ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Commission on Tuesday did a first reading on Ordinance 302 which would establish setback for various wind projects. Scott Bader, County Planning and Zoning Director talks about what happened during the committee meetings. Bader talks about how they establish the distances for both municipalities and landowner’s properties. They agree to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley did a conference call with the Fran Romeo Agency & Neste Live during the commission meeting Tuesday. President of Neste Live Andrew Fortin: Fortin told the commission about their business merger they did this year. Fortin discussed how it impacted the Brown County Fair. Owner of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commission heard a report and budget request for 2026 from Marla Kiesz, Executive Director of Area IV Senior Nutrition. Kiesz talks about the location they use here in Aberdeen. Kiesz talks about what they have to do to accomodate for this. Kiesz runs down how many people they make per month… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday heard a report and budget request for 2026 from the CEO of the Aberdeen Development Corporation, Tim Hanigan. Hanigan describe the pillars that they follow. Hanigan broke down each pillar starting with growing the city. Hanigan talks about expansion of current businesses. Hannigan discus entrepreneurship talking about… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota is making progress on improving teacher pay…but it isn’t easy going. The state’s Teacher Compensation Review Board is beginning the annual process of making recommendations to the legislature to improve teacher pay. It’s been slow going since the review board was created ten years ago, with state teacher pay ranking at… Read more »

WASHINTON, D.C.(KCCR)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds isn’t concerned about a proposed cut of over 300-million dollars to the Essential Air Service program.  The program provides subsidies to regional airlines in exchange for limited air service to large airline hubs across the county.  Rounds says the Office of Management and Budget recommended the cut and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, they received a report from Director Bea Smith with NSU’s Innovation and Startup Center.  Smith reflect back on 2024 and look ahead to the remainder of 2025. Smith discuss the mission and where the funding comes from for the center. Smith talks about how they are reaching… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council heard request for funding needed for improvements to the water treatment plant. Superintendent Amanda Fischer talks about what the funding is for. The cost for the improvements is over $4.6 million.  Aberdeen Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen talks about the funding coming from the ARPA funds that needs to be… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  During the open forun, Verne Preszler with DAV of Aberdeen provided good news to the Aberdeen City Council. Preszler announced funding needed for a new fountain at Moccasin Creek has been achieved. Preszler discuss how much money was raised through various agencies. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman complimented them for their efforts. They would… Read more »