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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 »

November 19, 2025

One man arrested following domestic attack in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- One man was arrested in North Platte, N.E. following an incident that took place in Aberdeen on Tuesday night. The Aberdeen Police Department released the following statement: “On November 18th around 10:15pm, officers with the Aberdeen Police Department were dispatched to a report of a domestic assault at an Aberdeen residence.  When officers… Read more »

November 19, 2025

Preview of 2025 Winterfest

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2025 Winterfest is coming up this Saturday & Sunday at the Civic Arena in Aberdeen.  This event is a collaboration between the Aberdeen Area Arts Council and the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. Director of Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Matt Braun talks about how many vendors are scheduled this weekend. Executive… Read more »

November 19, 2025

Aberdeen Senior Center working on their membership drive

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Senior Center is pushing their membership drive now through the end of the year. Director Jackie Witlock: Witlock talks about the benefits of being a member of the Aberdeen Senior Center. You can register by stopping by the Senior Center or calling them at (605) 626-3330.