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March 10, 2026

March Business After Hours scheduled for Thursday, March 12th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce announce the next Business After Hours is schedule for Thursday, March 12, at Yelduz Shrine on Main Street.  Sponsors for this Business After Hours are Yelduz Shrine and Climate Control. They will announce the winner of the 4th annual Aberdeen Burger Battle at around 5:20pm. This… Read more »

March 9, 2026

Aberdeen School Board hear report on Simmons Elementary

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen School Board heard from Principal Kim Aman of the Simmons Elementary School. Aman focused on three things that the school is doing.  The first dealing with the Soar to Read program. Aman talks about how they access the program. The second program Aman went over is the Spanish… Read more »

March 9, 2026

Aberdeen School Board hear from South Dakota Outstanding Special Education Director Nicole Olson

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, Aberdeen’s Director of Special Education Nicole Olson was the recipient of the 2026 South Dakota’s Outstanding Special Education Director. Aberdeen Public School Superintendent Dr. Becky Guffin acknowledged her honor. Olson was pleased to be named a finalist for this award let alone winning this honor. Olson enjoys what she does and… Read more »

March 9, 2026

Aberdeen School Board hear from State wrestling champ Owen Ward

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Central wrestler Owen Ward won the state championship in the 190lb division at the state championship held in Brandon earlier this month. Aberdeen Central Coach Donnie Bowden offered praise for Owen. Ward talks about how he prevailed in the overtime session. Ward had to rally from a 10-1 hole to get to… Read more »

March 9, 2026

South Dakota House passes SB245

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated for almost 90 minutes on Monday on SB245.  The bill create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund. The fund would come from the projected $110 million that the state will see once the State Sales Tax goes… Read more »

March 9, 2026

New Indoor Playland in Aberdeen? The YMCA Says yes!

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) It’s been announced that the Aberdeen Family Y as undertaken a new project aimed at giving kids something more to do.. Chief Executive Officer Mike Quast gives us an overview and breakdown of the planned facility. The weather and inability to play outside at times, definitely was a factor when… Read more »

March 9, 2026

Joint Committee on Appropriations hope to have budget ready by Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- South Dakota budget writers are in the final stretch. At Monday’s Joint Committee on Appropriations meeting, co-chairs Mike Derby and Ernie Otten used airplane jokes to describe the push toward a final state budget. Derby said the landing gear is down and lawmakers are trying to land the plane on the 35th day.… Read more »

March 9, 2026

Aberdeen Central ATEC has exciting plans for funds from an awarded Grant

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Last week we announced that ACHS ATEC has been awarded the Perkins Reserve Grant.. The South Dakota Perkins Reserve Grant aids schools in equipping students with current technologies, resources, and tools, offering students a realistic, hands-on learning experience that will strengthen their marketability to colleges or employers once they leave… Read more »

March 9, 2026

Update on Mid-America Manufacturing Index

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The economy is sending mixed signals. The Regional Mid-America Manufacturing Index from Creighton University showed a sharp improvement…pushing the index to its highest level in a year. Creighton Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss, says regional job numbers are improving, but national job numbers are weak. Overall, the U-S economy lost 92-thousand jobs in the… Read more »

March 9, 2026

National Farmers Union elect Jeff Kippley to third term as VP

NEW ORLEANS, L.A.(HubCityRadio)- The National Farmers Union held their annual convention in New Orleans, L.A. from March 7th through the 9th. On Sunday, they elected Aberdeen farmer & rancher, Jeff Kippley to his third term as Vice President of the National Farmers Union. Kippley was sworn in immediately afterwards. Kippley talks about some of his… Read more »

March 7, 2026

Recap of 3rd Legislative Coffee(Districts 1 & 23)

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The third and final Legislative Coffee was held at Northern State on Saturday.  The members from District 1 & 23 that were able to attend was Representatives Logan Manhart & Nick Fosness from District 1 & Senator Mark Lapka from District 23.  Unable to attend were Senator Michael Rohl of District 1.  He… Read more »

March 7, 2026

Recap of 3rd Legislative Coffee(District 3)

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The third and final Legislative Coffee was held Saturday at NSU. All three members of District 3 which represent Aberdeen were in attendance. Senator Carl Perry: Senator Perry talks about HB1082 which deals with reduced lunches for students. That bill might be discussed on the Senate floor on Monday. Perry discussed the positives… Read more »

March 6, 2026

Richmond Dam project needs more legislative funding

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, bids were received for the Richmond Dam & spillway.  The Engineer’s estimate was in the neighborhood of 26 million dollars.  Of the three bids that were received, the lowest bid came in at 30.7 million dollars from Ames Construction out of Burnsville, M.N. On Thursday, the House Committee on Appropriation talked… Read more »

March 6, 2026

State officials address the 200th SD Law Enforcement Graduation Class

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Officials gathered to attend and address the graduation of the 200th class of Law Enforcement. Governor Rhoden, Senators Thune and Rounds, Representative Johnson and Attorney General Marty Jackley all spoke to the class and showed their appreciation. Rhoden said there are many things that make South Dakota great and the… Read more »