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Candidates define what it means to be a Republican

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Republicans hosted a Candidate Forum on Monday night.  Candidates from Districts 1, 3, & 23 were invited.  The only one unable to attend was District 23 Representative Scott Moore due to a schedule conflict.  Candidates were asked to define what it means to be a Republican in South Dakota in… Read more »

Candidates define what it means to be a Republican

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Republicans hosted a Candidate Forum on Monday night.  Candidates from Districts 1, 3, & 23 were invited.  The only one unable to attend was District 23 Representative Scott Moore due to a schedule conflict.  Candidates were asked to define what it means to be a Republican in South Dakota in… Read more »

District 23 Senate Candidate Mark Lapka discuss his campaign

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 23 Senate Candidate Mark Lapka(Lap-ke) appeared on the KSDN Midday Report Friday to update on campaign for that seat. If elected, it would be his first term as Senator. Lapka tells us about him personally. Lapka discus what motivated him to run. Lapka talks about his priorities for District 23. Lapka has… Read more »

District 23 Senate Candidate Mark Lapka discuss his campaign

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 23 Senate Candidate Mark Lapka(Lap-ke) appeared on the KSDN Midday Report Friday to update on campaign for that seat. If elected, it would be his first term as Senator. Lapka tells us about him personally. Lapka discus what motivated him to run. Lapka talks about his priorities for District 23. Lapka has… Read more »

Ribbon Cutting Day for Bob’s Barnyard Ride at Storybook Land

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Friday morning was the great public unveiling of the new amusement attraction, Bob’s Barnyard Ride, out at Storybook Land in Aberdeen, SD. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman spoke at the ceremony earlier today. Mayor Schaunaman also encouraged everyone to spread the word not only about Storybook Land, but about Aberdeen as… Read more »

Ribbon Cutting Day for Bob’s Barnyard Ride at Storybook Land

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Friday morning was the great public unveiling of the new amusement attraction, Bob’s Barnyard Ride, out at Storybook Land in Aberdeen, SD. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman spoke at the ceremony earlier today. Mayor Schaunaman also encouraged everyone to spread the word not only about Storybook Land, but about Aberdeen as… Read more »

South Dakota leaders react to former President Trump convicted on all 34 counts

SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, a jury in New York City found former President Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsefying business records. Leadership representing South Dakota offered their reactions to it. Governor Kristi Noem tweeted the following: “Massively conflicted, Biden donor and Liberal judge + stacked jury with unconstitutional jury instructions + radical… Read more »

South Dakota leaders react to former President Trump convicted on all 34 counts

SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, a jury in New York City found former President Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsefying business records. Leadership representing South Dakota offered their reactions to it. Governor Kristi Noem tweeted the following: “Massively conflicted, Biden donor and Liberal judge + stacked jury with unconstitutional jury instructions + radical… Read more »

Avera receive grant to help reduce infant mortality rate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It’s an all-out effort to reduce infant mortality in South Dakota. The Avera Research Institute has received a five-year, 5.4-million dollar grant through the Healthy Start Initiative. Project Director Dr. Lacey McCormack calls it a multi-pronged approach that goes beyond clinical treatment.   McCormack says rural areas present a difficult challenge, but… Read more »

Avera receive grant to help reduce infant mortality rate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It’s an all-out effort to reduce infant mortality in South Dakota. The Avera Research Institute has received a five-year, 5.4-million dollar grant through the Healthy Start Initiative. Project Director Dr. Lacey McCormack calls it a multi-pronged approach that goes beyond clinical treatment.   McCormack says rural areas present a difficult challenge, but… Read more »

South Dakota Supreme Court upheld Miranda Ann Henry’s sentence

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the 75 year prison sentence given to a woman from Pierre who plead guilty to first-degree manslaughter related to a death in a Pierre motel in February 2022. Miranda Ann Henry, aka Crystal Pumpkinseed, was sentenced in Hughes County Circuit Court in February 2023 for… Read more »

South Dakota Supreme Court upheld Miranda Ann Henry’s sentence

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the 75 year prison sentence given to a woman from Pierre who plead guilty to first-degree manslaughter related to a death in a Pierre motel in February 2022. Miranda Ann Henry, aka Crystal Pumpkinseed, was sentenced in Hughes County Circuit Court in February 2023 for… Read more »

1400 block of North Penn closed Monday for street surfacing

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting, beginning at 7am on Monday, June 3, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for street surfacing: 1400 Block of N. Penn The road is scheduled to be closed from 7am Monday thru Tuesday am.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until completed.

1400 block of North Penn closed Monday for street surfacing

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting, beginning at 7am on Monday, June 3, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for street surfacing: 1400 Block of N. Penn The road is scheduled to be closed from 7am Monday thru Tuesday am.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until completed.

Update on earthquake felt north of Pierre Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The US Geological Survey website now says it was a 3.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred Thursday afternoon at 2:39 pm about 24 miles north of Pierre and Fort Pierre. Oliver Boyd is a Research Geophysicist with USGS. He told DRG News that they don’t have much earthquake monitoring equipment stationed in South Dakota.… Read more »

Update on earthquake felt north of Pierre Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The US Geological Survey website now says it was a 3.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred Thursday afternoon at 2:39 pm about 24 miles north of Pierre and Fort Pierre. Oliver Boyd is a Research Geophysicist with USGS. He told DRG News that they don’t have much earthquake monitoring equipment stationed in South Dakota.… Read more »

District 23 House Candidate Spencer Gosch talks about his campaign

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- After two years away from the South Dakota Legislature, the former South Dakota House Speaker Spencer Gosch is seeking to return to the South Dakota House representating District 23.  He appeared on the KSDN Midday Report to talk about his candidate. Gosch once again tells us more about himself. Gosch talks about what… Read more »

District 23 House Candidate Spencer Gosch talks about his campaign

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- After two years away from the South Dakota Legislature, the former South Dakota House Speaker Spencer Gosch is seeking to return to the South Dakota House representating District 23.  He appeared on the KSDN Midday Report to talk about his candidate. Gosch once again tells us more about himself. Gosch talks about what… Read more »

Senator Thune provides update on Farm Bill, NDAA, and the border crises

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Senator John Thune made an appearance at the 81st annual Boys State conference on Wednesday morning. Senator Thune commended the great work that the Boys State program does. Senator Thune provided an update on where the Senate is at with the Farm Bill. Senator Thune discusses the southern border crises… Read more »

Senator Thune provides update on Farm Bill, NDAA, and the border crises

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Senator John Thune made an appearance at the 81st annual Boys State conference on Wednesday morning. Senator Thune commended the great work that the Boys State program does. Senator Thune provided an update on where the Senate is at with the Farm Bill. Senator Thune discusses the southern border crises… Read more »