ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Aberdeen Homeless Coalition will hold their monthly meeting tomorrow June 24, at the KO Lee Aberdeen Public Library at 1 pm. Our meeting is open to the public so please invite your friends, neighbors, and colleagues.
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N. 2nd St. from 5th Ave. NW to 6th Ave. NW closed starting Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED: Beginning at approximately 8 am Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, the following section of road will be closed to thru traffic for street maintenance: N. 2nd St. From 5th Ave. NW (north of the curve) to 6th Ave. NW The road is scheduled to be closed until 10 am Wednesday, June 25th, or until… Read more »
Congressman Johnson’s Office now accepting Fall 2025 Internship Applications
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for the fall in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties of a congressional intern will include researching legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls,… Read more »
Puttin’ for Paws fundraiser planned for July 19th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Human Society is doing Puttin’ for Paws fundraiser on Saturday, July 19th at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Mona Smith with the Humane Society provides a preview. Smith talks about what registration for this event provides. Smith talks about a reward anyone can receive for getting a hole-in-one during the fundraiser.… Read more »
Government Accountability Bills will take effect on July 1st
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On July 1, two government accountability bills signed by Governor Larry Rhoden will take effect.SB 62 establishes mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and SB 63 establishes protections for state employees who report improper governmental conduct and crime. Implementation efforts are being rolled out this week to all… Read more »
Recap of D23 Legislative Forum held in Miller Saturday
MILLER, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The American Legion in Miller, Saturday held a legislative forum involving legislators representing District 23. They are Senator Mark Lapka of Ipswich, Representatives Scott Moore of Ipswich & Spencer Gosch of Glenham. Senator Mark Lapka: Senator Lapka is a member of the Prison Project Reset Task Force and provided updates with that committee.… Read more »
South Dakota leaders react following U.S. attacks on Iran
SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, The United States struck three sites in Iran inserting itself into Israel ’s war aimed at destroying Iran’s nuclear program. South Dakota leaders react to the attacks. Senator John Thune released the following statement. “The regime in Iran, which has committed itself to bringing ‘death to America’ and wiping Israel off… Read more »
Extreme heat causes buckling roads on I-29 near Brookings
BROOKINGS COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Authorities are warning about buckling roads in the extreme heat affecting much of the Dakota News Now viewing area. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office shared photos on Friday of a buckled section of the southbound lanes on Interstate 29 south of Brookings. On Thursday, South Dakota Highway Patrol… Read more »
Partial Intersection Closure of 3rd Ave SE & S Roosevelt St beginning Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) INTERSECTION CLOSED: Beginning at approximately 8 am Monday, June 23rd, 2025, the following intersection will be partially closed to thru traffic for traffic signal light work: 3rd Ave. SE & S. Roosevelt St. Third Ave. SE, approximately ½ block east and west of S. Roosevelt St., is scheduled to be closed until 5… Read more »
Regional economy stronger than expected in June
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- A pleasant surprise on the regional economy. Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index turned in its most positive readings in two years. That caught economist, Dr. Ernie Goss by surprise. Grain prices are below break even, so community bankers in the survey said they expect farm operations to lose money this year. Despite… Read more »