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MINA, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Edmunds County has dedicated the bridge over Mina Lake in honor of Emerson Schaunaman, who died in a paragliding crash in August. Emerson is the son of Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman. In a Facebook post, Schaunaman called the ceremony ‘tear-filled but beautiful’, saying Emerson loved spending time at Mina Lake. Schaunaman shared… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- Beginning at approximately 10am Thursday, October 15th, 2026, the water will be off in the following area for utility work: 390th Ave. from Dependable Sanitation N. to Paper Lane then E. 760 Feet The water is scheduled to be off until approximately 3pm or until finished. The Public Works department… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Hub City Radio)– On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset on Monday, October 19, 2026, in honor of Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Ann Frank, who tragically lost her life in the line of duty. Katherine worked at the South Dakota State Penitentiary… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- Back on Monday, October 5th, Aberdeen Central High School through the ATEC Academy created the Futures Makers Lab at the school in connection with 3M. ATEC Academy Director Roby Johnson told the Aberdeen School Board Tuesday how the process came about. Johnson talked about the benefits for the students in… Read more »
LEOLA, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- District 23 Senator Mark Lapka according to court documents has now refused to sign the complaint stemming from the DUI charge on the October 9th incident taking place near Leola. McPherson County States Attorney Austin Hoffman said the signature portion is neccessary for a scheduled court appearance on the DUI… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- Aberdeen School Superintendent Dr. Becky Guffin talked about the enrollment for the 2026-27 year. Guffin informed the board that there are fewer students this year compared to last year and a key reason is the birth rate in Brown County. Guffin compared the attendance to that of the last five… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- On Tuesday night, the Aberdeen School Board heard a report on what’s happening at Lincoln Elementary School from Principal Tasha Gatzemeyer. Gatzemeyer talked about Dolly Day in honor of the late Dolly Parton. Gatzemeyer also discussed the DJ program at the school. One big change this year is the Bridge… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)- Americans looking for Medicare supplemental insurance will find fewer choices as the annual enrollment period begins Thursday. Some of the nation’s largest health insurers are eliminating their Medicare Advantage Plans, while others have dropped out of the market entirely. Insurance Agent Jeff Schwebach (SCHWAY-bach) of Dell Rapids has been working in… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- Due to weather Tuesday morning, the following project has been pushed back to Wednesday starting at 8am for storm sewer repair: 15th Ave. SE from S. High St. to S. Lawson St. The south bound lane on S. Lawson St. approximately 100 feet north and south of the intersection of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) Some new programs are being unveiled at the Northern Innovation and Startup Center. Bea Smith tells us about one that just got under way. More programs and events are coming, like a technology based program to help cut through the buzzwords. They’ll close out with what might be considered the… Read more »
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 the South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson. He will talk about changes affecting retail businesses. Doors will be opening at 8:30AM. The presentation will begin at 8:45AM. Q&A will follow and networking will… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen will hold their meeting on Tuesday night at the District Center. Normally it would be Monday nights but due to the Native American Day holiday, the meeting will be pushed back to Tuesday. Items on the agenda include: Principal Tasha Gatzemeyer to deliver a report on Lincoln Elementary… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their meeting Tuesday at the Courthouse. Among the items on the agenda include: Weekly Richmond Dam Update Brown County Emergency Manager Scott Meints with the Brown County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter discussing a resolution dealing with administrative fees for… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- Indivisible Aberdeen will host a No Kings: Vote Early rally, a free, nonpartisan event to promote community and voter participation, on Saturday, October 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Anderson Park in Aberdeen. At the event, attendees will have the chance to connect with neighbors and make sure every… Read more »
LEOLA, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- District 23 Senator Mark Lapka was cited and now charged with DUI & failure to stop or furnish information following an accident by the McPherson County State’s Attorney Office. This stems from an incident involving a combine that took place late Tuesday night near Leola. Lapka has had no prior… Read more »
