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July 23, 2026

Avera Research Institute Mobile Unit in Aberdeen this week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Avera Research Institute Mobile Unit was in Aberdeen this week.  The institute is based out of Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls. Clinical Coordinator Mal Foss talked about the history of the institute. Foss described ECHO and how that came about. Foss went over the age range that can work with the program.… Read more »

July 23, 2026

Sobriety checkpoints announced for August

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol will hold sobriety checkpoints in 12 counties throughout the month of August. Checkpoints are planned for Brown, Brookings, Campbell, Codington, Davison, Hand, Jackson, Jerauld, Lyman, Meade, Stanley, and Yankton counties. The enforcement effort is aimed at reducing impaired driving and improving roadway safety. Funding for the checkpoints is… Read more »

July 23, 2026

Water turned off now on 3rd Street from 3rd Ave to 5th Ave SW

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Jacob’s Construction now has the water off in the following area for fire hydrant replacement: 3rd St. from 3rd Ave. SW to 5th Ave. SW The water is scheduled to be off until finished.  The Public Works department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal and restroom… Read more »

July 22, 2026

Aquatic Center Fun with Cardboard Boat Race

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The deadline is the 27th of July for a fun and challenging event coming soon at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center.. an apparent annual event that is now open to the public. Dan Severson of the Parks and Recreation department has more. Severson goes a little further into the rules of… Read more »

July 22, 2026

Safe Harbor kicks off a supply drive

ABERDEEN,SD (Hub City Radio) Gina Karst, Executive Director of Safe Harbor in Aberdeen says they are in need of all kinds of supplies, largely due to longer length of time those in need are staying. To combat the problem, they are asking for the public’s help, year round, but especially now with a supply drive… Read more »

July 22, 2026

Congressman Johnson discussed elections

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The runoff election between Governor Larry Rhoden and Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden for the Republican nomination for Governor is coming up on Tuesday.  Congressman Dusty Johnson who ran for Governor and finished third in the South Dakota Primary on June 3rd. Johnson talked about what message Republican voters delivered on that… Read more »

July 22, 2026

Congressman Johnson commented on topics related to D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Hub City Radio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson commented on other topics involving what’s happening out in D.C. One was dealing with Operation Arctic Frost which happened during President Biden’s administration.  This involved 44 members of Congress who had their text messages obtained by the Department of Justice. 40 members were Republicans while the other 4… Read more »

July 21, 2026

Congressman Johnson addressed the United States Postal Service

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Hub City Radio)- Earlier this month, Congressman Dusty Johnson sent a letter to the United State Postal Service Postmaster General David Steiner expressing concerns about mail service in the Sioux Falls area. This is the second letter this year he has sent expressing those concerns.  The first one dealt with mail service throughout the… Read more »

July 21, 2026

Dacotah Prairie Museum Expansion

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The Brown County Commission heard from Museum Director Patricia Kendall about the need for expansion to the Museum facility, citing increased popularity and the number of people that come through the doors each year, among other things. Kendall also talked about the financial impact the Museum actually has on area… Read more »

July 21, 2026

Demolition of 4H building at the BCF contested

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) Citizen Dennis Jones gave a lengthy history of the 4H Home Arts Building on the Brown County Fairgrounds in an effort to delay the demolition of the aged building to make room for new. Jones, emphasized the legacy and historical value of the “Woman’s Building” but facts were presented that… Read more »

July 21, 2026

Governor Rhoden’s campaign made stop in Brookings

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- Gov. Larry Rhoden made a campaign stop in Brookings Monday. He and Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden are seeking the Republican nomination in next week’s runoff primary election. Rhoden said the recently announced $69 million state budget surplus proves South Dakota’s economy is improving. During the last legislative session, Rhoden pushed for a law… Read more »

July 21, 2026

Recap of the City Manager’s Report

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Toward the end of the Aberdeen City Council meeting, Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil delivered his City Manager Report.  The report addressed several different topics. One topic was updates on a number of road construction projects happening around the city. Aberdeen Public Works Director Erik Thorstenson updated the council on the progress made… Read more »

July 20, 2026

Aberdeen City Council addressed two resolutions

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night did first readings on two resolutions.  Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager went into details on each resolution. The first resolution dealt with getting involved in class action lawsuits. Wager went over what the resolution does. The other resolution addressed an emergency moratorium involving data centers. Wager… Read more »