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February 3, 2025

Aberdeen City Council to do another study on water & sewer rates

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council discuss doing more studies on water and sewer rates in the city. Aberdeen City Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen discuss the study previously done by Banner Associates last year. McQuillen explain what the rate study also from Banner will do this time around. McQuillen discussed water usage… Read more »

February 3, 2025

House Commerce & Energy Committee defer HB1070 to the 41st day

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- In the House Commerce & Energy Committee, the legislators discussed HB1070. HB1070 prohibit cost-sharing in certain health insurance policies for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging examinations. Prime sponsor was Representative Brandei Schaefbuaer of Aberdeen. Schaefbauer shared her own personal experience dealing with breast cancer starting in 2017. Schaefbauer discuss what happened to her… Read more »

February 3, 2025

Road Closed – S. Main St. from 3rd Ave. to 4th Ave. on Tuesday & Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED: Weather permitting, beginning at 7:30am on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for the unloading of steel: S. Main St. from 3rd Ave. to 4th Ave. Both north-bound lanes are scheduled to be closed from 7:30 am to 5 pm Tuesday and again Wednesday, February 5th,… Read more »

February 3, 2025

House State Affairs pass SB12

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee discuss SB12 that limit the amount of money that may be loaned to a candidate or political committee. Prime sponsor of the bill is Senator Michael Rohl of Aberdeen. Rohl discuss looking ahead to future and now reflecting on elections in the past. Opposing the bill… Read more »

February 3, 2025

Toddler Time at Allevity Entertainment on Wednesday, February 5th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Connect with other parents and caregivers while your little ones build friendships, laugh, play, and bond. Join us on Wednesday 2/5 from 9-11 AM for unlimited fun in our Indoor Children’s Playground for only $4, plus a free coloring sheet activity. Date: Feb 05 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM… Read more »

February 3, 2025

Vet’s Coffee on Wednesday, February 5th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; CASUAL ATMOSPHERE, COFFEE & FRIENDS. ACTIVE & NON-ACTIVE MILITARY ARE INVITED ALONG WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY; DONUTS PROVIDED BY PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE. Date: Feb 5 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Location: Aberdeen Senior Center 1303 Seventh Ave. S.E. Event Phone Number: 6056263330 Contact Person: Jackie Witlock Contact… Read more »

February 3, 2025

Aberdeen Senior Center Fundraising Bingo on Monday, February 3rd

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Open to the PUBLIC, Bring a friend! 18 regular games of BINGO — 2 BLACKOUT games .25¢ for regular BINGO — .50¢ for BLACKOUTLIMIT 4 cards per game. Prizes include various gift cards. $50 Blackout Winner! Date: Feb 3 2025 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Aberdeen Senior Center 1303… Read more »

February 3, 2025

House Education recommend Do Not Pass on HB1089(School meal funding)

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Legislators voted Monday to send a school meal funding bill to Appropriations with a “do not pass” recommendation. The House Education Committee voted 13-2 to send House Bill 1089 to the Joint Appropriations Committee with a negative endorsement. The measure would cover meal copays for reduced-price eligible students. The Bureau of… Read more »

February 3, 2025

House Education Committee passes HB1054(Chaplains at public school)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- HB1054 was discussed Monday in front of the South Dakota House Education Commmittee. The bill allow public schools to authorize an individual to volunteer or be employed as a school chaplain. Prime sponsor of the bill District 3 Representative Al Novstrup. Novstrup talks about how the bill is constitutional. Novstrup discuss how the… Read more »

February 3, 2025

Mayor Travis Schaunaman to deliver State of the City Address Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman will be delivering his annual State of the City Address on Thursday, February 6th.  Schaunaman will address what has happened in Aberdeen over the past year and look ahead to 2025. The address will take place at the K.O.Lee Public Library at 8:45am and is open to the public.… Read more »

January 31, 2025

Legislators spoke to high school students at Aberdeen Christian Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, legislators representing District 1(Representative Logan Manhart) & from District 3(Representative Al Novstrup & Senator Carl Perry) spoke to students at Aberdeen Christian High School.  Questions received for this one dealt more with social issues. District 1 Representative Logan Manhart: Manhart recapped the bills that was debated and defeated in his committee(House… Read more »

January 31, 2025

Legislators spoke to high school students at Aberdeen Central Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, legislators from District 1(Represenative Logan Manhart), and District 3(Representative Al Novstrup & Senator Carl Perry) spoke to student at Aberdeen Central High School.  The majority of question asked dealt with what happening with the schools. District 1 Representative Logan Manhart: Manhart was asked about about whether the Ten Commandments should be… Read more »

January 30, 2025

Pancake Breakfast in Groton, SD on Sunday, February 2nd

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Support the Groton Historic Jail Restoration by attending our Pancake Sundays! Free will donation breakfast and lunch will be served the first Sunday of every month starting December 2024 through April 2025 from 8am-1pm at the Groton Community Center! Date: Feb 02 2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Groton… Read more »

January 30, 2025

Watertown man charged with Sexual Penetration by a Psychotherapist

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A Watertown man who is a licensed psychologist is facing felony charges related to alleged sexual contact with a person he’d been counseling. Watertown police say 46 year-old Shane Michael Larson was arrested Wednesday. He’s charged with three counts of Sexual Penetration by a Psychotherapist, and a lesser count of Hiring for Sexual Activity.… Read more »