ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting on Tuesday, Sabrina Metz will officially become the new Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association. She will take over for Alexa Sheldon who will step down on Monday. Metz talks about her interest in the job once it was announced that Alexa was stepping down. Metz talks about what she learned… Read more »

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Alexa Sheldon reflects on her time as Executive Director of ADA
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association, Alexa Sheldon will be stepping down on Monday. She took the time to reflect on her three years as Executive Director. Sheldon talks about why now is the right time to step down. Sheldon talks about her biggest achievement as Executive Director. Sheldon discuss her biggest… Read more »
Robin Bobzien’s retirement is today
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Today marks the final day for Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien. Prior to that had worked for over 30 years with the Public Works Department. Back on the Aberdeen City Council meeting held on December 1st, some members of the council acknowledged his accomplishment New City Manager Dave McNeil recognized his career. Other… Read more »
Board of Regents approves new academic opportunities for Northern State University
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Board of Regents this week approved several items that expand academic opportunities at Northern State University, including a new graduate certificate, expanded online program delivery, an articulation agreement with Dakota State University and the initial steps toward a new bachelor’s degree. The Board approved Northern’s new graduate certificate in visual… Read more »
Holiday Extravaganza at Civic Arena on Monday, December 15th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Sy Ewoniuk – Hub City Radio) The holiday celebration continues on Monday, December 15, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. Travis Lemer, Recreation Superintendent with the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department, exclaims this gathering is for people of all ages! Lemer gives the rundown on what people should expect while… Read more »
Aberdeen Central band director Jeremy Schutter to march in 2026 Rose Parade
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Central’s Band Director Jeremy Schutter is among 300 band directors chosen across the country to walk in the upcoming 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade to be held January 1st in Pasadena, C.A. The Saluting America’s Marching Band Directors’ theme is “America’s band directors: We teach music. We teach life.” Schutter will be… Read more »
Pete Mehlhaff elected to Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Pete Mehlhaff, President and CEO of Great Plains Bank, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) following a statewide election for South Dakota’s seat. FHLB Des Moines is a $185 billion, federally chartered, government-sponsored enterprise regulated by the… Read more »
Aberdeen Downtown Association previews “Parade of Lights” & “Mistletoe on Main”
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Sy Ewoniuk – Hub City Radio) Tis the season as the holidays are fast approaching, which means there are plenty of fun activities coming to downtown Aberdeen. Sabrina Metz, new Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association, previews the upcoming “Parade of Lights” event on Saturday. Metz explains the parking situation so people… Read more »
Recap of Chamber Connections Series
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Thursday’s Chamber Connections Series at the K.O.Lee Public Library, we heard from the Salvation Army in Aberdeen. Captain Kendra Hixenbaugh goes over the history of the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army was established in Aberdeen in 1893. Hixenbaugh goes over the mission of the Salvation Army. Hixenbaugh goes over some of the… Read more »
Aberdeen Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Firearm as a Prohibited Person
MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — An Aberdeen man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, according to an announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann issued the sentence on Dec. 8, 2025. Christopher Emmanuel Walton, 35, received a five-month prison term,… Read more »
Utility work being done in Aberdeen today
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Thursday, December 11th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic & water will be off in the following areas for utility work: Road closed: N 5th St. from 8th Ave. NW to 10th Ave. NW Water off: 2nd St. from 8th Ave. NW to 10th… Read more »
Governor Rhoden supports Aberdeen business parks with Future Fund grant
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Sy Ewoniuk – Hub City Radio) – It was a day of celebration on Wednesday as Northern State University hosted the grand opening for the new Lincoln Business School building, and South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden made a appearance to commemorate the new addition on NSU’s campus. Governor Rhoden spoke on the growth… Read more »
Votes on health care plans scheduled for Thursday
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- As Promised, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is calling for a vote on the Democratic Party’s proposal to extend health coverage premium tax credits. Thune says the proposal doesn’t do anything to get rid of the waste, fraud and abuse it includes. Because of that, he predicts it will fail. He says Republicans… Read more »
Aberdeen man sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release) – United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced Wednesday that U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann has sentenced an Aberdeen, South Dakota man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on December 4, 2025. Calvin Taylor, 42, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five… Read more »
13th annual Lexy Becker Blood Drive planned for Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 13th annual Lexy Becker Blood Drive is coming up this Saturday at Uptown Aberdeen. Lexy’s mother Melissa Becker: Becker explains why this take place each year in December. Becker leaves the following message for the citizens in Aberdeen. The blood drive will go from 11am-5:30pm near Marshalls Common Area. No appointment is… Read more »























