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February 6, 2026

Update on Julian Beaudion’s candidacy for U.S. Senate

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Almost a year ago, retired South Dakota Highway trooper Julian Beaudion(Beau-Won) announce he would run for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat.  On Friday, he appeared on the KSDN Midday Report to update on his campaign. Beaudion reminded everyone about his platform. Two things he’s focusing on is healthcare for everyone and improving… Read more »

February 6, 2026

Outdoor ice rinks to close for the season on Sunday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry has announced that Sunday will be the final day of the season for outdoor rinks at Lincoln and Manor parks. After Sunday, the warming houses and ice rink surfaces will no longer be maintained. Rec skating at the Odde Ice Arena will remain open until Sunday, March… Read more »

February 6, 2026

House Judiciary defeat HCR6008

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The House Judiciary Committee heard about HCR6008.  The resolution is requesting the attorney general file a lawsuit against the People’s Republic of China and related parties to seek damages related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Prime sponsor of this bill is District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer.  He introduced a very similar bill back… Read more »

February 6, 2026

House Commerce and Energy Committee defeat HB1155

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the South Dakota House Commerce and Energy Committee heard testimony on HB1155.  The bill permit the state to invest in Bitcoin. Prime sponsor of the bill was District 1 Representative Logan Manhart who introduced a similar bill in 2025. Manhart describe what BitCoin is to the committee. Speaking if favor was… Read more »

February 6, 2026

House State Affairs Committee defeat HB1177

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The House State Affairs Committee heard testimony on HB1177.  The bill replace the index used to calculate the salaries of members of the Legislature. Prime sponsor was District 3 Representative Al Novstrup. Novstrup discuss where this bill came from. Novstrup talks about what the projected raise could be if it is at 22%.… Read more »

February 6, 2026

Senate Local Government Committee passes two bills addressing county budgets

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The South Dakota Senate Local Government Committee heard two bills connected to county budgets.  District 23 Representative Scott Moore primed HB1060 & HB1088. McPherson County Auditor Lindley Howell introduced HB1060. Howell talks about what’s been happening since 1997 Howell introduced HB1088. Howell talks about what’s happened between the counties and cities involving these… Read more »

February 6, 2026

South Dakota Democrats to host town hall in Britton on February 7th

BRITTON, S.D.(Press Release) – Following the success of 2025’s Town Hall Series, the South Dakota Democratic Party (SDDP) is announcing a town hall focused on engaging the South Dakota farmers, ranchers, and other members of the state’s agricultural industry. The event will take place at 2:00 pm on February 7, 2026, at the Britton Area… Read more »

February 5, 2026

Update on Nikki Gronli’s campaign for Congress

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in the summer of 2025, Nikki Gronli announced her candidacy for the U.S. House representing South Dakota as a Democrat.  On Thursday, she appeared on the KSDN Nightly Report to update on her candidacy. Gronli reminded the listeners about her platform.  Gronli was the USDA Rural Development Director for South Dakota under… Read more »

February 5, 2026

Get to know U.S. House candidate Billy Mawhiney

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in August, Sioux Falls resident Billy Mawhiney(Ma-win-ey) announce he will be running as a candidate for the lone U.S. House seat as a Democrat.  Mawhiney is the Executive Director of the South Dakota Afterschool Network. Mawhiney talks about what his platform will be.  One thing he’s looking to address is health care.… Read more »

February 5, 2026

Northern State presented their report to Joint Committee on Appropriations

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Northern State University President Dr. Alan LaFave gave their presentation to the Joint Committee on Appropriations. Dr. Lafave talks about an upcoming anniversary to be celebrated at NSU. LaFave talks about how most of NSU graduates remain working within the state of South Dakota. LaFave goes over the program provided at… Read more »

February 5, 2026

The importance of Cyber Security in your business

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) With the constant advancements in technology, businesses are scrambling to keep up to protect their data. Pat Wolberg, the Director of Information Technology for Brown County, emphasizes the importance of starting a business on a solid foundation. Wolberg mentions the data that companies collect & store, and talks about selecting… Read more »

February 5, 2026

House Taxation Committee defer HB1172 to the 41st day

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The House Taxation Committee heard testimony on HB1172.  The bill terminate certain school district excess tax levies. Prime sponsoring the bill was District 3 Representative Al Novstrup. Novstrup talks about what happened back in 2001 when Bill Janklow was Governor of the state dealing with foever Opt-Outs. Novstrup describes what the bill will… Read more »

February 5, 2026

Veteran’s Fundraiser and VFW Turkey Shoot

Hub City Radio (Aberdeen, SD) The VFW Post 17 will be hosting a Turkey Shoot Saturday at the Yelduz Shrine Center and giving you chances to win big while having fun and helping a great cause. Ron Krogman (krowg-man) has more. Krogman went on to talk about the different programs and expenses they incur over… Read more »

February 5, 2026

Outdoor ice rinks closed today

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department has closed the outdoor rinks at Lincoln and Manor Park today due to the weather.  The department will reevaluate on a daily basis.  They encourage everyone to stay away from those areas to allow them to preserve the ice at both locations. The National Weather Service… Read more »

February 5, 2026

Recap of Chamber Connections Series held Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library.  The feature speaker was the Executive Director of Safe Harbor, Gina Karst. Karst talks about the role of Safe Harbor. Karst discuss one of the many challenges that the victims face. Karst define what domestic violence is. They… Read more »