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May 14, 2024

Recap of District 23 Senate Debate

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Republicans hosted a Candidate Forum on Monday night.  Candidates looking to represent Districts 1, 3, & 23 appeared for it.  We will focus on District 23 Senate candidates. Mark Lapka talks about his motivation to run for the seat. Steve Roseland talks about his interest in running for the seat.… Read more »

May 14, 2024

Recap of District 23 House Debate

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Republicans hosted a Candidate Forum involving candidates looking to represent Districts 1, 3, & 23.  This story will focus on the candidates for District 23 House.  Incumbent Representative Scott Moore was unable to attend due to a prior commitment. One of the topics was the issue with the CO2 pipeline. … Read more »

May 14, 2024

Recap of District 1 House Debate

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Republican hosted a Candidate Forum involving candidates representing District 1, 3, & 23.  We’ll focus on District 1 House debate.  All three Republicans running for District 1 were present. Among the topics discussed was the issue with the CO2 pipeline.  Each candidate offered their views on the pipeline. Representative Tamara… Read more »

May 14, 2024

Fire reported at West Melgaard on Monday night

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On May 13, 2024 at approximately 7:18pm, Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 100 block of West Melgaard Road for a reported structure fire. Fire crews arrived on scene to find a three-story apartment building with moderate to heavy smoke conditions on the third floor. Fire crews found a small… Read more »

May 13, 2024

Brown County Drug & DUI Court to hold graduation ceremony

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)—The Brown County Drug & DUI Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program. A graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in the Brown County Community Room in the basement of the Brown County Courthouse,… Read more »

May 13, 2024

Road Closed – 1st Ave. SE from S. Jay St. to S. Kline St.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED:   Beginning at 8am on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for watermain replacement: 1st Ave. SE from S. Jay St. to S. Kline St. The road is scheduled to be closed from 8am to 5pm Tuesday thru Friday or until completed.  The road,… Read more »

May 13, 2024

Congressman Johnson announces Service Academy Appointment for Ryan Fiechtner

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Ryan Fiechtner of Aberdeen will be attending the United States Naval Academy, where he plans to study Nuclear Engineering and eventually lead a team that designs, maintains, and safely operates a nuclear reactor aboard an aircraft carrier or submarine. Ryan played the mellophone, French horn, and trumpet at Central High School, and… Read more »

May 13, 2024

Aberdeen Hub Area BMX Taco Johns fundraiser today

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) There’s no better food pairing than tacos and potato oles. Now Taco Johns and Aberdeen Hub Area BMX is pairing up for an incredible fundraiser. This evening from 4 pm to 8pm, swing through the local Taco Johns in the Hub City and contribute to the Aberdeen Hub Area BMX… Read more »

May 13, 2024

Sioux Falls man facing charges following weekend shooting

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A 27 year old Sioux Falls man faces aggravated assault and weapons charges in connection with a weekend shooting. Cesar Ortizmadftre(SAY-sar  ohr-TEEZ-mahf-ter?) was among a group of people leaving a bar on North Cliff Avenue when the incident took place. Public information officer Sam Clemens. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening.

May 13, 2024

Celebrating YOU Week at Avera

SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release)- This week, Avera celebrates all employees who work within its facilities, including clinics, hospitals, senior living centers and more. Several observances coincide with this celebration, including National Nurses Week May 6-12 and National Hospital Week and National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which both fall on May 12-18 this year. “‘Celebrating YOU’ –… Read more »

May 13, 2024

Hometown of Laura Ingalls Wilder set for a growth spurt

De SMET, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) Kingsbury County in east-central South Dakota could see new commercial, retail, housing and tax-base growth if two major agricultural projects move forward as planned. As proposed in state documents, Kingsbury County could become the home of a $1 billion Gevo biofuels plant that would turn corn into jet… Read more »

May 13, 2024

Northern State University awards five individuals with Honorary Doctorates

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Five icons of the Aberdeen community and longtime supporters of Northern State University were awarded honorary doctorates at the spring commencement ceremony held Saturday, May 4 in the Barnett Center. Harvey Jewett, Michael Evans, Tim Kessler (honored posthumously), Eldon Swingler, and Jack Thompson were awarded the Honorary Doctor of Public Service… Read more »

May 13, 2024

BBB provides tips to recover after being scammed

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- If you’ve become a victim of a scam, chances are you need help recovering. The Better Business Bureau has launched a new online resource designed to provide that help. South Dakota Vice President for the Bureau, Jesse Schmidt says reaching out is an important step in recovering. Schmidt says reporting problems to… Read more »

May 11, 2024

Names released in fatal two-vehicle Spink County crash

CONDE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The Department of Public Safety announced the names of those involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash near Conde, South Dakota on Tuesday. Early crash information shows that around 4:48 p.m., a 2021 CanAm Defender UTV driven by 77-year-old Robert Tennis of Conde turned in front of a westbound Peterbilt… Read more »

May 11, 2024

Gov. Noem banned by 6th Native American tribe in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Dakota News Now has learned that a sixth tribe in South Dakota has banned Governor Kristi Noem. The Yankton Sioux Tribe has voted to ban the Governor following a special meeting Friday. At the meeting with the tribal council, Representative Ryan Cournoyer made a motion. The Motion to… Read more »