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May 20, 2026

Toby Doeden’s campaign made stop in Milbank

MILBANK, S.D.(KXLG)- Earlier this week, Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden made a campaign stop in Milbank, where he shared his reason for his attempt at taking the state’s top office. He says that his first task if elected will be to work towards phasing out property taxes. Doeden believes that eliminating property taxes will make home-buying… Read more »

May 20, 2026

Preview of 83rd Boys State

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 83rd Boys State is coming to Aberdeen beginning on Monday. Assistant Boys State Director Gene Opbroek provides a preview. Last year, Boys State took place the week after Memorial Day.  This year it is back to the more traditional Memorial Day week.  Opbroek explains why. Opbroek discuss the schedule for Memorial Day.… Read more »

May 20, 2026

Storybook Land ready to go for reopening this weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Memorial Day weekend is rapidly approaching, which means Storybook Land is ready to reopen for the spring & summer months in the Hub City. Wylie Park Manager, Dawn Thorstenson, provides an important update before the park opens this weekend. Thorstenson mentions Storybook Land has a reason to celebrate this season… Read more »

May 19, 2026

Representative Jon Hansen discusses his campaign for Governor

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Speaker of the South Dakota House, Jon Hansen appeared on the KSDN Nightly Report Tuesday to update on his candidacy for Governor. Since his last appearance, he has called for a special session to address the rising cost of gasoline in the state. Hansen inform the public he’s the only candidate in support… Read more »

May 19, 2026

Brown County Commission receive update on their highways

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission received an update from Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers. Rogers update on the detour in regards to the Richmond Dam project. Commissioner Duane Sutton announcing Tuesday that they will provide weekly update during each of their meetings. Rogers also update on the roads around where they work at… Read more »

May 19, 2026

Brown County Commission receive Fairgrounds update

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Fairgrounds Manager Rachel Kippley provided an update to the Brown County Commission on Tuesday. Kippley inform the commission that the Karting Club will be closing down later on this year. Kippley is seeking staff for the upcoming Brown County Fair. The Brown County Fair goes from August 10th through the 16th.

May 19, 2026

Brown County Commission hear report on Grow SD

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday heard the annual report from Kelly Weaver with Grow SD. Weaver talks about money invested toward Brown County. Weaver is also the Executive Director of the SBDC and talks about what they do. Weaver talks about the Govenor’s House program. Grow SD also put a request for… Read more »

May 19, 2026

New City of Aberdeen Public Works Director appointed

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) The City Council met last night and one of the things on the agenda was the appointment of a new Public Works Director, Manager Dave McNeil on the position McNeil went on to announce the appointee   Jeromy Thorstenson who has spent the last 9 yrs as Assistant Director, says… Read more »

May 19, 2026

1st Star Party of the season set for Friday, May 22nd

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Star parties have returned for the season in the Hub City, which raises the question of what exactly is a star party? Travis Lemer, Recreation Superintendent for the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department, provides the answer. Lemer mentions dates for future star parties if people are unable to join… Read more »

May 19, 2026

Adult Co-ed Kickball Organizational Meeting to be held on Thursday, May 21st

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Ever thought about giving kickball a try? Well here is your opportunity to join an adult co-ed kickball league right here in the Hub City. Travis Lemer, Recreation Superintendent for the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department, previews the upcoming kickball conference. Lemer invites everyone to the meeting, which will… Read more »

May 18, 2026

Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil announce work session next Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At the end of Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil announced there will be a work session prior to the next meeting on Tuesday, May 26th.  Remember Monday is Memorial Day so city offices will be closed for the holiday. McNeil has a series of items he’s looking… Read more »

May 18, 2026

EMS Week, Improving outcomes together

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) A week set aside to honor and appreciate all the 1st responders of the Aberdeen Police Det, Aberdeen Fire and Rescue, Emergency Management Services, Rural Fire Fighters, EMT’s and all those that face medical emergencies of many kinds. Fire and Rescue alone responded to 3,073 calls, and transported 1,819 in… Read more »

May 18, 2026

Candidate for Governor Jon Hansen talks about his campaign

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- When Republican Jon Hansen announced his intention to run for Governor of South Dakota, he also immediately announced that his pick for lieutenant governor was fellow state Representative Karla Lems. Hansen thinks voters appreciate knowing from the start who his second in command would be, if he were to be elected in 2026.… Read more »

May 18, 2026

Senator Rounds’ criticism of the USPS

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- U-S Senator Mike Rounds isn’t holding back when talking about snail-like mail service in South Dakota. After getting nowhere speaking with high level United States Postal Service leadership Rounds reached out to the Office of the Inspector General. In addition, Rounds has requested anecdotal evidence of the issues with the Postal Service to… Read more »