cash prize will help Tiffany Hoeft expand her year-old business that provides a unique service to the Aberdeen area. Hoeft is the owner of Minds Matter, which opened in May 2023. Her business focuses on brain health. Services include evaluating clients, some of whom are recovering from a brain injury and others… Read more »

Minds Matter owner is winner of Aberdeen business pitch contest

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- A $10,000 cash prize will help Tiffany Hoeft expand her year-old business that provides a unique service to the Aberdeen area. Hoeft is the owner of Minds Matter, which opened in May 2023. Her business focuses on brain health. Services include evaluating clients, some of whom are recovering from a brain injury and others… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD mosquito spraying scheduled for Tuesday, July 30th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, July 30th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a high number of the Culex species which… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD mosquito spraying scheduled for Tuesday, July 30th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, July 30th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a high number of the Culex species which… Read more »

South Dakota Legislative Research Council release financial impact of IM28

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The nonpartisan staff of the South Dakota Legislative Research Council (LRC) released an updated estimate of the fiscal impact of Initiated Measure 28 this week. A memo to be presented to the Joint Committee on Appropriations on July 30, 2024, LRC estimates the negative impact to South Dakota’s state budget at… Read more »

South Dakota Legislative Research Council release financial impact of IM28

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The nonpartisan staff of the South Dakota Legislative Research Council (LRC) released an updated estimate of the fiscal impact of Initiated Measure 28 this week. A memo to be presented to the Joint Committee on Appropriations on July 30, 2024, LRC estimates the negative impact to South Dakota’s state budget at… Read more »

Aberdeen juveniles apprehended after stolen vehicle chase

CODINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Two male juveniles from Aberdeen were apprehended after stealing a vehicle and leading authorities on a chase in Day and Codington Counties. At 2:22 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, Codington County Sheriff Deputies were advised that two male juveniles had stolen a vehicle in Aberdeen and were being… Read more »

Aberdeen juveniles apprehended after stolen vehicle chase

CODINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Two male juveniles from Aberdeen were apprehended after stealing a vehicle and leading authorities on a chase in Day and Codington Counties. At 2:22 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, Codington County Sheriff Deputies were advised that two male juveniles had stolen a vehicle in Aberdeen and were being… Read more »