ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session will begin on Tuesday, January 13th in Pierre. District 3 Representative Al Novstrup provides a preview. Novstrup talks about some of the bills he looking to prime this year.  He talks about bills addressing county TIFs. Novstrup also is working on a bill to raise the percentages… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session is set to begin on Tuesday, January 12th. District 3 Senator Carl Perry previews what to look for. Perry talks about some of the bills he’s looking to prime.  One is looking to address a vaping tax. Another bill he’s looking to sponsor is a bill he’s… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)-The regional manufacturing economy ended 2025 on a sour note…turning in its weakest performance of the year. At the same time, there are some hopeful signs for the regional farm economy this year. Economist Ernie Goss says Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index released is a study in contrast. South Dakota’s performance was weak…hurt… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The final Drought Monitor for 2025, released last week, shows just over 38-percent of the state in what’s considered, “abnormally dry” conditions.  This include locations mainly all locations south of I-90 and from I-29 just south of Watertown down to the intersection of I-90. About seven-and-a-half percent of the state is in moderate… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The first Brown County Commission of 2026 will take place Tuesday at the Brown County Courthouse. Items on the agenda include the following: They will go over Commission Reorganization meeting where they will appoint commissioners to various committees  within the Brown County Offices. They will adopt various resolutions addressing various programs including vote… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council will hold their first meeting of 2026 on Monday. Among the items on the agenda include: A Resolution to establish a consolidated Board of Equalization A pair of payments toward the Public Works Department.  One for the bridge on 10th Avenue and the other to purchase an excavator from… Read more »

PASADENA, C.A.(KELOLAND)- Travel South Dakota received the Americana Award for its float in the 137th Rose Parade on Thursday. The award recognizes the “most outstanding depiction of national treasures and traditions,” according to a news release from the South Dakota Department of Tourism. The float, named “Carved in Stone; A Legacy of Teamwork,” featured the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Back in April, Democratic candidate Julian Beaudion(Beau-Wan) announced his intention to run for the U.S. Senate seat representing South Dakota. On New Year’s Day, he relaunched his campaign by delivering the following message.(1:35) You can learn more about his campaign at www.julianforsd.com. The seat is currently occupied by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- South Dakota Minimum Wage The minimum wage is annually adjusted by any increase in cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor. In no case may the minimum wage be decreased. Non-tipped Employees The minimum wage for non-tipped employees in South Dakota was $11.50/hour in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Three fires have occured in Aberdeen since December 23rd.  Aberdeen Fire Rescue emphasized that theses are not related to one another. On their Facebook page, they offered tips to try to prevent more from occuring.  They include the following: Make sure all smoke detectors are working properly and is on each floor of… Read more »