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December 16, 2025

Brown County Commission approves contracts for Brown County Fair entertainment

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday heard about upcoming contracts for the 2026 Brown County Fair. Brown County Fair Assistant Manager McKenzie Bierman discuss five contracts. WOW Talent and Entertainment LLC: Radiance Works Entertainment: Home Clean Home: Ro Sham Bo Creative: Winterset Concert Events LLC: The Brown County Commission approved all five of… Read more »

December 16, 2025

Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil addresses snow & ice removal complaints

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Toward the end of Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil addressed concerns raised by citizens in regard to removing ice off of city streets & neighborhoods. McNeil inform the citizens how they can contact the city offices. Temps are expected to be in the lower 40s on Tuesday &… Read more »

December 16, 2025

Aberdeen City Council addresses fees for 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council addressed a first reading on an ordinance dealing with fees for 2026. Aberdeen Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen discuss the purpose of the ordinance. The main focus was on the water fees for 2026 and its relation with the WINS project to get the Missouri River water to Aberdeen. McQuillen… Read more »

December 15, 2025

Senator Thune reflects on year 1 as Senate Majority Leader

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)-  As 2025 comes to an end, U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune went on the floor of Senate Monday to talk how it impacted South Dakota. Taxes: Senator Thune talks about passing the One Big Beautiful Bill to prevent tax hikes returning starting in 2026. Thune expand on what the Working Family Tax… Read more »

December 15, 2025

Congressman Johnson announces “Strong Schools” plan to improve education

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, Congressman Dusty Johnson announced if elected Governor of South Dakota, a “Strong Schools” plan to improve K-12 education in the state. Congressman Johnson talks about three things he looks to improve.  The first dealing with making education his #1 priority. Second, looking for ways to improve reading and math scores and… Read more »

December 15, 2025

Update on Brown County Speedway

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday night, the Brown County Speedway held their yearly banquet here in Aberdeen. Track promoter Kent Arment updated what’s been happening so far this off season.  He talks about the national banquet he attended. Arment address scheduling for the 2026 season associated with other tracks in the state. The annual banquet was… Read more »

December 15, 2025

Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce to host ribbon cutting for Nick’s Pizza on Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Friday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce are hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at Nick’s Pizza on Friday at 12pm. Their hours of operation is Monday-Sunday from 4-9pm.  Ordering beginning at 3:30pm. You can learn more about what they have to offer at www.ordernicks.com.

December 15, 2025

NSU’s Winter Commencement held on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last Saturday was Northern State’s Winter Commencement held at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. NSU’s Interim President Laurie Nichols left messages for both graduates and their relatives.  The message she left for the relatives was the following: Nichols left a message for the graduates. Nichols offered advices for the graduates.  The first takeaway… Read more »

December 12, 2025

Cold Weather Advisory posted for Saturday night in the region

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued two different advisories starting tonight in the region. Meteorologist Natalie Vernon talks about the Winter Weather Advisory posted for those in Hand & Hyde Counties beginning at 9pm and running until 9am Saturday. Vernon talks about the Cold Weather Advisory for Brown, Spink, Marshall, Day,… Read more »

December 12, 2025

Preview of Brown County Commission meeting on Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Here’s the agenda for Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting held at the Courthouse. The commission will hear the yearly report from Brown County Coroner Brian Koens. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley will address fair contracts and provide an update on the fair. The commission will talk about a Memorandum of Understanding between… Read more »

December 12, 2025

Shaun Johnson and the Big Band Experience scheduled for Sunday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Sunday, the Aberdeen Community Concert Association will be hosting Shaun Johnson and the Big Band Experience at the Johnson Fine Arts Center beginning at 4pm. The theme of the concert is “Candy Cane Holiday Show”.  Main focus will be Christmas music. The cost for adult and student ACCA “paid” members… Read more »

December 12, 2025

Preview of Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Here’s a look ahead to Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting that will take place at the Municipal building. The council will do a second reading on an ordinance setting wages for city employees for 2026. There will be a series of first reading on ordinances doing the following: Fees for certain services provided… Read more »

December 12, 2025

Salvation Army looking for help this holiday season

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Salvation Army in Aberdeen are looking for assistance as we go through the holiday season. Captain Kendra Hixenbaugh talks about their main focus right now which is Angel Tree. Kendra describe how many tags still need to be done. Captain Joseph Hixenbaugh talks about their association between Angel Tree and Toys for… Read more »