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August 23, 2023

New I-29 interchange located near Brookings

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held Wednesday morning for the new Brookings I-29 interchange at 20th Street South. The event was held near the new interchange. This third Brookings interchange has been open since July 29th. It was made possible in large part because of a federal BUILD grant for 18.7 million dollars, awarded… Read more »

August 23, 2023

Recap of the Alzheimer’s Association seminar held Wednesday in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the South Dakota Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association held an educational seminar at the Aberdeen Senior Center.  The title was “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia”.  The main focus was show the differences between Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia. Program Director for South Dakota Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, Michelle Kutner talks about how many… Read more »

August 23, 2023

Attorney General Jackley announces arrest in Grant County homicide

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Wednesday that one person has been arrested in connection with a homicide that happened Sunday night in Grant County. Joseph Bendel, 33, is being held in connection with the death of 34-year-old Douglas Lindberg, Jr. Bendel was arrested for Second Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault… Read more »

August 23, 2023

How American actors’ union strike impacting a Webster native

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The current strike by the American actors’ union is affecting Webster, South Dakota-area native Tommy Lentsch. Lentsch dived into acting about a decade ago and has landed numerous roles in TV, movies, and commercials. But these days, the Tampa, Fla., resident isn’t working as an actor. He’s still going on auditions, but he… Read more »

August 23, 2023

None of the South Dakota’s delegation to Washington to attend President Trump’s event in Rapid City

(ABERDEEN, S.D.(Dakota Broadcasting) All three members of South Dakota’s delegation to Washington will not be in South Dakota when former President Donald Trump visits in September. Former president Trump will be in Rapid City headlining the state GOP’s “Monumental Leaders Rally” at the Monument. According to South Dakota Search Light all three have scheduling conflicts… Read more »

August 22, 2023

Star Party planned for Friday at Kuhnert Arboretum

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, August 25 from dusk – 11:00 pm at Kuhnert Arboretum located at 2110 South Dakota Street. A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what… Read more »

August 22, 2023

Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry to mail out Fall/Winter brochures

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be distributing the 2023 Fall/Winter Brochure to Aberdeen residents by Saturday, September 2, 2023, in the mail.  Brochures are also available at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office, 225 Third Avenue Southeast. The brochure is filled with activities for people of all ages… Read more »

August 22, 2023

City-wide spraying for mosquitoes planned for Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for Wednesday, August 23rd between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a high number of the Culex species which is… Read more »

August 22, 2023

Two suspects arrested following crime spree in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A 30-minute crime spree by a pair from Sioux Falls managed to terrorize several people in the community. It started last Friday night around 8 p.m. when the two suspects were likely engaging in a road rage incident along Kiwanis Avenue. Officer Sam Clemens: The pair then wound up confronting two completely… Read more »

August 21, 2023

City Manager Joe Gaa announced his resignation

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen City Manager Joe Gaa made it official that he will be resigning as City Manager effective September 8th. Here’s his resignation letter he sent to the City Council member on Tuesday, August 15th: “It has been my honor to serve as your City Manager since June of 2020. I feel that we… Read more »

August 21, 2023

SD Alzheimer’s Association host a seminar Wednesday in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting an education seminar titled “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia”. Executive Director Leslie Morrow explains how this event came about. Morrow talks about one of the goals of this seminar is to compare the differences between Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia. Morrow talks about item to… Read more »

August 21, 2023

Partial road closure Wednesday for road near the Aberdeen Post Office

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 9am on Wednesday, August 23rd, the following SW area of town will have partial street closings to thru traffic for seal coating over chip sealed roads: Happy Homes Addition SW of the Post Office The streets will be partially closed until 5pm Wednesday, August 23rd.  Motorists are advised to take… Read more »