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Southeast Technical College a finalist for Aspen Prize

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Southeast Technical College is in the running for a one-million dollar prize for excellence. The Sioux Falls school is among 150 finalists out of a thousand schools for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Southeast Tech President Robert Griggs says strong support from all directions helped make it happen. Griggs says… Read more »

Southeast Technical College a finalist for Aspen Prize

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Southeast Technical College is in the running for a one-million dollar prize for excellence. The Sioux Falls school is among 150 finalists out of a thousand schools for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Southeast Tech President Robert Griggs says strong support from all directions helped make it happen. Griggs says… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds to speak at Aberdeen Central Veterans Day Program

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Central High School will host a Veterans Day Program featuring Senator Mike Rounds at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10. The public is invited to attend the event, which will take place in the Central High School Arena. Rounds will be the featured speaker. When Senator Rounds was sworn into the… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds to speak at Aberdeen Central Veterans Day Program

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Central High School will host a Veterans Day Program featuring Senator Mike Rounds at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10. The public is invited to attend the event, which will take place in the Central High School Arena. Rounds will be the featured speaker. When Senator Rounds was sworn into the… Read more »

Economy in Mid-America region above growth neutral for October

OMAHA, N.E.(KJJQ)- The economy in the nine-state Mid America region that includes South Dakota remained sluggish in October. That from Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss who compiles a monthly survey of manufacturing supply managers is this region. Goss says hiring was “not good” in October. He says inflation is moving downward. Goss says 60-percent of… Read more »

Economy in Mid-America region above growth neutral for October

OMAHA, N.E.(KJJQ)- The economy in the nine-state Mid America region that includes South Dakota remained sluggish in October. That from Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss who compiles a monthly survey of manufacturing supply managers is this region. Goss says hiring was “not good” in October. He says inflation is moving downward. Goss says 60-percent of… Read more »

Concrete paving scheduled for U.S. Highway 12 from Aberdeen to Bath

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, center lane concrete paving is scheduled on U.S. Highway 12 from Aberdeen to Bath. Traffic will be guided around the paving operations with the use of flaggers. Eastbound and westbound traffic should expect a delay of approximately 10-15 minutes through the work zone. Reede Construction is… Read more »

Concrete paving scheduled for U.S. Highway 12 from Aberdeen to Bath

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, center lane concrete paving is scheduled on U.S. Highway 12 from Aberdeen to Bath. Traffic will be guided around the paving operations with the use of flaggers. Eastbound and westbound traffic should expect a delay of approximately 10-15 minutes through the work zone. Reede Construction is… Read more »

State Fire Marshal encourages replacing batteries in smoke alarms

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio) – Before changing your clocks Saturday night, South Dakota’s State Fire Marshal encourages people to also change the batteries in their smoke alarms. Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. local time Sunday morning. That means pushing clocks back one hour. Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says this is also a good time… Read more »

State Fire Marshal encourages replacing batteries in smoke alarms

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio) – Before changing your clocks Saturday night, South Dakota’s State Fire Marshal encourages people to also change the batteries in their smoke alarms. Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. local time Sunday morning. That means pushing clocks back one hour. Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says this is also a good time… Read more »

Better Business Bureau study shows 18-24 year olds more likely to be scammed

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- New research by the Better Business Bureau is discovering an unlikely age group is falling victim to losing money through scams.  Jessie Schmidt with the B-B-B in South Dakota says 18 to 24 year-old’s are losing more money from a variety of scams. Schmidt says young adults get their information from sources different… Read more »

Better Business Bureau study shows 18-24 year olds more likely to be scammed

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- New research by the Better Business Bureau is discovering an unlikely age group is falling victim to losing money through scams.  Jessie Schmidt with the B-B-B in South Dakota says 18 to 24 year-old’s are losing more money from a variety of scams. Schmidt says young adults get their information from sources different… Read more »

Brown County Courthouse to illuminate green next week for veterans

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton was pleased to announce what the Brown County Commission will be doing to honor veterans next week. This will run from November 6th-11th.

Brown County Courthouse to illuminate green next week for veterans

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton was pleased to announce what the Brown County Commission will be doing to honor veterans next week. This will run from November 6th-11th.

November Community Affairs Luncheon on Friday, November 17th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The November Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Friday, November 17 from 12-1 pm at the KO Lee Aberdeen Public Library. Guest speaker will be David Owen, President & Chief Lobbyist with the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. David will… Read more »

November Community Affairs Luncheon on Friday, November 17th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The November Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Friday, November 17 from 12-1 pm at the KO Lee Aberdeen Public Library. Guest speaker will be David Owen, President & Chief Lobbyist with the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. David will… Read more »

Aberdeen Community Theatre present “A Hollimark Christmas for Beth”

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre will be presenting the play “A Hollimark Christmas for Beth” in November. The play was written by Michelle Schaunaman who provided a preview. Schaunaman explains that this is to make fun of Hallmark Christmas movies that will be airing during this time. Play’s director & Managing Director of ACT… Read more »

Aberdeen Community Theatre present “A Hollimark Christmas for Beth”

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre will be presenting the play “A Hollimark Christmas for Beth” in November. The play was written by Michelle Schaunaman who provided a preview. Schaunaman explains that this is to make fun of Hallmark Christmas movies that will be airing during this time. Play’s director & Managing Director of ACT… Read more »

ACLU of South Dakota condemns Governor Noem’s letter asking NCAA to revise trans sports policy

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Trans people belong everywhere – including sports. But does that mean that trans people should be used in a game of political football? Gov. Kristi Noem and eight of her fellow Republican governors are urging the NCAA to rewrite its Transgender Student Athlete Policy in a letter sent yesterday to the NCAA’s… Read more »

ACLU of South Dakota condemns Governor Noem’s letter asking NCAA to revise trans sports policy

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Trans people belong everywhere – including sports. But does that mean that trans people should be used in a game of political football? Gov. Kristi Noem and eight of her fellow Republican governors are urging the NCAA to rewrite its Transgender Student Athlete Policy in a letter sent yesterday to the NCAA’s… Read more »