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September 19, 2023

Highway 12 construction leading to problems at Agtegra plant near Bath

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Issue raised Tuesday at the Brown County Commission dealing with trucks coming & going from the Agtegra plant near Bath Dennis Mitchell with Agtegra explain concerns about getting on & off of U.S. HWY 12 toward the plant. Agtegra Chief Operating Officer Mike Rizor talk how construction on U.S. HWY 12 is causing… Read more »

September 19, 2023

Brown County Fair receive bids for entertainment contracts

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday received an update on bids to the Brown County Fair for entertainment contracts. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley talks about what they are looking for in the contract. Five businesses submitted bids and Kippley read them to the Commission.  All the contracts are for three years.… Read more »

September 19, 2023

Landowners wanted to thank Brown County Commission for their stance against Summit Carbon Solutions

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- During the public forum at Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, landowners spoke of their appreciation for what the commission did with regards to setbacks on CO2 pipelines proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions. Landowner Jared Bossly thanked the commission for their hard work. Bossly remind the commission to keep up the fight against Summit.… Read more »

September 19, 2023

Watertown City Council discuss C-L Commercial Lake Districts ordinances

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown City Council made what most of the Council agreed was progress at Monday night’s meeting when they approved C-L Commercial Lake District revised ordinances and definitions of “Title 21 Zoning” and a Zoning Text Amendment to Campgrounds. Mayor Ried Holien first prefaced the public and Councilmembers on how they would be combining… Read more »

September 19, 2023

Denny’s in Sioux Falls could be sued for racial discrimination

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It appears a lawsuit is on the way after two black truck drivers were recently denied service at a Denny’s Restaurant in Sioux Falls. Damon Whitfield says he thought there was a misunderstanding and tried to defuse the situation. Civil Rights attorney Harry Daniels says the waitress at the center of the… Read more »

September 18, 2023

Recap of Aberdeen City Council meeting held on Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held their meeting on Monday. New City Manager Robin Bobzien discuss the second reading on the 2024 city budget. City Councilman David Novstrup agreed with City Manager Bobzien with the budget with the understanding that it could be amended later on. The city council also addressed the City Improvement… Read more »

September 18, 2023

Monday was Constitution Day

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Monday September 17th was Constitution Day.  This day marked the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution back on September 17th, 1787. District 3 Representative Carl Perry wanted to tell the Aberdeen City Council & the Brown County Commission what some businesses did to honor that. Perry provided quotes from former President… Read more »

September 18, 2023

29th annual ABBY Awards to take place Thursday

Aberdeen, S.D.(Press Release)- Through the Looking Glass will be the theme of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 29th annual ABBY Awards. This event will take place on Thursday, September 21 at the Dakota Event Center. Social will begin at 6pm with awards at 7 pm. Tickets are $50 each or a table of eight… Read more »

September 18, 2023

Land of Oz at Storybook Land closed for construction

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Land of Oz within Storybook Land will be closed to the public as of Monday, September 18th, due to construction and maintenance projects being completed. Storybook Land will remain open to the public on a daily basis from 10am to dusk through October 9th.  The Visitor Center , rides and concession… Read more »

September 18, 2023

Legislators to work on teacher’s pay in 2024

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Teacher pay in South Dakota has been at or near the bottom in the nation for decades. That doesn’t mean legislators and state officials haven’t made efforts to change that. The Teacher Compensation Review Board is recommending new standards to ensure school districts are using increases in education funding to help solve the… Read more »

September 18, 2023

Animals seized at a Brookings residence

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Some 35 animals were seized from a Brookings residence Friday. Detective Adam Smith says police served a search warrant on the 900 block of Tumbleweed Drive after several unsuccessful attempts to check on the animals. Numerous charges are pending after the 31 dogs and four cats were found living in hazardous conditions inside… Read more »

September 17, 2023

SD Democrats elect Shane Merrill as new party chair

RAPID CITY, S.D.(The Dakota Scout) — The South Dakota Democratic Party’s central committee has elected Shane Merrill of Parker to serve as their party chair. Merrill, 31, has volunteered in a number of capacities within the party since 2010. Most recently, he was interim chair, moving up into the top slot after former chairwoman Jennifer… Read more »

September 15, 2023

North Dakota PSC to reconsider Summit Carbon Solutions request for CO2 pipeline permit

AMES, I.A.— Summit Carbon Solutions (SCS) is pleased to announce that the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted its Petition for Reconsideration for SCS’s CO2 pipeline permit application. Summit Carbon Solutions appreciates the PSC’s thoughtful leadership and approach to balancing stakeholder perspectives, while ensuring that the needs of the community, the environment, and… Read more »