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February 16, 2026

Senator Rounds address mail service concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Hub City Radio)- When your bills show up in the mailbox on the day they’re due, it’s a problem.  A problem U-S Senator Mike Rounds has been hearing about from South Dakotans across the state. Rounds says former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy left before that could be accomplished.  After meeting with current Postmaster David… Read more »

February 16, 2026

Aberdeen Development Corporation to support HB1262

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Development Corporation has announced they will support HB1262.  The bill make an appropriation for the construction of a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.  Prime sponsor of the bill is Representative Lana Greenfield of Doland. The ADC released the following statement: “Northeastern South Dakota… Read more »

February 16, 2026

Theory of a Deadman to perform at this year’s Brown County Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday morning the Brown County Fair announced the Rock act for this year’s Brown County Fair. Brodie Mueller with the Brown County Fair Board: Theory of a Deadman has had four career #1 hits on the Rock charts.(History of Violence, Rx(Medicate), Lowlife, and Bad Girlfriend. The Brown County Fairs goes from August… Read more »

February 16, 2026

Reaction to Governor Rhoden’s proposal for 1% raise for big three

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week revenue number were released projecting about $30 million more than the projected budget Governor Larry Rhoden delivered back in December.  As a result, Governor Rhoden announced he would be a 1% raise for the big three(education, healthcare, and government employees). The Joint Committee on Appropriations on Thursday did two votes.  One… Read more »

February 13, 2026

Update on South Dakota Roadway Restrictions

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Traveling during the winter season is not only tough on drivers, but South Dakota’s roadways take a beating as well. Dan Variek with the South Dakota Department of Transportation mentions a law that will take effect beginning Sunday, February 15th. Variek further explains the science behind why roadways degrade during… Read more »

February 13, 2026

Preview of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission will have their weekly meeting coming up on Tuesday. Items on the agenda include the following: Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers to discuss load limits and provide a department update. The commission will have their second reading of the ordinance setting guidelines for wind energy projects. The commission… Read more »

February 13, 2026

Aberdeen Community Theater presents “Finding Nemo Jr.”

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The fun never stops down at the Aberdeen Community Theater as they prepare for future shows on their schedule. Claire Vetter with the Aberdeen Community Theater previews what they have in store next. Brian Schultz, also with the Aberdeen Community Theater, provides the ticket information for the upcoming performances.

February 13, 2026

Preview of Tuesday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council meeting will be on Tuesday instead of Monday due to the President’s Day holiday. Here’s some items scheduled for the agenda. In the consent calendar, they will set a bid date for the Aberdeen Public Works Maintenance Building. They will get a report on Day Care in Aberdeen.  This… Read more »

February 13, 2026

Update on influenza season

PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT)–The South Dakota Health Departments says the number of people who’ve died in the state from influenza this season has risen to 14. That includes four new deaths over the past week. They say the geographic spread of the flu is widespread, and that influenza activity is moderate. Minnehaha County has seen the… Read more »

February 12, 2026

Get to know the Aberdeen Area Foster Closet

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Foster families provide homes for children who desperately need a safe place to go, but oftentimes those families need assistance when taking in a foster child, and that’s where the Aberdeen Area Foster Closet helps close the gap. Louise Schwab with the Aberdeen Area Foster Closet explains what the organization… Read more »

February 12, 2026

Help with Medicare prescription drug costs & plans

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) For Northeast South Dakota seniors looking for assistance with Medicare, SHINE is a federally funded program that provides free, unbiased information to help those in need get the most out of their Medicare benefits. Deb Ross, Shine Volunteer for the Aberdeen Area & Northeast SD region, talks about open enrollment… Read more »

February 12, 2026

Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation receiving emails about alumniclass.com

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation Executive Director Gretchen Sharp has posted the following regarding a business that they are not affiliated with. “It has come to my attention that our Golden Eagle alumni are receiving emails from a company called alumniclass.com. The emails may ask for support for alumni websites or other projects,… Read more »

February 12, 2026

Billy Mawhiney suspend his candidacy for U.S. House seat

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- U.S. House Democrat candidate Billy Mawhiney announced on his Facebook page Thursday that’s he suspending his campaign effective immediately. Mawhiney discuss change is needed but not sure the right way to go about it. Mawhiney talks about how the campaign has impacted his family. Mawhiney inform that stepping down from the campaign… Read more »

February 12, 2026

Aberdeen Central to Host E Sports State Tournament

Hub City Radio (Aberdeen, SD) Aberdeen Central will host the State E Sports Tournament this weekend and popularity continues to grow among students all across the Country, with South Dakota being no exception. Coach Aaron Galeana (Gall-y-onya) gives us an overview of the event, it’s growth and benefits like social connections, school spirit and a… Read more »

February 12, 2026

Governor Rhoden revised his budget proposal for fiscal year 2027

PIERRE, S.D.(KBRK)- Based on new revenue projections, SD Gov. Larry Rhoden Thursday revised his budget proposal for the so-called ‘big three’ — schools, healthcare providers and state employees. The governor said increasing funding equally for the big three is fair. The state Joint Committee on Appropriations has adopted official revenue estimates for both this year… Read more »