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PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the final day of the legislative session, District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer announced on the floor of the South Dakota House that she will not seek re-election. Schaefbauer thanks those who guided and supported her over the last four years. Schaefbauer’s final message to her fellow legislators is to remember they… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden signed SB88 known as the Bossly Bill into law. Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen on Thursday commented on the passage of the bill. The bill goes into effect on July 1st.
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Governor Larry Rhoden signed two bills(SB96 & SB245) addressing property tax relief into law on Thursday. Senate Bill 96 was the governor’s own proposal. He said it gives counties an optional tool for property-tax reduction. He said the other measure — Senate Bill 245 — lowers the mill levy in the general fund… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speaker was Ashley Wolf with Dacotah Bank. The theme of the speech was Embracing Change in the Workplace. Wolf talks about change is always constantly happening. Wolf discuss the theme of the speech. Wolf talks about impacts… Read more »
Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Area Vets are looking into a facility that could house all the Service organizations in one place. Ret. Brigadier General Tom Croymans has more. Croymans said the facility will be more modern and family friendly than what one might think of with these kinds of Service groups. Fund raising is… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The National Farmers Union convention was held in New Orleans, L.A. on March 9th-11th. Over fifty members of the South Dakota Farmers Union attended the convention. One of them was re-elected to his third term as the VP of National Farmers Union, Jeffy Kippley. Kippley discussed what the members wanted to see at… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Legislature addressed topics related to farmers and ranchers in the state. South Dakota Farmers Union VP, Jeff Kippley reacted to what happened this year. Kippley talks about a bill they were looking into dealing with right to repair(HB1269) The bill was defeated by the House of Agriculture and Natural Resources… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate heard about SB245, the amendments sent back by the South Dakota House to among other things would place about $56 million of reserve fund toward homeowner property tax reduction fund. The only legislator in our region to speak on the bill was Senator Carl Perry of Aberdeen who talked… Read more »
SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release)- A new Emerson College Polling/KELO-TV survey of the Republican primary election for Governor finds U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson leading with 28% support, followed by businessman Toby Doeden at 18%, incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden at 17%, and State Rep. Jon Hansen at 14%, while 23% are undecided. Job Approval rating for the following:… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At the second Legislative Coffee, Representative Scott Moore of Ipswich announced he will not be seeking reelection for his District 23 seat. On Wednesday morning Representative Jack Kolbeck of Sioux Falls who was appointed to that seat by Governor Larry Rhoden in 2025 took time on the floor to honor Representative Moore’s service… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House on Monday discussed SB121 which deals with additional funding need for the Richmond Dam and spillway project. This bill had a completely different title when it started in the Senate. The bill then what they called hoghoused by the House Appropriation Committee. Representative Al Novstrup of Aberdeen talked about… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden signed a bill to defend the freedom to worship, SB 113. “Our forefathers came to America seeking one thing – the freedom to worship. And we will continue to fight to defend that freedom,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “We saw this right come under assault in Minnesota,… Read more »
Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) The Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition is back and offering a $10,000 prize for the winner of entrepreneurs with a business idea. Bea Smith with the Innovative and Start up Center shares more about the contest. There’s still time before the deadline to come up with a winning idea and Smith… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission did hold their meeting Tuesday at the Courthouse. There was no items on the agenda for the meeting. The only thing they did was the Consent Calendar.(1:32) The Commission did hold an executive session to follow to address contracts.
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Excitement building with another grandstand artist announced for the 2026 South Dakota State Fair. Assistant manager Candi Briley took time for the announcement. In a previous announcement Candi stated that booking entertainment can be time consuming. Briley said Jake Owen adds to the great entertainment at the grandstand. Candi had a reminder of… Read more »
