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July 31, 2026

Democratic candidate for Governor Dan Ahlers talked about his campaign

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- South Dakota’s 2026 governor’s race enters its next phase following Tuesday’s landmark runoff. Incumbent Republican Governor Larry Rhoden is set to face Democratic nominee Dan Ahlers in the general election on November 3.  Ahlers introduced himself to local voters and outlined his background. Ahlers also served for 6 years in the South Dakota… Read more »

July 31, 2026

Groton Lion’s Club Rib Fest Saturday

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) Get your children’s eyes checked and have a good time doing it Saturday in Groton. The Rib Fest features a Ribs competition and while they are being smoked there are plenty of fun events for the Kids, Suzie Easthouse stopped by the studios to help spread the word. Jellyball is… Read more »

July 31, 2026

Preview of Aberdeen City Council meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City Council will hold their meeting Monday at the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include: Pay request for the Aberdeen Public Works Maintenance Building to Quest Construction in Aberdeen Pay request for Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement to Municipal Pipe Company out of Hudson, I,A. One item not scheduled… Read more »

July 31, 2026

Sunflowerfest coming to Back 40 Beef

ABERDEEN,SD (Hub City Radio) You might know Back 40 Beef for their Adventure Farm, Corn Maze and other Family Fun events, now they’ve added something new to the mix. SunflowerFest focuses on it’s name sake and the plant synonymous with late summer for many, Kelly Brandlee has more. Brandlee has the dates and times for… Read more »

July 30, 2026

Brown County Commission canvassed Tuesday’s results

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Tuesday was the runoff election between Governor Larry Rhoden and Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden.  Rhoden won the nomination to be the Republican candidate for South Dakota Governor. On Thursday, the Brown County Commission canvassed the results held in Brown County. Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel went over the vote tally for… Read more »

July 30, 2026

Condemned Property leaves many with nowhere to go

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) After a Condemnation and Demolition notice was given to the residents of the Green Acres Mobile Home Park on 13th St SW in Aberdeen a few weeks ago, many are left with no place to turn and no where to go. The Salvation Army, Sunnie Day Outreach and several other… Read more »

July 30, 2026

Blood donations in high demand

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- During this time of year blood donations are normally down across South Dakota as well as within the U.S. The situation today is as dire as it has ever been with the supply of a number of different blood types limited to just a day or two. LifeServe’s Territorial Representative for… Read more »

July 29, 2026

Wylie Park schedule for August

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen Park, Recreation, and Forestry has now released the following schedule for the month of August at Wylie Park. August Hours: Brown County Fair Week:(Gift Shop, Concession Stands, and Rides) August 10th-16th(Monday through Sunday): Hours of Operation are 9am-7pm Campgrounds: Hours of Operation are 8am-10pm August 17th through August 21st(Monday… Read more »

July 29, 2026

4-H’rs to get new home in Community Building

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) An iconic building at the Brown County Fairgrounds will be demolished in favor of a new Multi Use facility that will be the home for 4H in Brown County. 4H Educator Becca Tullar tells us about the inspiration and planning of the new building. The new building will feature all… Read more »

July 28, 2026

Brown County Election results breakdown

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The historic Gubernatorial Run Off race was lopsided Statewide and Brown County was no exception. According to County Auditor Lynn Heupel, all precincts were in by 9:35 pm CST with 5,839 votes counted. Larry Rhoden with 3,962 and Challenger Toby Doeden well behind with 1,872. Rhoden will move on to… Read more »

July 28, 2026

Governor Rhoden wins the runoff election

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio)- At 8:08pm the Associated Press announced had called the runoff for Republican candidate for Governor to current Governor Larry Rhoden. With 650 precincts reported in Governor Rhoden had 71%(83.582) to Toby Doeden’s 29%(34,430) Voter turnout for the runoff was at 35.91% Toby Doeden conceded the race to Governor Rhoden. Doeden… Read more »

July 28, 2026

Annual National Night Out coming August 4th

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) National Night out is a chance for families and kids to interact with law enforcement and 1st Responders of all kinds.. Sgt. Jordan Majeske has more. This is a time when people can have fun and learn without pressure or stress. Sgt Majeske says there are chances to win and… Read more »

July 28, 2026

5th Ave SW from Main to South 1st Street closed until Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The following road remains closed to thru traffic for manhole replacement: 5th Ave. SW from S. Main St. to S. 1st St. The road is scheduled to be closed until 5pm Friday or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

July 28, 2026

Early Voting numbers with Brown County Auditor

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) Lynn Heupel, Auditor for Brown County gave us an update on how early voting and absentee voting has gone coming up to today’s run off election. She had a reminder that results won’t come in for this historic election until later this evening. This run off election is the first… Read more »