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November 4, 2026

Fall sump pump discharge now authorized

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- Starting today, Aberdeen residents are authorized to begin discharging water from their sump pumps into the sanitary sewer system for the winter season. Effective April 1, 2027, spring discharge should be re-directed to the curb and gutter outside the property. All sump pumps, drain tile and groundwater being diverted to… Read more »

November 4, 2026

2026 election results

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- The 2026 election was held on Tuesday night.  Voter turnout statewide was 49.37%.  In Brown County turnout was at 50.93%.  Brown County Commission will canvas the results on Friday at 1pm at the Courthouse. Here are the results courtesy of the South Dakota Secretary of State’s website. U.S. Senate Senator… Read more »

November 3, 2026

All options considered to keep Centennial Village functioning

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) Members from several departments and organizations met and toured Centennial Village on the Brown County Fairgrounds to figure out how best to keep the facilities open and running after the previous long time Managers retired. Fair Manager and Grounds Manager Rachael Kippley talked about the groups and direction. Kippley went… Read more »

November 3, 2026

Preview of Chamber Connections Series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continues Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speaker is Aberdeen School Superintendent Becky Guffin.  The theme will be looking into the student experience. Doors will be opening at 8:30AM.  The presentation will begin at 8:45AM.  Q&A will follow and networking will begin at around… Read more »

November 3, 2026

Plaque recognizing Aberdeen for honoring veterans arrived

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Back in September, the city of Aberdeen was honored with the National City of the Year honoring veterans at a ceremony in Gettysburg, P.A. The plaque honoring them finally arrived in Aberdeen. Ron Krogman with 40/8 presented the plaque to the council on Monday night.  He read the inscription on the… Read more »

November 3, 2026

Recap of Work Session addressing the Promotional Fund

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- Prior to the city council meeting, they held a work session focusing on what to do with the promotional fund. Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil talked about the $110,000 going toward Dacotah Prairie Museum. The council were in agreement with that. The main focus though was on the event fund.… Read more »

October 31, 2026

Brown County Commission Preview

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their meeting on Tuesday at the Courthouse. Items on the agenda include; Weekly Richmond Dam update Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley will inform the commission the Fair Board’s decision on the contracts for the Grandstand entertainment for the next five years. Brown County… Read more »

October 31, 2026

Aberdeen City Council Preview

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City Council will hold their meeting on Monday at the Municipal Building. Prior to the meeting there will be a work session at 4:30pm. Aberdeen City Manager talks about what will be discussed in the session. Following the session will be the regularly scheduled meeting. Items on the… Read more »

October 30, 2026

Finalists announced for NSU’s Idea Pitch competition

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- On Friday, Northern State University announced the five finalists for the 2026 Idea Pitch competition. They are the following: Kenan Davis: Sunday South – Elevated Southern Brunch John Ellis, Maggie Kruger, Fan Zhang and Jason Sazue: A Film/Podcast/Media Club Blake Stoks: Sweet Chillz Ryder Vrchota: Vrchota Property Management Katrina Holzkamm:… Read more »

October 30, 2026

Senator Mike Rounds update his reelection bid

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is looking to seek his third term in the U.S. Senate. This week Rounds was part of a bus tour with Governor Larry Rhoden and South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley.  Jackley is looking to be the next U.S. House member.  Rounds talked about the… Read more »

October 30, 2026

Activation Ceremony held Friday for 2nd Platoon, 452nd Ordinance Company

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- On Friday, an activation ceremony was held for the 2nd Platoon, 452 Ordinance Company who will be deployed overseas. Among the speakers at the ceremony were both Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds along with Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman. All three discussed the sacrifices made not just by the soldiers… Read more »

October 29, 2026

U.S. Senate candidate Brian Bengs in Aberdeen on Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- U.S. Senate candidate Brian Bengs(I)  hosted a town hall Thursday night at the Aberdeen Area Senior Center. Bengs talked the reason he’s running is to address corruption happening in Washington. Bengs reiterated that he will be an independent that whoever in charge whether Republican or Democrat will have to earn… Read more »

October 29, 2026

Voter guidelines for the 2026 elections

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- The 2026 elections are coming up on Tuesday.  Here’s are some information to help you out. The vote centers that are being used in Brown County are the following: Aberdeen: Brown County Courthouse AmericInn Primrose(previous elections have been held at the Best Western/Ramkota) Other locations in Brown County: Claremont City… Read more »

October 28, 2026

Brown County Highway Department Employee wins competition for innovation

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The You Show Us Contest is an annual state/local roads and innovation and practical problem solving competition presented during South Dakota’s local transportation and road conference. Superintendent Dirk Rogers submitted an ingenious adaption that was the brain child of the Highways Department’s Josh Matthews. A shouldering machine that protects and… Read more »