ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2026 Northern State Commencement was held Saturday at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen. One of the feature speakers was Student Government Association President Abiah George. She spoke in the 2025 Winter Commencement with her focus being on generosity. Saturday’s speech dealt with the theme of home. George talks about how Northern State… Read more »
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Spring Plants galore by Prairie Partners Master Gardeners
Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) The Prairie Partner Master Gardeners are holding a plant sale on the 16th that will benefit the boys and Girls club, Connie Groop tells us about the Master Gardner group and training it takes. She further explained the plants available and what went into the decision of what to include.… Read more »
Run from the Police 5k fundraiser coming this weekend
Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Get stretched out and warmed up for a Run from the Police this Saturday, Detective Justine Charles has more on the fundraiser for the Fraternal order of Police and Registration information The funds raised for the FOP are used year round and all the other events they are involved with.… Read more »
1st Ave SE from South Washington to Jay Street closed Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 12pm Monday, May 11th, 2026, Dahme Construction will have the following road closed to thru traffic for utility work: 1st Ave. SE from S. Washington St. to S. Jay St. The road is located by New Life Fellowship Downtown and is scheduled to be closed until 7pm Tuesday, May… Read more »
Playmakers, for developmentally challenged, took over the Dome Saturday
The Presentation Dome was the place to be Saturday morning with Playmakers Day going on.. participants from all over the area came to have fun and be active. Founder Greg Roeszler, known as “Coach Roz” has more about the organization and event. While this annual event is one that is anxiously awaited, there are plans… Read more »
NSU’s Erin Fouberg named new provost and vice president for academic affairs
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Northern State University is pleased to announce that Dr. Erin Fouberg has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective May 11, 2026. Fouberg has served as interim provost since December 2025 and brings deep institutional knowledge and a proven record of academic leadership to the role. She has… Read more »
Preview of Aberdeen School Board meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen School Board will hold their meeting Monday at the District Service Center. On the agenda include: The board will hear from Kalista Aacklund, the winner of the South Dakota Retired School Personnel Grandparent Essay winner. They will also hear a School Resource Officer Report from SRO John Kiman and Aberdeen Police… Read more »
Aberdeen Hub Area BMX hosting open house on Sunday, May 10th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) An amazing opportunity for new or interested BMX riders is fast approaching this weekend in the Hub City. Kyle Oswald, the track director for Aberdeen Hub Area BMX, previews the upcoming open house. Oswald invites everyone out to give BMX a try. Oswald mentions there will be food & beverages… Read more »
The 1st Farmer’s Market of the season is Saturday
Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) The Malchow Plaza will be the home for the Farmer’s Market all season, and it starts Saturday the 9th at 8:30. Andrew West and Lynn Aman told us what people might expect to find. The vendors at the Markets are a mixture of new and returning producers that are all… Read more »
South Dakota’s teacher pay now 46th in the nation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD Searchlight)- South Dakota ranks 46th in the nation in a new report on average teacher salaries, the same as last year. The state’s standing is its highest since the National Education Association started ranking states in 1943, according to the South Dakota Education Association. South Dakota’s average teacher salary during the 2024-25 school year… Read more »