ABERDEEN,SD (Hub City Radio) Dirk Rogers, Brown County Highway Superintendent addressed the Commission with updates on several projects, a couple that are of note are some collaborative efforts, starting with the use of a Scraper or Earth Mover from the County Landfill. Rogers said its sped up and made the Rodeo arena build for the… Read more »
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Alley on 2nd Ave to 3rd Ave SW along South Main Street closed for utility work
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The following alley is partially closed to thru traffic for utility work: 2nd Ave. SW to 3rd Ave. SW between S. Main St. & S. 1st St. The first 100 feet of the alley going south off 2nd Ave. SW is scheduled to be closed through Tuesday, August 18th, or until… Read more »
August Business After Hours scheduled for Thursday, August 6th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce announce the next Business After Hours is schedule for Thursday, August 6th, at Berkshire Plaza parking lot. The location is at 405 8th Ave NW. The hosts are DFS Insurance, Insurance Plus, Premier Tax Advising & Bookkeeping, and WealthPlus of the Dakotas Business After Hours mixers will… Read more »
Update on project on 8th Ave NE and North Roosevelt Street
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Road work continues on North Roosevelt Street and 8th Ave NE. Aberdeen City Engineer Leif Redinger told the council they were able to put asphalt in east of Roosevelt Street. That area is now open for traffic. However west of Roosevelt Street on 8th Ave NE will remain close for now.… Read more »
Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil discussed next year’s city budget
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil during his city manager report discussed the upcoming city budget for 2027. McNeil credited the city staff for the budget this year he inherited when he became city manager late in 2026. McNeil broke down how the budget will be budgeted for 2027. McNeil looked ahead… Read more »
Aberdeen brings visitors to town with Softball tournament
ABERDEEN,SD (Hub City Radio) An estimated 300 people participated in a State Softball Tournament over the weekend, with others as spectators and family, many coming from out of town. Tournament Director Shauna Wright tells us a bit about her involvement and what the experience was like. The community shined in most aspects with several making… Read more »
Author meet and greet and other events with KO Lee Public Library
ABERDEEN,SD (Hub City Radio) The Library is hosting an Author with Aberdeen roots Thursday, and more events planned in the coming days and weeks. Community Services Librarian Regina Chase has more on the Author event. Library Director Cara Perrion has more on the Author and his new book. Library Staff will be at National Night… Read more »
Economy in Mid-America region for July
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO & Northern Plains News)- Our region’s manufacturing economy showed some improvement in July…but it’s just barely in positive territory. That’s the latest reading from the Mid America Business Conditions Index from Creighton University. Overall, manufacturing is growing…but jobs growth is slow. More troubling…Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says inflation remains well above the Fed’s… Read more »
Preview of Brown County Commission meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their meeting Tuesday morning at the Courthouse. Among some of the items on the agenda: Weekly update on the Richmond Dam project Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers will deliver a department update. The commission will hear quotes for Truck Mounted Weed Sprayer & Floor… Read more »
Democratic candidate for Governor Dan Ahlers talked about his campaign
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- South Dakota’s 2026 governor’s race enters its next phase following Tuesday’s landmark runoff. Incumbent Republican Governor Larry Rhoden is set to face Democratic nominee Dan Ahlers in the general election on November 3. Ahlers introduced himself to local voters and outlined his background. Ahlers also served for 6 years in the South Dakota… Read more »