ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Chair of the Brown County Republicans, Rich Hilgeman and Precinct Committee member Drew Dennert(Brown County Commissioner) appeared on KSDN Midday Report Tuesday to update the latest with the GOP. Hilgeman talks about the status of him as one of the regional director for the South Dakota GOP. One of the bills proposed… Read more »
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1st Street from 1st Ave to 2nd Ave SW closed Wednesday for sewer line repair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7:00am Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, Dahme Construction will have the following road closed to thru traffic for sanitary sewer line repair: 1st St. From 1st Ave. SW to 2nd Ave. SW The road is scheduled to remain closed through Thursday, April 24th, until approximately 5pm or until finished. Motorists… Read more »
Northern State University President named priority candidate for Chancellor at Nebraska Kearney
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Board of Regents announced Tuesdy that Dr. Neal Schnoor, president of Northern State University (NSU), has been selected as the priority candidate for chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK). Schnoor has served as president of Northern State University since 2021, guiding the institution through a… Read more »
Flags flown at half-staff to honor Pope Francis
PIERRE, S.D. –On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately as a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025. Flags will remain at half-staff until the day of Pope Francis’ interment, which will be announced at a… Read more »
Aberdeen Homeless Coalition speak to Brown County Commission
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Volunteers with the Aberdeen Homeless Coalition spoke to the Brown County Commission on Tuesday. Kathy Zerr describes the purpose of the group. Zerr talks about her motivation to do this. Zerr told the commission what the volunteers do every Wednesday night in Aberdeen. Another volunteer who was formerly homeless was Jamie Shaw and… Read more »
Watertown City Council discuss city’s procurement policy
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown City Council has unanimously approved revisions to the city’s procurement policy, a document initially adopted in April 2024. The updated policy aims to streamline processes and clarify certain areas that were previously ambiguous or cumbersome for city staff, with the addition of an approved amendment made by Mayor Ried Holien. Interim… Read more »
Watertown City Council address building permit fees
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- In a move highlighting intergovernmental cooperation, the Watertown City Council has approved a sizeable reduction in building permit fees for the new Codington County detention facility. The decision came after a request from the Codington County Commissioners, specifically Commissioner Gabel, who attended the meeting. Community Development Manager Brandi Hanten explained more to the… Read more »
World premiere of “Unearthing the CO2 Pipeline” can be seen at Allevity Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The documentary, “Unearthing the CO2 Pipeline” will be making its premiere on Tuesday. One location that can be seen is at Allevity beginning at 7pm. The documentary will feature a webinar that was held back on April 8th. Among those you will be hearing from include the following: District 23 Senator Mark Lapka… Read more »
Aberdeen City discuss budget issues
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen City Finance Director Jordan McQuillen at Monday’s meeting addressed various 2025 budget issues. McQuillen discuss budget transfers. McQuillen next discussed an ordinance for budget unanticipated projects. McQuillen expanded on the budget needed for Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. Aberdeen City Council approved all budget requests made the Finance Office
Aberdeen City Council approve Matt Braun as new director of Aberdeen Parks, Rec, and Forestry Director
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Manager, Robin Bobzien talks about the appointment of Matt Braun as the new Director of Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Division. City Council approved the appointment. Braun is replacing Mark Hoven.