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September 22, 2025

Aberdeen City Council approve funding for two-way Main Street

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night approved the funding for the two-way Main Street.  The initial vote was 5-4.  All nine members spoke their views on this topic. Council people who opposed and why: Councilman Alan Johnson listed five reason why he opposed the project. Councilman Talmage Ekanger question how much success… Read more »

September 22, 2025

Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce announce 2025 Farm Family of the Year

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Ag Committee of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce announced the 2025 Farm Family of the Year Award recipient at the Field to Fork event held on Thursday, September 18th at the Brown County Fairgrounds Clubhouse. The award honors a farm family who represents farming & ranching and the spirit of… Read more »

September 22, 2025

District 8 Senator Casey Crabtree appears on KSDN Midday Report

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, District 8 Senator Casey Crabtree made it official that he will be seeking the Republican nominee for the U.S. House seat representing South Dakota.  On Monday, he appeared on the KSDN Midday Report to discuss his campaign. Prior to that, we discussed the upcoming special session on Tuesday addressing the funding… Read more »

September 22, 2025

Representative Heather Baxter announce candidacy for Secretary of State

SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release)- Heather Baxter, a Christian conservative republican legislator and avid advocate of election reform, proudly announces her candidacy for South Dakota Secretary of State. Running on a platform of returning elections to the people, Baxter is committed to restoring truth, transparency, and trust in South Dakota’s electoral process, aligning her vision with President… Read more »

September 22, 2025

Technology and Entrepreneurship Summit planned for September 24th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 3rd annual Technology and Entrepreneurship Summit is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24th at the Johnson Fine Art Center on the campus of NSU. The Director of the Northern State Innovation and Startup Center Bea Smith provides a preview. Smith encourage people to get tickets in advance for this event. Smith inform the… Read more »

September 22, 2025

Community Block Party scheduled for September 25th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Northern State University students are invited to attend the Community Block Party formerly known as COLLEGEpalooza on Thursday, September 25th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. 2025 marks the ninth year of this annual back-to-school celebration which will be held at Malchow Plaza, 506 South Main Street, and showcases what the Aberdeen community… Read more »

September 22, 2025

LATC President looking to expand Lake Area Tech

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–As enrollment at Lake Area Tech grows, so does the need for more building space on campus. President Tiffany Sanderson says first on their radar are plans to renovate 14,000 square feet of their student center. This would be a four-million dollar construction project, of which LATC would partner with the state. Sanderson… Read more »

September 22, 2025

Governor Rhoden to address joint session Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –Governor Larry Rhoden will address a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature at the special session on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:30 am CT/8:30 am MT. This address will take place in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Governor Rhoden previously signed an Executive Proclamation announcing the date of the special… Read more »

September 22, 2025

5th Street from 10th to 15th Ave NW closed Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30 am Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for reconstruction of traffic lines as the work was not able to be completed last week due to the rain: 5th St. from 10th Ave. NW to 15th Ave. NW The road is scheduled… Read more »

September 22, 2025

Loung Ung keynote speaker at NSU on September 24th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will welcome internationally renowned author and advocate Loung Ung as the keynote speaker for the Larry and Julie Poeppel Family Common Read Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. The lecture is free and open to the… Read more »

September 19, 2025

Contractors commit to guaranteed maximum price for new prison

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Friday, the joint venture to build the new prison, composed of Henry Carlson Construction, LLC and JE Dunn Construction Group, announced a commitment to a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $650 million for the new men’s prison in Sioux Falls. They made this commitment in a letter to Governor Rhoden and… Read more »

September 19, 2025

Senator Rounds pushes Postmaster General to restore reliable mail service in South Dakota

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner urging him to restore reliable mail service in South Dakota. Customers across the state are facing persistent delays, with letters and newspapers mailed within the state taking weeks to arrive. “Feedback from my constituents is clear: USPS service has significantly declined across South Dakota,”… Read more »

September 19, 2025

Northern tops South Dakota in education programs and residence halls

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University has been ranked No. 1 in South Dakota for our education program (No. 94 nationally) and residence halls (dorms) in Niche’s 2026 rankings. Niche, a platform for college reviews and rankings, bases its results on factors such as academic quality, student satisfaction, campus safety and housing options. “At Northern, preparing… Read more »

September 19, 2025

23rd Ave NE from Dakota Street going west 270 feet closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7 am Monday, September 22nd, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt paving: 23rd Ave. NE From Dakota St. going west 270 feet The road is scheduled to be closed until 7 pm Tuesday, September 23rd, or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take… Read more »

September 19, 2025

Dacotah Prairie Museum hosting Harvest Stroll Fall Festival on September 27th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Saturday, September 27th, the Dacotah Prairie Museum are hosting their annual Harvest Stroll Fall Festival. Museum Director Patricia Kendall previews what to look for that day. Kendall discuss concessions that are planned for the Harvest Stroll. The Harvest Stroll Fall Festival goes from 11am-3pm with the museum opened until 4pm.