ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University’s Student Government Association has partnered with Aberdeen Ride Line to launch WolfLine, a pilot transportation program designed to help students access essential shopping destinations during the winter months. The pilot program will run from late November 2025 through the end of March 2026, providing students who do not have… Read more »
News Category: The Rock News
Update on 2025 Big Idea Competition
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Kelly Weaver, Regional Director for the Small Business Development Center, provided an update on the upcoming 2025 Big Idea competition scheduled for December. The deadline to turn in idea by high school students was October 31st. Weaver talks about how many applications were turned in. Weaver hopes to announce the finalists for both… Read more »
Registration underway for floats for upcoming Parade of Lights parade
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Registration is now underway for local businesses to provide floats for the upcoming Parade of Lights parade scheduled for Saturday, December 13th. The Aberdeen Downtown Association is looking for a minimum of $50 donations to participate. Proceeds from the parade will go toward Safe Harbor here in Aberdeen. Safe Harbor plan to use… Read more »
S. Lawson St. from Goodrich Ave. SE to 9th Ave. SE closed & water off Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED & WATER OFF: Beginning at approximately 9am Thursday, November 13th, 2025, the following road will be closed for an emergency watermain repair: S. Lawson St. from Goodrich Ave. SE to 9th Ave. SE Water Off: 700 to 800 Block of S. Lawson St. The road is scheduled to be closed until… Read more »
Recap of Thursday’s Chamber Connections Seminar
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continue Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. The feature speaker was attorney Julie Johnson who does lobbying for the city of Aberdeen and Brown County. The main focus was the issue of addressing property taxes. Johnson went over SB216 that was passed by the South… Read more »
Katie Washnok announce run for District 3 Senate seat
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Aberdeen businesswoman Katie Washnok announced she will run for the District 3 Senate seat. According to her press release: “Katie Washnok, 37, of Aberdeen, proudly announces her candidacy for the South Dakota Senate representing District 3. Washnok enters the race with a promise to bring a new voice, fresh perspective, and tangible results to… Read more »
FAIL Fest coming up on Thursday, November 20th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Northern State Innovation & Startup Center are coordinating FAIL Fest coming up on Thursday, November 20th at the Engels Event Co in Aberdeen. Director Bea Smith provides a preview. Smith talks about the forum that’s schedule to appear. The event goes from 4-6pm and is free and open to the public. They… Read more »
Prairie Lake and Sanford merger to impact naming rights in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Watertown-based Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be combining with Sanford Health of Sioux Falls, and that will impact the names of two buildings in Watertown—the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center and Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. Prairie Lakes secured naming rights agreements on both facilities for a combined $6.7 million; $2.2 million for the Wellness… Read more »
How property tax reform could impact education
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Tension is building as school officials worry about the outcome of efforts to reform South Dakota’s property tax system. A legislative study committee recommended 19 options for lawmakers to consider during next year’s legislative session to provide property tax relief. Sioux Falls School District business manager Todd Vik says several of those… Read more »
New poll show support for new mens prison
PIERRE, S.D.(SD News Watch) – A new scientific poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch finds that a majority of registered voters approve of a men’s prison project. Through the years-long debate over whether and where to build a new prison, opponents and supporters generally agreed recidivism needed to be addressed. With the new prison… Read more »

















