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November 5, 2024

Aberdeen City Council discuss upgrades to water reclamation plant

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council discussed bid request for improvements to the water reclamation plant. Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien talked about the bid that was submitted. The bid was over $91.7 million from PKG Contracting from Fargo, N.D. Bobzien explains why the improvements are needed. Supervisor Amanda Fischer… Read more »

November 4, 2024

All 51 Attorney Generals across the country call for peaceful transfer of power regardless who wins

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley urges citizens to support a peaceful transition of power after Tuesday’s Presidential Election. Attorney General Jackley is part of a bi-partisan group of 51 Attorneys General who are encouraging calm after the election. The peaceful transition of power is part the nation’s democratic system. “This election… Read more »

November 4, 2024

Watertown man dead following one vehicle crash southwest of the city

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- A Watertown man died Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash 10 miles southwest of Watertown. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2012 Ford Escape was traveling west on 175th Street near 445th Avenue. The vehicle left the road, rolled and entered a slough, coming to rest on its roof in… Read more »

November 4, 2024

Aberdeen Public Works release snow removal plan for 2024-25 season

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department has release their snow removal plans for the upcoming fall/winter season. The City of Aberdeen has designated streets as “Emergency Snow Routes.”  Those streets and avenue are first priority for snow and ice removal due to high volume, high speed, commercial districts, and streets that serve… Read more »

November 4, 2024

Manufacturing economy is Mid-America region in positive territory

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The regional manufacturing economy ventured into positive territory in October…but not by much. Creighton University’s Mid-America Manufacturing Index advanced, even as manufacturing jobs declined. Creighton Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss, says the sector has been stuck in neutral all year. With the overall economy cooling and inflation easing, Goss expects the Federal Reserve Board… Read more »

November 2, 2024

U.S. House candidates address their campaigns

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Candidates looking to represent South Dakota in the U.S. Congress appeared on the KSDN Midday Report.  Congressman Dusty Johnson(R) is looking to serve his fourth term while Sheryl Johnson(D) is seeking her first term. Both candidates talks about what motivated them to run for the seat. Congressman Johnson: Sheryl Johnson: Both candidates discuss… Read more »

November 1, 2024

Voting at the Ramkota at a different location

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Due to renovations at the Convention Center inside the Ramkota Hotel, voting will be taking place at a different location inside the Ramkota. Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel: Polls will run from 7am-7pm on Tuesday night.  You can also vote on Election Day in Aberdeen at the Brown County Courthouse and at the… Read more »

November 1, 2024

Agtegra Cooperative Named USDA Fertilizer Grant Recipient

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) On Wednesday, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded Agtegra Cooperative a $3 million grant through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP). The grant enables awardees to increase or expand the manufacturing and processing of local fertilizer and nutrient alternatives for farmers. Through this matching grant, Agtegra will be investing… Read more »

November 1, 2024

Furreal Pawsibilities Pet Store now open in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Furreal Pawsibilities, Aberdeen’s newest pet store, is now open and ready to help meet anyone’s pet or animal needs. Allison Marnette, the owner of Furreal Pawsibilities, introduces herself and her new business. Marnette explains where the inspiration for the business came from. Marnette talks about securing this location for her… Read more »

November 1, 2024

Watertown Police update on break-in at Watertown High School

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On October 14th, 2024, the Watertown Police Department received a report from Watertown High School about a break-in involving significant vandalism and theft. Three individuals were reported climbing onto the school roof, entering the building through a skylight, spray-painting graffiti, and stealing a school-owned vehicle. The stolen vehicle was recovered in the 600… Read more »

November 1, 2024

Travel expert Rick Steves discuss IM29

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Renowned travel expert Rick Steves recently sat down for an interview to share his insights on marijuana legalization, drawing from his extensive travel experiences and observations of European policies. Steves, who has spent much of his life traveling across Europe, offered a comparative perspective on how different countries handle drug decriminalization and regulation.… Read more »

November 1, 2024

Attorney General Marty Jackley suggest legislation he like to see them work on

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Marty Jackley has been the South Dakota Attorney General responsible for investigation such scandals and EB5, Gear Up, the $1.8 million embezzlement from the Department of Social Services currently in the courts and now the vehicle title fraud out of the Department of Revenue.  Jackley has some suggestions for the Legislature starting with:… Read more »

November 1, 2024

Attorney General Marty Jackley address Amendment H

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley was in Mitchell yesterday afternoon to answer voters’ questions about the ballot issues.  Amendment H was one of the issues that got voters’ attention.  Jackley explained that under Amendment H candidates could pick whatever party affiliation they wanted to, regardless of whether they were actually a member… Read more »