PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns consumers not to believe every text message they receive. “Scammers have become more adept at tailoring their messages to individual people,” said Attorney General Jackley. “Check first before clicking onto links found in text messages and never send money or personal information via text.” Among… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7am Monday, November 17th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for construction on the Citizens Building: 2nd Ave. SW From Main St. going west to the alley The road is scheduled to be closed until 7pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair on their Facebook page announced the feature act for Saturday night at the 2026 fair. Brown County Fair Board member Brodie Mueller: Cyber sale begins on December 1st through December 25th at www.browncountysdfair.com.

PIERRE, S.D.(KBRK)- State Education Secretary Joseph Graves testified Thursday before the legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee. The state’s own report card recently showed just 52 percent of South Dakota students performing at grade level in English and 44 percent performing at grade level in math. The committee asked Graves to defend those scores. He… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KBRK)- South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson testified before the legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee Thursday. The committee issued a subpoena compelling her testimony after she repeatedly failed to show for prior meetings and answer questions about a state contract with a voter software company called “KNOWiNK.” Voter advocacy group “SD Canvassing”… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University’s Student Government Association has partnered with Aberdeen Ride Line to launch WolfLine, a pilot transportation program designed to help students access essential shopping destinations during the winter months. The pilot program will run from late November 2025 through the end of March 2026, providing students who do not have… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Kelly Weaver, Regional Director for the Small Business Development Center, provided an update on the upcoming 2025 Big Idea competition scheduled for December. The deadline to turn in idea by high school students was October 31st.  Weaver talks about how many applications were turned in. Weaver hopes to announce the finalists for both… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Registration is now underway for local businesses to provide floats for the upcoming Parade of Lights parade scheduled for Saturday, December 13th.  The Aberdeen Downtown Association is looking for a minimum of $50 donations to participate.  Proceeds from the parade will go toward Safe Harbor here in Aberdeen.  Safe Harbor plan to use… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continue Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. The feature speaker was attorney Julie Johnson who does lobbying for the city of Aberdeen and Brown County.  The main focus was the issue of addressing property taxes. Johnson went over SB216 that was passed by the South… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Aberdeen businesswoman Katie Washnok announced she will run for the District 3 Senate seat. According to her press release: “Katie Washnok, 37, of Aberdeen, proudly announces her candidacy for the South Dakota Senate representing District 3. Washnok enters the race with a promise to bring a new voice, fresh perspective, and tangible results to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Northern State Innovation & Startup Center are coordinating FAIL Fest coming up on Thursday, November 20th at the Engels Event Co in Aberdeen. Director Bea Smith provides a preview. Smith talks about the forum that’s schedule to appear. The event goes from 4-6pm and is free and open to the public.  They… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Watertown-based Prairie Lakes Healthcare System will be combining with Sanford Health of Sioux Falls, and that will impact the names of two buildings in Watertown—the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center and Prairie Lakes Ice Arena. Prairie Lakes secured naming rights agreements on both facilities for a combined $6.7 million; $2.2 million for the Wellness… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Tension is building as school officials worry about the outcome of efforts to reform South Dakota’s property tax system. A legislative study committee recommended 19 options for lawmakers to consider during next year’s legislative session to provide property tax relief. Sioux Falls School District business manager Todd Vik says several of those… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SD News Watch) – A new scientific poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch finds that a majority of registered voters approve of a men’s prison project. Through the years-long debate over whether and where to build a new prison, opponents and supporters generally agreed recidivism needed to be addressed. With the new prison… Read more »