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August 17, 2023

Congressman Johnson comment on variety of issues

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson appeared on the KSDN Morning Report to discuss a number of different topics. Congressman Johnson was in Aberdeen Monday to do a Vietnam Memorial Pinning Ceremony. Something that he very passionate about. Congressman Johnson also did this ceremony in Webster Tuesday. Johnson reacted to the latest indictments involving former President… Read more »

August 17, 2023

Senator Rounds comment on Dakotafest held Wednesday

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds attended Dakotafest in Mitchell on Wednesday.  He talks about what he’s been hearing from producers across the state. About 70 percent of the Farm Bill is nutrition, including the SNAP program for those who need food assistance.  The other 30 percent goes into the farm production area.  Rounds… Read more »

August 17, 2023

North Dakota Mineral Resources Director said co2 is needed from out of state

BISMARCK, N.D.–North Dakota Mineral Resources director Lynn Helms says that state’s oil industry will eventually need carbon dioxide from out-of-state sources for enhanced oil recovery. The North Dakota Public Service Commission rejected an application by Summit Carbon Solutions to build a pipeline that would bring CO2 from ethanol plants in the Upper Midwest to be stored underground… Read more »

August 17, 2023

SD PUC Commissioner Chris Nelson discuss Navigator’s pipeline request

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Hearings on a proposed CO2 pipeline in South Dakota were held before the Public Utilities Commission this month, but those hearings aren’t done yet. Commissioner Chris Nelson: The $3 billion pipeline, if permitted by the PUC, would capture CO2 from 21 ethanol plants and several fertilizer plants. The Navigator Heartland Greenway pipeline would run through… Read more »

August 17, 2023

Aberdeen educator wins prestigious award

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Kathy Anderson is the winner of the 2023 Aberdeen Education Association Educator Plus Award. Anderson received the AEA award on Tuesday during a welcome back event held at Central High School. Anderson, a longtime Aberdeen Public Schools educator, is now a volunteer and substitute teacher in the district. The Educator Plus… Read more »

August 15, 2023

Brown County Sheriff report overflow at Women’s Prison in Pierre

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- During the open forum of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Brown County Sheriff Dave Lunzman provide an update on the women’s prison in Pierre. Lunzman is sending the prison in Pierre the bill for the inmates they are holding at the Brown County Jail. Lunzman report to the commission that there’s an increase… Read more »

August 14, 2023

Two-way Main Street not in 2024 Aberdeen City Budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held a work session Monday night addressing the 2024 city budget. City Manager Joe Gaa announced that two-way Main Street is for now not going to be included in the budget.  Gaa explains why. Aberdeen City Councilman David Novstrup asked if this is something that city tried to addressed… Read more »

August 14, 2023

Aberdeen City Finance Director discuss the 2024 city budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held a work session Monday night focusing on the 2024 city budget.  Aberdeen City Finance Director Jordan McQuillen provides some data for the council to consider. McQuillen talks about the parameters used for the budget. McQuillen looked back at past budgets starting with 2022 McQuillen next looked at 2023… Read more »

August 14, 2023

2023 Avera Quality Congress honors projects and individuals

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Leaders of quality improvement projects and individuals who exemplify Avera’s values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship were honored at the Avera Quality Congress on Aug. 9 in Sioux Falls. A total of 89 projects and individuals were nominated. Some 450 Avera employees and special guests attended the conference. “Avera started Quality Congress… Read more »

August 14, 2023

Arraignment date set for Mitchell baseball rape charges

MITCHELL, S.D. (KELOLAND) — An arraignment date is set for six Mitchell baseball players facing rape charges. According to new filings online, the 17, 18 and 19-year-old suspects are scheduled to appear in court on October 3. As of today, all six suspects are out on bond. Hudson Haley and Landon Waddell – who face… Read more »

August 14, 2023

Expert talks how interest rate hikes has impacted the housing market

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The fastest series of interest rate hikes in U.S. history are working their way through the economy. The impact of that is seen in the housing market. Single family home sales are half what they were a year ago according to the Mid-Year Economic Outlook by Bender Commercial Real Estate in Sioux… Read more »

August 14, 2023

City-Wide spraying for mosquitoes planned for Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, August 15th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce the… Read more »

August 14, 2023

Dakotafest begins Tuesday

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Dakotafest begins tomorrow on the Schlaffman (shloff-man) Farm just east of Mitchell and runs through Thursday.  The hours are 9 AM until 4 PM each day.  Niki Jones with IDEAg Group talks about some of this year’s highlights. She says there will be hundreds of exhibitors. Jones says there will be forums again… Read more »

August 14, 2023

Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Final Tally

STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release)- Here’s the latest figures from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety regarding the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  This is compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 5, 2023, to 6 a.m. Sunday August 13, 2023. Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 96 24 120 148 Misd… Read more »