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November 24, 2025

Aberdeen Community Theatre to perform “Gift of the Magi” in December

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre will be doing their final performance of 2025 in December.  The play is called “The Gift of the Magi”. Managing Director Brian Schultz provides a preview. Schultz talks about the dates and where to get to tickets for the performances. Schultz also announced at these performances, they will announce… Read more »

November 24, 2025

Grant County Development Corporation lunch first first capital campaign in over 40 years

MILBANK, S.D.(Press Release) — The Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) has launched the first capital campaign in its 40-plus year history. The $1.5 million campaign aims to accelerate major community development priorities including affordable housing, expanded childcare capacity, business recruitment, and development-ready land for future industrial growth. GCDC has long served as a regional leader… Read more »

November 24, 2025

Sabrina Metz named new Executive Director of Aberdeen Downtown Association

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Sabrina Metz has been hired as the new Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association. Sabrina was born and raised in Warner, SD and graduated from Northern State University. “Aberdeen has been my home for more than twenty years,” says Metz. “It is a wonderful place to raise a family.” Metz has a… Read more »

November 24, 2025

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday observance on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th, City garbage and recycling pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM, Wednesday, November 26th.  Residents who normally have their… Read more »

November 21, 2025

New NSU President Alan LaFave meet with the public Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the incoming President of Northern State University, Dr. Alan LaFave came to Aberdeen to meet & greet with the citizens.  Dr. LaFave is currently the President at Valley City State University in North Dakota. Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents, Nathan Lukkes(Lucas) introduced Dr. LaFave. Dr. LaFave took… Read more »

November 21, 2025

Katie Washnok talks about her campaign for D3 Senate seat

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, Aberdeen businesswoman Katie Washnok announced that she will run for the District 3 Senate seat representing Aberdeen as a Republican.  It’s her second attempt at that seat.  She lost to eventual District 3 Senator Carl Perry in the 2024 primary. Washnok talks about the motivation to run stems from what happened… Read more »

November 21, 2025

Finalists announced for Big Idea Competition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  This week the finalists have been released for the 2025 Big Idea Competition. In State Finalists:(Name/High School/Idea) Elyana Roach/Aberdeen Roncalli/Shearing Excellence Bella Unser/Ipswich/B’s Bouquets Dean Castellano & Bennett Woolverton/Warner/Dakota Detailing Macee McGregor & Bentley Miotke/Webster/Pretty Paws Staycation Max Lauseng, Chris McCormick, & Kolbe Mohling/Watertown/Sizzle Shakk Rylan Huggett/Webster/Set & Play Ashley Bubacz/Watertown/The Hair Lair… Read more »

November 21, 2025

Governor Rhoden address agriculture in Watertown Thursday

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Northeast Radio) – Governor Larry Rhoden affirmed his commitment to South Dakota’s agricultural industry and discussed his decision to seek re-election during an address at the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee’s annual Farm Business Banquet on Thursday night. The event, held at the Watertown Event Center, celebrates the local farming community and… Read more »

November 20, 2025

Area Book Club to do fundraiser on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Book Club in Aberdeen are doing a fundraising drive coming up on Saturday. Dani McQuillen details the fundraising event coming up this Saturday. McQuillen goes over where to go to donate. All food and funds stays in Aberdeen.

November 20, 2025

Dacotah Prairie Museum getting ready for the holidays

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Dacotah Prairie Museum is scheduled to be reopen on Saturday.  Museum Director Patricia Kendall provide an update on the Buntrock exhibit. Coming up this Saturday is Christmas Tree Lane.  Kendall provides a preview. Kendall took the time to thank the community for their support. Kendall also look ahead to the Holiday Open… Read more »

November 20, 2025

Spencer Sommers announced candidancy for District 3 House

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Spencer Sommers, partner at CO-OP Architecture, Thursday announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for South Dakota House of Representatives in District 3. Sommers brings nearly a decade of community development experience and a platform focused on fiscal efficiency and measurable results. Sommers has played a central role in the revitalization… Read more »

November 20, 2025

Recap of Thursday’s Chamber Connections Series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Thursday’s Chamber Connections Series at the K.O.Lee Library dealt with a report about Demkota Ranch Beef from Vice President of Human Resources Mark Stammer. Stammer talks about where they get the majority of cattle comes from. Stammer talks about the business not looking to compete with the “big 4.” Stammer addressed immigrants that… Read more »

November 19, 2025

Congressman Johnson reflect on the 43-day government shutdownj

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- The United States government reopened for business last week after enough Republicans and Democrats came together in the Senate to pass a short-term funding bill. The bill was then approved by the House and signed by President Trump. U.S. Representatives were not in session during most of the record-long 43-day shutdown, but were… Read more »

November 19, 2025

Representative Heather Baxter talks about her campaign for South Dakota’s Secretary of State office

RAPID CITY, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in September, District 34 Representative Heather Baxter announced that she would challenge Secretary of State Monae Johnson. Baxter talks about what is motivating her to run. Baxter discuss her platform if elected Secretary of State.  She’s looking to implement a South Dakota version of a DOGE program. Baxter criticize Secretary Johnson… Read more »

November 19, 2025

Update on Senator Casey Crabtree’ campaign for U.S. House

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in September, District 8 South Dakota Senator Casey Crabtree announced he was running or the U.S. House seat currently occupied by Congressman Dusty Johnson. On Tuesday, Senator Crabtree talked about how his campaign on KSDN Nightly Report. Crabtree continue to talk about what his message is to South Dakotans. South Dakota News… Read more »