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October 17, 2025

City of Aberdeen Names Next Police Chief

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Police Department is pleased to announce Tanner Jondahl has been selected as the next Chief of Police for the Aberdeen Police Department, pending final employment formalities. Jondahl will begin on 10/28/2025, succeeding former Chief of Police Dave McNeil now in the role of City Manager for Aberdeen.

October 17, 2025

Draft explanation released for proposed 2026 initiated Constitutional Amendment to repeal property taxes

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – At the request of the sponsor, an explanation for a proposed initiated Constitutional Amendment that would repeal property taxes in South Dakota and replace them with a “retail transaction” tax, which would be on the 2026 general election ballot if approved, has been submitted for public review by the South Dakota Attorney… Read more »

October 17, 2025

Recap of Congressman Johnson’s Tele-Town Hall

MITCHELL, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday night, Congressman Dusty Johnson did a Tele-Town Hall updating the citizens about what’s happening out in Washington.  One of the main focus is on the current Government Shutdown.  One of the issue Democrats are looking to address is the issue of health care and extending the subsidies for the Affordable Care… Read more »

October 17, 2025

Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index lowest in five years

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Regional bankers are painting a gloomy picture of the economy. Creighton University’s Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index is at its lowest level in five years. Economist Ernie Goss says there’s one main reason for the low reading. Farm land prices dropped, and farm equipment sales remain depressed, as they have been for more than… Read more »

October 16, 2025

Back Forty Adventure Farm wrapping up their 2025 season

PIERPONT, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back Forty Adventure Farm’s Corn Maze are winding down their 2025 season. Co-owner Kelly Brandlee describe what’s coming up this weekend. The following weekend wraps up for the year with their Haunted Corn Maze. Brandlee goes over the times for October 24th through the 26th. You can learn more about it at www.backfortybeef.com.

October 16, 2025

Fraud Awareness Event with Attorney General Marty Jackley

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- AARP South Dakota held a Fraud Awareness Event at the K.O.Lee Public Library in Aberdeen Thursday.  Feature speaker was the South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley. Jackley discuss the number of emails & texts that address scams. Jackley express some scams that have been developed in recent years.  One dealing with the issue… Read more »

October 16, 2025

South Dakota Attorney General update on his U.S. House campaign

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in September, current South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that he would be running for the U.S. House seat representing South Dakota. Jackley took the time in Aberdeen to speak with KSDN to update us about his campaign. Jackley talks the amount of support he’s received since announcing his run for… Read more »

October 16, 2025

Recap of Thursday’s Chamber Connections Series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Thursday’s Chamber Connections Series was held at the K.O.Lee Library Thursday. Dacotah Prairie Museum Director Patricia Kendall talked about the history and updates about the museum that was established in Aberdeen back in 1970. Kendall describe the mission of the museum. Kendall talks about engaging with the community. Kendall talks about about… Read more »

October 15, 2025

Vitalant schedules blood drive for Monday at Lager’s Inn

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Vitalant are going to be doing a blood drive on Monday at Lager’s Inn in Aberdeen.  The theme is Pint for a Pint. Craig Green with Vitalant: Green describe other drawings connected with this upcoming event. Green looked to clarified some misconceptions about those who can donate blood. Green encourage everyone to register… Read more »

October 15, 2025

Insects remain present until hard freeze in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- We’ve had some frost in central South Dakota, but not a hard freeze yet which means many of the insects pestering people outdoors are still around. SDSU Extension Urban Entomology Field Specialist Dr. Amanda Bachmann says mosquitoes are still active, but people are also encountering Multicolored Asian lady beetles or Minute (my-nute) pirate… Read more »

October 15, 2025

East Melgaard Rd from South Marshall to Lloyd Street closed Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 9am Thursday, October 16th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: East Melgaard Rd. from S. Marshall St. to S. Lloyd St. The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 11am or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »

October 15, 2025
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South Dakota students ACT score above national average

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s graduating class of 2025 earned an average ACT composite score of 21.0, well above the national average of 19.4. The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. The test includes four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. A full 60 percent… Read more »

October 15, 2025

Aberdeen man injured following crash near Sinai

BROOKINGS, S.D.(Connosieur Media)- An Aberdeen man is injured in a rollover accident near Sinai. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office said it happened Sunday around 12:40 a.m. when 32-year old Jeremy Hagen was driving north on 458th Avenue near 215th Street. The sheriff’s office said Hagen lost control of his pickup, entered a ditch and rolled.… Read more »

October 15, 2025

Government shutdown continues into a third week

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)-  Week three of the Government shutdown…most of the checks are not in the mail. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the Trump White House are cranking up the pressure, and Senate Democrats remain dug in. They insist there must be an agreement on extending Obamacare health insurance premium tax credits. Thune says that’s… Read more »

October 14, 2025

Congressman Johnson accepting applications for 2026 Spring Internships

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for the spring in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties of a congressional intern will include researching legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls, sorting… Read more »