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May 31, 2022

Congressman Dusty Johnson answers question from Boys Staters

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, Congressman Dusty Johnson was at Boys State at the NSU campus.  The Congressman was answering questions from the students for about an hour. Before he took question, Congressman Johnson offered some advice to the Boys Staters. Congressman Johnson was asked about confederacy statues and whether they should still be there… Read more »

May 31, 2022

Senator Mike Rounds address questions by Boys Staters

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds addressed question that was asked to him by members of Boys State. Senator Rounds was asked what’s the biggest challenge taking place in South Dakota. Rounds address health issues involving the Native American communities. Rounds talks about what was his proudest moment for the state of South Dakota. Rounds next… Read more »

May 31, 2022

Senator Mike Rounds address the issue of the 2nd Amendment

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds address what the U.S. Congress is doing following the school shooting that took place at Uvalde, Texas last week. Rounds discuss a bill that Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is pushing in the Senate. Rounds want to address issues that goes beyond the 2nd Amendment. Rounds explains why he’s oppose to… Read more »

May 31, 2022

Mosquito spraying scheduled for Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, June 1st with a backup date of Thursday, June 2nd between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:00 am. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.  The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a… Read more »

May 31, 2022

Public Service Sump Pump Discharge Announcement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCtiyRadio)- Due to the recent heavy rains the City of Aberdeen Public Works Department is reminding business and homeowners that sump pump water can not be discharged into the sanitary sewer system.  It is recommended that discharges be to the curb and gutter outside your home or business in a manner that will not… Read more »

May 31, 2022

South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws group opposes Amendment C

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While the group; “South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws” got their initiative petition signatures verified, they are turning their attention to an issue on next weeks primary ballot. Campaign Director Matthew Schweich says they are working to stop the approval of Amendment “C”. Schweich says it’s a confusing situation. Schweich says they are… Read more »

May 31, 2022

Electric utility companies working to become carbon free in the future

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Many electric utility companies are making a strong push to produce all their power carbon free in the near future. South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson says the state’s utilities are already ahead of the curve. Nelson says the state is still dependent on carbon producing plants for much of the… Read more »

May 31, 2022
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Health officials looking into monkey pox

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While not seen as a pandemic type of infection, health care professionals are keeping an eye on monkey pox. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says they have had some briefings on the disease. Healy says monkey pox is easier to track than Covid-19. Healy says there… Read more »

May 30, 2022

Garden Plotters Annual Plant Sale on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- It’s time again for the Garden Plotters Annual Plant Sale. Come find some great plants to beautify your yard! It will be held Saturday June 4 from 8 am to noon at 911 11th Ave NE. We will have a wide variety of plants from our own gardens including perennials, annuals, succulents,… Read more »

May 30, 2022

Logan Manhart residency hearing date is set

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A June hearing date has been set to answer residency questions about a District 1 legislative candidate. A civil lawsuit filed May 16 in Hughes County is challenging Logan Manhart’s residency qualifications as a candidate for South Dakota Legislature. The lawsuit was filed against Manhart, the South Dakota Canvassing Board and… Read more »

May 30, 2022

Transportation Committee receive update on bridges in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Making timely repairs to bridges helps keep them in service longer. The South Dakota Transportation Commission got an update on the conditions of state bridges at their meeting Thursday. Director of Planning and Engineering, Mike Behm said there are about fifty seven hundred bridges in the state. Behm says they are seeing the… Read more »

May 30, 2022

Business in Fort Pierre produce saddles

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- For nearly five decades some of the best rodeo saddle bronc riders in the USA– and beyond– have made their mark while riding in a saddle that’s hand made in Fort Pierre. Dave Dahl says he made his first saddle for his brother Gene. Dahl says there’s a lot of precision work… Read more »

May 30, 2022

South Dakota voters to decide on recreational marijuana in November

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota voters will again have the chance to decide on the legalization of recreational marijuana. The Secretary of State’s office this week certified the petition signatures needed to get the initiative on the November ballot. Matthew Schweich with “South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws” says it took a lot of work. Schweich… Read more »

May 28, 2022

Governor orders flags at Half-Staff in honor of Memorial Day

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide on Monday, May 30, 2022, in honor of Memorial Day. “This Memorial Day, we are reminded of our bravest South Dakotans — 3,073 service members killed in action since World War I,” said Governor Noem. “I hope you will… Read more »