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September 8, 2023

Aberdeen Community Concert Association season begins September 15th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) is beginning the 2023-24 Season with the vocal quartet-Vox Fortura on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 7:00 pm at the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater.  Memberships are available now for this amazing season!  As a part of this day,… Read more »

September 8, 2023

3rd Avenue SE from S State to Arch Street closed Monday for utility work

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 9:00 AM on Monday, September 11, 2023 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: 3rd Avenue SE from S State to S Arch Street Work will be completed as quickly as possible.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work… Read more »

September 8, 2023

South Dakota Senior Games now underway in the Pierre area

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Senior Games started Thursday and continue through Sunday at various locations around Pierre and Fort Pierre. Executive Director Kelcy Nash says athletes age 50 years and older will be competing. Nash says competitions will be happening in town and around the immediate Pierre/Fort Pierre area. She says they needs lots… Read more »

September 7, 2023

Preview of former President Trump’s appearance Friday in Rapid City

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up Friday, former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak the the Monument in Rapid City, part of the Monumental Leaders event is being held this weekend. Chair of the Brown County GOP, Katie Washnok will be there for the event and offered a preview. Washnok announced she hasn’t endorse any candidate… Read more »

September 7, 2023

Reactions to SD PUC decision to not grant CO2 pipeline to Navigator

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission voted 3-0 against Navigator’s request for construction of CO2 pipeline mainly in southeast South Dakota.  We got reactions from the Executive Director for Smart Carbon Network, Joe Heinrich & District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer. We’ll begin with Joe Heinrich who gave his overall thoughts on… Read more »

September 7, 2023

Star Party scheduled for September 15th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, September 15th from Dusk – 11:00 pm at the Kuhnert Arboretum Parking Lot located at 2110 South Dakota Street. There is no fee for the activity. A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night… Read more »

September 7, 2023

Walking tour of Highlands Historic District planned for September 21st

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A walking tour of the Highlands Historic District is being sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department on Thursday, September 21, at 6:30 p.m.  Troy McQuillen will lead this leisurely 90-minute walk through one of Aberdeen’s older residential neighborhoods.  People will learn about the history of early Aberdeen settlers, as… Read more »

September 7, 2023

South Dakota Farmers Union applauds PUC’s action, calls for additional protections

HURON, S. D.(Press Release) – September 5 the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) rejected Navigator CO2’s application for a permit to construct the Heartland Greenway carbon capture pipeline. The company’s request sought to disregard county pipeline setback ordinances. The PUC’s unanimous decision pointed to the company’s lack of transparency in disclosing carbon dioxide plume… Read more »

September 7, 2023

Alley between 3rd & 4th Ave SE closed on Monday for utility work

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Beginning at 8 am on Monday, September 11, 2023 the following alley will be closed to traffic for utility work: Between 3rd & 4th Avenue SE – Main to Lincoln The alley will be closed to through traffic until Thursday.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

September 7, 2023

Flu shots can now be taken at Sanford hospitals

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- As summer comes to an end, flu season is right around the corner. That’s why Sanford Health has started administering flu shots at all 200 of its clinics throughout the upper midwest. Sanford Health Official Andrea Folkinghorn says that getting the shot can save you from serious illness. Folkinghorn says signing up… Read more »

September 6, 2023

Katie Washnok explains her reasons for running for District 3 Senate seat

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This past Friday, the chair of the Brown County GOP, Katie Washnok announced she will run for the District 3 Senate seat representing the city of Aberdeen. Washnok talks about what motivated her to run. Washnok explains why she chose to announce her candidacy before Labor Day weekend. Washnok talks about her involvement… Read more »

September 6, 2023

Sturgis City Council approve first reading for next year’s budget

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council on Tuesday night passed first reading of the 2024 budget. Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen says the proposed budget makes continued strides to enhance the community’s infrastructure, enhance recreation and cultural amenities, redevelop the downtown and grow the economy. However, due to the rising cost of capital improvements, the… Read more »

September 6, 2023

SD PUC denies Navigator’s request for CO2 pipeline

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is weighing in on the future of carbon dioxide pipelines in the state. At a meeting on Wednesday, the members unanimously decided to deny the Navigator CO2 project’s request that the state commission preempt pipeline ordinances passed in Minnehaha and Moody counties. Commissioner Chris Nelson… Read more »

September 6, 2023

Governor Noem appoints Bob Perry as Secretary of Public Safety

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem appointed Robert (Bob) Perry as Secretary of the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Craig Price, the current secretary, will retire from state government. Perry’s appointment will be effective on September 22. “Craig Price has been an outstanding leader and public servant throughout his law enforcement career.… Read more »