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June 19, 2026

New Sensory Path being added to Storybook Land

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Storybook Land adds a new fun addition for the summer.. a sensory path is being painted on sidewalks inside the park. Courtney Erickson tells us what a Sensory Path is. Bre Kraft says Storybook Land is the perfect spot for a Nursey Rhyme theme. Be on the look out for… Read more »

June 19, 2026

Preview of Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their weekly meeting on Tuesday morning at the Courthouse. Some of items on the agenda include: The weekly update on the Richmond Dam project The commission will hear a change order for construction on Landfill #5 at the Brown County Landfill The commission will hear firework permit… Read more »

June 19, 2026

Preview of Aberdeen School Board meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Aberdeen School Board to hold their meeting Monday at the District Center. Items on the agenda include: Second reading on policy revisions in relation to bills passed by the South Dakota Legislature.  You can check the first readings from Dr. Becky Guffin on this link. The School Board will hear about transfers… Read more »

June 19, 2026

Preview of Aberdeen City Council meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council will hold their meeting Monday at the Municipal Building. Among the items on the agenda include: The council will hear preliminary presentation on funding for the Water Tower and Transmission Line project. They will discuss the approval of the Employee Handbook and address employee compensation. The council will look… Read more »

June 19, 2026

Star Party planned for Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, June 19th from dusk – 11:00 pm at the 12th Street Park (1600 S. 12th Street). A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what they… Read more »

June 18, 2026

South Dakota’s AARP Director discussed issues addressing seniors

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- South Dakota’s AARP Director Erik Gaikowski discussed various topics during his appearance on the KSDN Midday Report. 2026 Elections: Gaikowski reflected on issues they were looking at prior to the 2026 South Dakota Primary.  One dealing with the issue of the continued fraud and scams affecting seniors. Gaikowski also addressed home… Read more »

June 18, 2026

Water bodies and drainage continue to be a problem

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) With the Elm, Richmond and Mina lake all draining south into Foote Creek, Moccasin Creek and Snake Creek.. the banks are about at capacity. Brown County Commissioner and James River Water Shed Chair, Mike Wiese explains exactly what water sheds consist of. Commissioners are monitoring the area as reports have… Read more »

June 18, 2026

50th annual Arts in the Park this weekend

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Arts in the Park will take place in Melgaard Park this weekend for the 50th time. Grace Chipman with the Aberdeen Area Arts Council gave us some need to know information about the 50th anniversary celebration. Chipman went on to talk about some of the vendors and events going on… Read more »

June 18, 2026

More South Dakotans express interest in growing native plants

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- When it comes to lawns, gardens and community spaces, more and more people are taking an interest in using native plants. Sara Ogan (oh-gan, like logan) works out of the Pierre Regional Center as a Consumer Horticulture Assistant for South Dakota State University Extension. She says she’s been working on a native plant… Read more »

June 18, 2026

Farm economy strong in Mid-America region

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional farm economy is at its strongest level in nearly three years. Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index turned in a strong performance this month. Crop input expenses remain high…but CEO Gary Brandt of Cooperative Producers, Inc. in Hastings, Nebraska says lagging grain prices are an even bigger concern. South Dakota’s reading… Read more »

June 17, 2026

Aqua Addicts with exciting news and a free event

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) The Aqua Addicts are at it again, this time with a free performance following the Ribbon Cutting for the new bleachers they’ve added. Chad Hatzenbuhler has more. Todd Thorson says this free performance is a small way of giving back to the community that has supported them since 1996 Hatzenbuhler… Read more »

June 17, 2026

Garden Walk with Master Gardeners

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) An at your own pace Garden Walk will take place Thursday afternoon.. the event will run between 1-7, but you can start and finish whenever you want.  Extension Agent Connie Groop tells us more At each of the stops, there will be Master Gardeners to answer questions and give advice… Read more »

June 17, 2026

Parade route set for 4th of July celebrating America’s 250th birthday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Co-Chairperson with the America 250 Committee, Patricia Kendall announced on Tuesday the parade route is set for the 4th of July in Aberdeen. Kendall made a request with the Brown County Commission on the use of the parking lot to accomodate the parade. Kendall goes over the itinerary for the 4th of July.… Read more »