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June 27, 2026

South Dakota Republicans select candidates for state office positions

RAPID CITY, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Republican Party Convention was held Thursday through Saturday in Rapid City. On Saturday, the convention selected their candidates for the state office positions. Public Utilities Commission: Don Haggar 55% Peri Pourier 45% Haggar advanced to the November elections against Democrat Frank Kloucek State Treasurer: Melissa Hull 81.25% Heath Shields… Read more »

June 26, 2026

Recap of Governor’s Agricultural Summit held in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- At Thursday’s Governor’s Agricultural Summit in Pierre, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden said the state is “doubling down” on supporting value added agriculture. Rhoden says the support shows in different businesses that have come here or expanded here in the past year. Rhoden says ethanol is another area of value added agriculture where… Read more »

June 26, 2026

Main Street 4th of July parade highlight of events

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) A parade down main street is one of the highlights of the 4th of July activities downtown. Several fun events for the whole family start the day and lead up to it. Patricia Kendall of the Dacotah Prairie Museum and Co-Chair if the 250th committee has more. Up next the… Read more »

June 26, 2026

South Dakota Law Enforcement going after drug distribution rings

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Law enforcement agencies at all levels in South Dakota have taken down four major drug distribution rings. 54 defendents have been prosecuted…with sentences racking up more than six centuries of combined time in prison. U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says it’s the result of weariness with the problem, and determination to stop it.… Read more »

June 25, 2026

Attorney General addressed the May Day Health case

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Attorney General Marty Jackley was in Federal Court earlier this week, defending a new state law banning the advertisement of abortion drugs in the South Dakota. A 1st Amendment suit was brought by May Day Health, and Attorney Nancy Turbak-Berry of Watertown. May Day advertised access to abortion pills in the state last… Read more »

June 25, 2026

Horse Show for Spink County 4H earlier than the rest

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The Spink County 4H Achievement days will be coming up at the end of July but the Horse Show portion needs to be at an earlier date to make sure entrants can qualify for State. Michelle Schmitt has more. Schmitt tells us what the rest of Achievement Days will look… Read more »

June 25, 2026

President Trump to attend fireworks show at Mount Rushmore on July 3rd

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio) –On Thursday, President Donald J. Trump announced his attendance at the America 250 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration. Governor Larry Rhoden welcomed him to America’s iconic monument of freedom. “It is my honor to welcome President Trump to the great state of South Dakota – the freest state in a nation founded on the… Read more »

June 25, 2026

DAV Continues to find ways to help Veterans

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The Disabled American Veterans are raising funds to help in their ongoing fight to help Veterans in need. John Cornelius has more. This next event is a fun one open to all The DAV’s biggest concern is the Vets lost to suicide. Cornelius continues. Once again, registration is at 9-11… Read more »

June 24, 2026

Brown County Regional Communications Council address 911 services

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Brown County Regional Communications Council held their meeting Tuesday at the Municipal Building.  The council consist of two members of the Brown County Commission and the Aberdeen City Council and one member of the Aberdeen School Board.  The council meets every six months.  The focus is dealing with 911 services… Read more »

June 24, 2026

Farmers Market popularity surging- Updates to times and dates

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The downtown Famers Market has seen a  boost in popularity and Brodie Mueller shares his thoughts on what to attribute that to. Some changes have been made to the schedule to accommodate for the upcoming 4th of July Holiday, Mueller gives us an update. In addition to the Market, the… Read more »

June 24, 2026

June License Plate Decals are due

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- License plate decals for the month of June are due. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for the month. Brown County Office’s hours of operations are from 8AM-5PM Monday through Friday.

June 23, 2026

Brown County Commission addressed zoning ordinance dealing with Verdon

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- During the Consent Calendar portion of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Planning & Zoning Director Scott Bader addressed what’s happening in the township of Verdon. Bader believe the county should be taking care of Verdon. One major issue are the trustees representing the township.  One was a former trustee who’s now the mayor… Read more »

June 23, 2026

How Richmond Dam project impacting recreation

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Richmond Dam project has been working on getting the lake drained enough to get started the construction of dam and spillway. The question is how this is impacting recreation in the region. Jordan Menken is with the South Dakota Game, Fish, & Parks Department provided an update at the Brown County Commission… Read more »

June 23, 2026

Richmond Dam update

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission provided their weekly update on the Richmond Dam and spillway project. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton relayed message from South Dakota Commissioner of School and Public Lands, Brock Greenfield. Greenfield informed Sutton that the water levels are now back to what they were prior to the rainstorm… Read more »