PIERRE, S.D.(KBRK)- During a hearing Tuesday, the state Legislature’s Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee scolded State Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt for her department’s slow reporting. Republican State Senator John Carley of Piedmont said back in July the committee asked the department for hospital inspection reports and records on marijuana exposures requiring hospitalization. He said fifteen minutes… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)-  – With winter right around the corner, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is highlighting the importance of following natural gas safety recommendations, including keeping natural gas meters and vents clear of snow and ice, all season long. In recent winters, failure to follow this important step led to the loss of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7am Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, Dahme Construction will have the following road closed for utility work: 8th Ave. NE from N. Harrison St. to N. High St. The road is scheduled to be closed until 5pm Saturday, November 8th, or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Effective November 5, 2025, Aberdeen residents are authorized to begin discharging water from their sump pumps into the sanitary sewer system for the winter season. Residents will be notified in the spring when discharge should be re-directed to the curb and gutter outside the property. All sump pumps, drain tile and groundwater… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The following alley is now 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 until approximately 5pm Friday, November 21st or… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday addressed the resolution dealing with the annexation agreement between the county and the City of Aberdeen over the fairgrounds. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton reads the resolution.(1:58) Deputy State Attorney Ross Aldentaler goes over the next process. They both hope to have this finished by the end… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday did second readings on ordinances on setting guidelines for projects involving data centers and wind energy projects.  The main focus of this meeting was on wind projects. Deputy State Attorney Ross Aldentaler addressed an amendment to the wind energy project ordinance. Brown County Commissioner Mike Gage expressed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioner heard from Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley about bids for the Grandstand Concession for the fair for the next three years. Kippley announced the only bid came from the Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen. Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Michael Hermann: Brown… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council addressed two pay requests for projects currently in the works in Aberdeen. City Engineer Stu Nelson talked about the first pay request dealing with the water tower project on NE 8th Avenue. Council approved the request for payment to Dahme Consruction for over $480,000 and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman made the proclamation designating the city as a Purple Heart City Designation at Monday’s City Council meeting.(1:20) Bill Flippo with the Brookings Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart inform the council how many are currently a part of this organization statewide. Flippo told the council the… Read more »