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May 6, 2025

Recap of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  In a meeting that lasted about five minutes Tuesday, the Brown County Commission did the following: The Commission approved a rental agreement with All Seasons Motorsports for the golf carts that will be used at this year’s Brown County Fair. The Commission approved transfers of two Chevrolet vehicles from the Sheriff’s Office(2015 Traverse… Read more »

May 6, 2025

Big Stone City Council hear comments on possible new mens prison

BIG STONE CITY, S.D. (KDIO Radio & Northern Plain News) — Big Stone City Mayor Steve Brown called the regular council meeting to order Monday, May 5, in front of a packed house of area residents. After regular business, Brown opened the floor for public comment on the proposal to build the South Dakota State… Read more »

May 6, 2025

Controlled burn in Arlington became uncontrolled

ARLINGTON, S.D.(KWAT)- A controlled burn northeast of Arlington got out of control Monday afternoon, and kept dozens of firefighters busy. The fire left the intended burn area and spread into nearby CRP land. Fire departments from Arlington, Volga, Sinai, Bruce and Lake Preston were called out to bring it under control and extinguish it. That… Read more »

May 6, 2025

Meth bust in Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Watertown police executed a search warrant in northeast Watertown late last week that resulted in the arrest of a man and the seizure of meth, cash, and two rifles. They arrested Bradley Raderschadt (rotter-shot), who was booked into the Codington County Jail on $10,000 cash bond. Police Captain Ryan Beauchamp (bo-champ) says they… Read more »

May 5, 2025

Dakota Street from 6th to 7th Ave NE closed Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for emergency sewer line replacement: Dakota St. From 6th Ave. NE to 7th Ave. NE The road is scheduled to remain closed thru Wednesday, May 7th, until approximately 5pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised… Read more »

May 5, 2025

Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien address flood maps

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien told the Aberdeen City Council at the end of meeting Monday that the city once again has to work on flood plain maps. Bobzien talks about the process.

May 5, 2025

Aberdeen City Council address parking in downtown Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council, the council address a pair of ordinances addressing parking specifically in downtown Aberdeen. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) talks about the first ordinance dealing with repealing the Parking Board. Wager talks about the board that was introduced back in 2019. Wager explains the purpose of the ordinance.… Read more »

May 5, 2025

Reminder of City’s Water Restrictions

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Attention Residents: Reminder of Water Restrictions and the need for pre-approval in order to obtain an exemption. The City of Aberdeen has permanent restrictions for irrigation from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The restriction is intended to promote good irrigation habits and encourage water use when it is most advantageous to… Read more »

May 5, 2025

Flags at Half-Staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset statewide on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Peace Officers Memorial Day will be widely recognized on May 15, 2025, across the nation. However, due to a wreath laying ceremony being… Read more »

May 5, 2025

Frederick man arrested in Hughes County Monday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Sheriff Office and other central South Dakota law enforcement has aided in the capture of a Frederick man wanted in Brown County for sexual assault. Sheriff Partrick Callahan says 46 year-old Daniel Robert Napton was arrested after his vehicle was spotted by an alert citizen after the vehicle was spotted… Read more »

May 5, 2025

Farmers Market at Malchow Plaza to begin season Saturday

Aberdeen, S.D. – The Malchow Plaza Farmers Market is back for the season, kicking off this Saturday, May 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Malchow Plaza in Downtown Aberdeen. The market will feature a wide variety of local vendors offering fresh produce, local meats, baked goods, handcrafted items, and more, along with live… Read more »

May 5, 2025

Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation announces new Dr. Kenneth J. Meier Endowment to support academic excellence

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)– The Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation is thrilled to announce the establishment of the new Dr. Kenneth J. Meier Endowment aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students across the district. This endowment, generously funded by a $100,000 donationfrom Dr. Meier, provides vital funding for academic programs determined annually by the Foundation board based… Read more »

May 5, 2025

Preview of 2025 Governor’s Agricultural Summit

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The 2025 South Dakota Governor’s Agricultural Summit is being held on June 17-18, in Deadwood. State Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts says the first day includes a full lineup of speakers and presentations. Roberts says Alan Hojer (hoy-er) with the South Dakota Ag Foundation will share details about their… Read more »

May 5, 2025

South Dakota Dept of Health to address infant mortality

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Taking action to reduce maternal and infant deaths in South Dakota. The state Health Department has launched a task force in an effort to reverse trends of preventable deaths among mothers and infants. Katelyn Strasser of the Health Department says nearly two-thirds of sleep-related infants deaths occurred in adult beds. Strasser says the… Read more »