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September 9, 2023

Summit Carbon pushes back against PUC staff motion to deny company permit

PIERRE, S.D.(Argus Leader)- Summit Carbon Solutions, a carbon capture company applying for a permit to build part of a $5.5 billion pipeline in South Dakota, has filed an official response to a state regulatory attorney’s motion to deny their application. Summit Carbon responded late Friday after South Dakota Public Utilities Commission staff attorney Kristen Edwards requested… Read more »

September 8, 2023

Kesslers looking to help students financilly

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Going on now until further notice, Kessler’s has a program looking to help students in the region.  The program is called “Dollars for Scholars”. Reed Kessler talks about how this fundraiser works. Kesslers discuss the number of locations inolved with this. Kesslers talks about where the money donated goes to. Kessler’s has donated… Read more »

September 8, 2023

PUC staff calls for denial of state permit for Summit Carbon Solution pipeline

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The lead staff attorney for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission formally requested Friday that the commission deny the application from SCS Carbon Solutions for a state permit for a proposed carbon-dioxide pipeline. Attorney Kristen Edwards filed a motion that said the project no longer could meet all applicable laws and rules. Her request… Read more »

September 8, 2023
75th Sturgis Rally Preparations

Sturgis City Council to pause search for next City Manager

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council has paused the search to fill the vacant city manager position after its leading candidates withdrew from the selection process. Sturgis first opened the city manager position on Tuesday, May 2, and will reopen the search again as soon after the South Dakota Supreme Court makes a decision… Read more »

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 »