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Registration for Gypsy Day Parade now underway

July 15, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Registration is now open for the 108th annual Northern State University Gypsy Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Interested participants can register at northern.edu/gypsy-days. This year, organizers have introduced new options for parade float registrations, including premium and mid-level placements. Register before Aug. 31 to take advantage of the most affordable rates.… Read more »

Water use restriction remains in effect

July 15, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Attention Aberdeen Residents: The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department would like to inform all residents of the following important updates and reminders: Stage One Water Use Restrictions: Water restrictions will be temporarily in place starting immediately. Please limit water use to essential needs. Affected areas includes the City of Aberdeen Stage… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD Mosquito Spraying scheduled for Monday, July 15th

July 12, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Monday, July 15th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 am.  Mosquito Control has noticed an increase in the Culex tarsalis mosquito.  This species is identified as one of the most common carriers of West Nile virus.  You can reduce the… Read more »

Mitchell rancher among partners of new auction format to buy beef

July 12, 2024

MITCHELL, S.D.(DRGNews)- A woman from Mitchell, South Dakota, is one of the partners in a first-of-its-kind auction platform for beef sales that went live June 1, 2024. Amanda Radke (rad-key) says BidOnBeef.com is another way consumers can purchase meat directly from the people who raised the cattle. Radke says producers are vetted before being allowed… Read more »

Northwestern School District adds online iSucceed program

July 12, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) It may be the dog days of summer right now with the hot and humid weather forecast for the area, but it’s never too early to start planning for the school year. Richard Osborn of the Northwestern School District talks about the iSucceed program. Osborn explains the details of how… Read more »

Safe Harbor SD looking for new executive director for the CASA program

July 12, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Safe Harbor SD is a non-profit organization and they are looking for a new executive director for the CASA program. Safe Harbor Executive Director Gina Karst talks about what CASA is. Attorney Adam Altman talks about the role courts play in child abuse cases. Karst talks about why they are looking for a… Read more »

Star Party at Kuhnert Arboretum scheduled for Friday, July 12th

July 11, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) STAR PARTIES AT KUHNERT ARBORETUM A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what they see in the night sky! Participants may bring telescopes, binoculars, finder/viewing scopes or nothing. We will spend the evening observing Jupiter, Saturn, the… Read more »

Watertown man arrested for assaulting juveniles with toy guns

July 11, 2024

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)-  A Watertown man is facing charges of Simple Assault and Petty Theft following an incident involving juveniles on Tuesday, July 9th. According to the Watertown Police Department, officers responded to a report of an assault in Northeast Watertown at approximately 11:30 am. Dispatch relayed that a male passenger in an SUV had… Read more »

Enemy Swim Day School to receive Nita M. Lowey grant

July 11, 2024

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Enemy Swim Day School’s Out-of-School-Time Program has been awarded one of seven Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center grants that provide funding for academic enrichment opportunities for students. The Enemy Swim Day School program has been nationally accredited since 2004 and has received the grant each year since then. This year’s… Read more »

Senator Thune believes President Biden’s Border Crisis makes Americans less safe

July 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on the floor of the Senate Wednesday once again addressed the crisis at the Southern Border under President Biden’s administration. Thune believes those examples are what has happened since President Biden has taken over since 2021. Thune acknowledged that President Biden has finally taken action through executive orders but believes… Read more »

Battle of the Heroes Softball Tournament scheduled for Friday, July 12th

July 11, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Hub City Softball Association is hosting its 3rd Annual Battle of the Heroes Softball Tournament this Friday, July 12th. This event helps raise funds for the organizations participating in the tournament. Gerald “JB” Bourelle of the Hub City Softball Association talks about the tournament’s history and the inclusion of… Read more »

Aberdeen Area Humane Society look ahead to upcoming events

July 11, 2024

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Humane Society look ahead to events upcoming to help raise funding for their shelter. Board member, Mona Smith announced they will be at the Brown County Fair. Smith talks abou the next Paw Sale coming up in September to help raise funds for the Humane Society. Coming up on July… Read more »

First human West Nile virus case of 2024 reported in Beadle County

July 11, 2024

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Department of Health confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus Thursday.  That case was confirmed in Beadle County in a person over 64 years-old.  West Nile is transmitted by mosquitoes and Pierre Parks and Recreation Director Bryan Tipton says the city has been doing what it can to… Read more »