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November 5, 2025

Congressman Johnson address government shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- The United States Senate is at a stalemate because Republican and Democrat party leaders in the Senate can’t reach a compromise on a continuing resolution to keep funding the government. Congressman Dusty Johnson talks about how this has impact South Dakotans regardless of party affiliation. The U.S. House has been in “District Work… Read more »

November 5, 2025

November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month

(Press Release)- As Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Month kicks off, the Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA)is calling on media, first responders, and public safety officials to help save lives by promoting generator safety. Carbon monoxide is invisible, odorless — and potentially deadly. Portable generators, often relied upon during power outages or used recreationally, can emit… Read more »

November 5, 2025

Members of Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee critical of SD Dept of Health Secretary

PIERRE, S.D.(KBRK)- During a hearing Tuesday, the state Legislature’s Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee scolded State Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt for her department’s slow reporting. Republican State Senator John Carley of Piedmont said back in July the committee asked the department for hospital inspection reports and records on marijuana exposures requiring hospitalization. He said fifteen minutes… Read more »

November 4, 2025

8th Ave NE from North Harrison Str to High Str closed Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7am Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, Dahme Construction will have the following road closed for utility work: 8th Ave. NE from N. Harrison St. to N. High St. The road is scheduled to be closed until 5pm Saturday, November 8th, or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »

November 4, 2025

Fall Sump Pump discharge can begin on Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Effective November 5, 2025, Aberdeen residents are authorized to begin discharging water from their sump pumps into the sanitary sewer system for the winter season. Residents will be notified in the spring when discharge should be re-directed to the curb and gutter outside the property. All sump pumps, drain tile and groundwater… Read more »

November 4, 2025

Brown County Commission addressed the annexation of the fairgrounds with the City of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday addressed the resolution dealing with the annexation agreement between the county and the City of Aberdeen over the fairgrounds. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton reads the resolution.(1:58) Deputy State Attorney Ross Aldentaler goes over the next process. They both hope to have this finished by the end… Read more »

November 4, 2025

Brown County Commission did second readings on ordinances dealing with data centers and wind energy projects

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday did second readings on ordinances on setting guidelines for projects involving data centers and wind energy projects.  The main focus of this meeting was on wind projects. Deputy State Attorney Ross Aldentaler addressed an amendment to the wind energy project ordinance. Brown County Commissioner Mike Gage expressed… Read more »

November 3, 2025

Update from City Engineer on couple of projects in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council addressed two pay requests for projects currently in the works in Aberdeen. City Engineer Stu Nelson talked about the first pay request dealing with the water tower project on NE 8th Avenue. Council approved the request for payment to Dahme Consruction for over $480,000 and… Read more »

November 3, 2025

Aberdeen now a Purple Heart City

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman made the proclamation designating the city as a Purple Heart City Designation at Monday’s City Council meeting.(1:20) Bill Flippo with the Brookings Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart inform the council how many are currently a part of this organization statewide. Flippo told the council the… Read more »

November 3, 2025

Regional manufacturing economy for October

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The regional manufacturing economy moved into positive territory this past month…but not by much. Inflation is high at the Wholesale level at 7.9-Percent according to Creighton University’s Mid-America Manufacturing Index. That’s a survey of manufacturing supply managers in a nine-state region. Economist Ernie Goss says all of those states showed lower export numbers… Read more »

November 3, 2025

More details on charges filed against Mark Rathbun

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that an Aberdeen man has been arrested on felony charges of Solicitation of Second-Degree Rape, Possession of Child Pornography, and Unlawful Use of a Computer System. “These allegations raise serious safety and privacy concerns that will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the… Read more »

November 3, 2025

Preview of 2nd annual Great Futures Pheasant Hunt

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen are hosting their 2nd annual Great Futures Pheasant Hunt on Friday, November 6th. Executive Director Mike Hermann preview the event. Hermann talks about how to become involve. Proceeds to the event goes to the Boys And Girls Club of Aberdeen.