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November 26, 2025

Get to know District 3 House candidate Spencer Sommers

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-Earlier this month, Aberdeen resident Spencer Sommers announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the District 3 House seat.  It will be his first venture into the political spectrum. Sommers introduced himself to the public. Sommers describe his motivation to run. Sommers discuss his platform for his campaign.  He talks about his… Read more »

November 26, 2025

Cold temp and maybe more snow in forecast for Thanksgiving weekend

PIERRE, S.D.(KWAT)- The weather took a sharp turn toward winter this week, with the northeast corner of South Dakota getting several inches of snow and a lot of wind. Now, State Climatologist Laura Edwards says we’ll get cold. And more snow is expected over the Thanksgiving weekend. The heaviest snow from Tuesday’s storm system was… Read more »

November 26, 2025

Brown County Fair to start selling tickets for 2026 on Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Beginning on Monday, tickets for the 2026 Brown County Fair can be purchsed at their official website. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley provides a preview. Kippley talks about the rate for the various passes. On Wednesday, it was announced that Tyler Hubbard will be the Thursday concert.  Earlier it was announced that… Read more »

November 26, 2025

Brown County Fair announce Thursday act at the fair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley on Wednesday announced the Thursday act for the 2026 Brown County Fair. Tyler Hubbard was formerly one half of the Florida Georgia Line with Brian Kelley.  He started his solo career in 2021 with such hits as 5 Foot 9 and Wish You Would.

November 25, 2025

Some bankers in Mid-America Region believe economy could be in recession

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Nearly a third of small community bankers in the region say their local economy is in recession. That’s the outcome of low grain prices for farmers. Creighton University Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss says grain farmers are tallying up their losses, rather than profits, this year. Livestock prices are better…especially in the cattle industry.

November 25, 2025

City of Aberdeen Snow Removal Alert

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen will begin plowing Emergency Snow Routes immediately today, November 25, 2025. Plowing & Ticketing Overview Emergency Snow Routes: • Plowing begins immediately • No ticketing today on Emergency Snow Routes (11/25/2025 only) • Ticketing begins at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 on all Snow Routes Downtown… Read more »

November 25, 2025

Battle of the Badge Blood Drive coming December 1st through the 3rd

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 20th annual Battle of the Badge Blood Drive is coming up on Monday, December 1st through Wednesday, December 3rd at the Yelduz Shrine on South Main Street. Craig Green with Vitalant who is conducting this talks about the goal for this year’s blood drive. Green discuss the importance of donating during the… Read more »

November 25, 2025
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First major winter storm hits Aberdeen and surrounding areas Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The first icy blast of the season has worked it’s way into the area, numerous reports of power loss, including up to 1,500 residents according to Northwestern Energy. Area schools are closing early or cancelled before the day started. Eyewitness reports of several cars in ditches and a total of… Read more »

November 25, 2025

Recap of Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission held their meeting on Tuesday. The commission did the following: They approved liquor license tranfer from Roderic Hanson DBA Ferney Farmer’s Bar & Grill to Doug & Vicci Stange. They approved and authorized Chairman to sign Contract for Boys & Girls Club in operating the Grandstand. They approve a… Read more »

November 24, 2025

Snow removal procedures for the 2025-2026 winter season

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Public Works Director Stu Nelson reviewed the snow removal procedures used by the city for the upcoming season. The City of Aberdeen can start doing snow removal on emergency routes without notice when at least two inches are fallen. Nelson reminds citizens where they can gain access for any snow removal alerts.… Read more »

November 24, 2025

Aberdeen City Council approve agreement with new city labor union

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in July, Aberdeen city workers voted to form a new union addressing concerns such as wages, benefits, and to give a voice on the job. On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council approved a three year agreement with that labor union. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) discuss how this came about. Aberdeen… Read more »

November 24, 2025

Winter weather expecting to hit Northeast SD Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the National Weather Service in Aberdeen has posted Winter Weather Advisories for most of northeast South Dakota for Tuesday. Meteorologist Katherine King preview what to expect on Tuesday. With temperatures most of the fall has been well above the freezing mark, King was asked how much of the snow could stick… Read more »

November 24, 2025

Congressman Johnson announced Real Food, Real Freedom

Sioux Falls, S.D.(Press Release) – On Monday, gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Dusty Johnson announced “Real Food, Real Freedom,” an innovative plan designed to ensure nutritious food is available to all South Dakotans. The initiative focuses on personal responsibility, local agriculture, and smart state policy to strengthen families and communities. “We should be making it easier… Read more »

November 24, 2025

AAA predict busy Thanksgiving travel weekend

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday and travel is again expected to be up over last year.  Shawn Steward with Triple-A South Dakota says nearly 275-thousand South Dakotans will be leaving home for Thanksgiving. Steward says an increase in travel for Thanksgiving this is expected across the country. Steward says if you are… Read more »