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June 18, 2026

Water bodies and drainage continue to be a problem

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) With the Elm, Richmond and Mina lake all draining south into Foote Creek, Moccasin Creek and Snake Creek.. the banks are about at capacity. Brown County Commissioner and James River Water Shed Chair, Mike Wiese explains exactly what water sheds consist of. Commissioners are monitoring the area as reports have… Read more »

June 18, 2026

50th annual Arts in the Park this weekend

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Arts in the Park will take place in Melgaard Park this weekend for the 50th time. Grace Chipman with the Aberdeen Area Arts Council gave us some need to know information about the 50th anniversary celebration. Chipman went on to talk about some of the vendors and events going on… Read more »

June 18, 2026

More South Dakotans express interest in growing native plants

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- When it comes to lawns, gardens and community spaces, more and more people are taking an interest in using native plants. Sara Ogan (oh-gan, like logan) works out of the Pierre Regional Center as a Consumer Horticulture Assistant for South Dakota State University Extension. She says she’s been working on a native plant… Read more »

June 18, 2026

Farm economy strong in Mid-America region

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our regional farm economy is at its strongest level in nearly three years. Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index turned in a strong performance this month. Crop input expenses remain high…but CEO Gary Brandt of Cooperative Producers, Inc. in Hastings, Nebraska says lagging grain prices are an even bigger concern. South Dakota’s reading… Read more »

June 17, 2026

Aqua Addicts with exciting news and a free event

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) The Aqua Addicts are at it again, this time with a free performance following the Ribbon Cutting for the new bleachers they’ve added. Chad Hatzenbuhler has more. Todd Thorson says this free performance is a small way of giving back to the community that has supported them since 1996 Hatzenbuhler… Read more »

June 17, 2026

Garden Walk with Master Gardeners

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) An at your own pace Garden Walk will take place Thursday afternoon.. the event will run between 1-7, but you can start and finish whenever you want.  Extension Agent Connie Groop tells us more At each of the stops, there will be Master Gardeners to answer questions and give advice… Read more »

June 17, 2026

Parade route set for 4th of July celebrating America’s 250th birthday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Co-Chairperson with the America 250 Committee, Patricia Kendall announced on Tuesday the parade route is set for the 4th of July in Aberdeen. Kendall made a request with the Brown County Commission on the use of the parking lot to accomodate the parade. Kendall goes over the itinerary for the 4th of July.… Read more »

June 16, 2026

Downtown Concert Series to get underway

The Director of the downtown association, Sabrina Metz, says it’s time for live music on main. She tells us about the group that kicks off the Summer series. In addition to the live music, there are food vendors and a beer garden, that will be manned by area non profit organizations as a fundraiser, Metz… Read more »

June 16, 2026

Intersections on SE Goodrich Avenue closed Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Beginning at approximately 8am Thursday, June 18th, 2026, the following intersections will be closed to thru traffic for street repairs: Goodrich Ave. SE & S. Grand St. And Goodrich Ave. SE & S. Park St. The intersections are scheduled to be closed until 8am Friday, June 19th, or until finished.  Motorists are advised… Read more »

June 16, 2026

Brown County Commission receive update on this year’s fair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission got an update on this year’s Brown County Fair from Fair Manager Rachel Kippley. Kippley discuss contract for security at this year’s fair. Kippley told the commission that they are looking for more volunteers to help out with this year’s fair. Kippley remind everyone that in person tickets for… Read more »

June 16, 2026

Brown County Commission discuss legislative audits for 2025

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission heard from Kasie Ingraham with the Department of Legislative Audits. Ingraham goes over the rate for this year’s audit. Ingraham goes over the new guidelines the county will need to following regarding TIFs. Any of the Brown County’s Departments are eligible to be audited.

June 16, 2026

Richmond Dam update

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission provided their weekly update on the Richmond Dam and spillway project. Brown County Emergency Management Director Scott Meints discuss the water levels. Meints talks about the impact of the rainstorm that hit McPherson County and how that’s impacting the drainage. Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers provide figures. Brown… Read more »

June 16, 2026

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Due to the Juneteenth Day Holiday observance on Friday, June 19th, 2026, City garbage pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7:00 A.M., Monday.  Both Friday and Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Monday. Recycling… Read more »