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February 5, 2026

Northern State presented their report to Joint Committee on Appropriations

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Northern State University President Dr. Alan LaFave gave their presentation to the Joint Committee on Appropriations. Dr. Lafave talks about an upcoming anniversary to be celebrated at NSU. LaFave talks about how most of NSU graduates remain working within the state of South Dakota. LaFave goes over the program provided at… Read more »

February 5, 2026

The importance of Cyber Security in your business

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) With the constant advancements in technology, businesses are scrambling to keep up to protect their data. Pat Wolberg, the Director of Information Technology for Brown County, emphasizes the importance of starting a business on a solid foundation. Wolberg mentions the data that companies collect & store, and talks about selecting… Read more »

February 5, 2026

House Taxation Committee defer HB1172 to the 41st day

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The House Taxation Committee heard testimony on HB1172.  The bill terminate certain school district excess tax levies. Prime sponsoring the bill was District 3 Representative Al Novstrup. Novstrup talks about what happened back in 2001 when Bill Janklow was Governor of the state dealing with foever Opt-Outs. Novstrup describes what the bill will… Read more »

February 5, 2026

Veteran’s Fundraiser and VFW Turkey Shoot

Hub City Radio (Aberdeen, SD) The VFW Post 17 will be hosting a Turkey Shoot Saturday at the Yelduz Shrine Center and giving you chances to win big while having fun and helping a great cause. Ron Krogman (krowg-man) has more. Krogman went on to talk about the different programs and expenses they incur over… Read more »

February 5, 2026

Outdoor ice rinks closed today

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department has closed the outdoor rinks at Lincoln and Manor Park today due to the weather.  The department will reevaluate on a daily basis.  They encourage everyone to stay away from those areas to allow them to preserve the ice at both locations. The National Weather Service… Read more »

February 5, 2026

Recap of Chamber Connections Series held Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library.  The feature speaker was the Executive Director of Safe Harbor, Gina Karst. Karst talks about the role of Safe Harbor. Karst discuss one of the many challenges that the victims face. Karst define what domestic violence is. They… Read more »

February 5, 2026

Senate Judiciary Committee passes SB122 on Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on SB122.  The bill establish a duty to assist in an emergency and provide a penalty there for. Prime sponsor of the bill is District 3 Senator Carl Perry. Perry talks about how often suicide is committed each year. Perry discuss the impact suicide has… Read more »

February 4, 2026

South Dakota House defeat HB1124

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated HB1124.  The bill establish the crime of trespass upon a place of worship, provide a penalty therefor, and declare an emergency. Prime sponsor of the bill was District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer. Schaefbauer discuss the intent of the bill. Among those that spoke against the bill was Representative… Read more »

February 4, 2026

South Dakota Senate unanimously passes Bossly bill

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate on Wednesday heard SB88.  Reminder the bill clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner’s permission. District 23 Senator Mark Lapka: Lapka talks about how the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled that unconstitutional. Lapka’s goal is to make this bill follow what… Read more »

February 4, 2026

Get to know East River Legal Services

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) People don’t often think about disasters until they actually occur, which leaves them unprepared in times of distress. Hilary Johnson, Staff Attorney for East River Legal Services, elaborates on what the organization does. Johnson talks about building connections and spreading the word with community leaders. Johnson explains the benefit of… Read more »

February 4, 2026

House State Affairs Committee defer HB1005 to 41st day

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee heard testimony on HB1005.  The bill provide a sales and use tax exemption for goods and services related to data center operations. Prime sponsoring the bill was Representative Kent Roe of Watertown. Roe discuss the economic impact has on the state. Supporting the bill from the… Read more »

February 4, 2026

CHS Valentines Bistro- great dancing, singing and entertainment

Hub City Radio (Aberdeen, SD) The Choir Director for Central High School, Susan Appl is excited to share all about the Valentines Bistro event at the School. An excellent opportunity to take in some great talent and entertainment.. Appl says they can’t thank the community and sponsors enough for all the support they’ve received.. when… Read more »

February 3, 2026

Aberdeen Subway stores ready to reopen on Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) All the Subway locations in Aberdeen are set to reopen on Wednesday, February 4th after receiving major IT upgrades that forced all stores in the Hub City to close for a few days. Charlie Melhaff, owner of the Aberdeen Subway locations, talks about adapting to the advancements in technology. Melhaff… Read more »

February 3, 2026

Get to know the South Dakota Civil Air Patrol

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Something people might not be very familiar with, or maybe haven’t heard of at all, is the South Dakota Civil Air Patrol. Jeff Sederquist with the Civil Air Patrol provides a background of the organization’s history. Sederquist elaborates on what the organization does and assists with. Sederquist mentions how and… Read more »

February 3, 2026

Senate Commerce & Energy Committee passes SB88(Bossly Bill)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Commerce & Energy Committee on Tuesday heard testimony on SB88.  The bill clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner’s permission. Prime sponsor of the bill was District 23 Senator Mark Lapka(Lap-Key). Lapka describe how the bill follows the ruling made by… Read more »