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June 2, 2021

13th annual Garden Plotter sale on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday is the 13th annual Garden Plotter Sale. Deb Bures tell us where this will be located at. Renita Kainz tells us the plants that they are selling. The Garden Sale are also taking donations. The Garden Sale runs from 8AM-12PM Saturday.  All proceeds goes to the Kuhnert Arboretum.

June 2, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths(2 in Brown County)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,019. The state had 36 new cases and 113 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 300. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

June 2, 2021

Recap of the Redistricting Committee meeting held on Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Redistricting Committee of the South Dakota legislature met Tuesday at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre.  District 24 Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre is chairing the once-in-a-decade function of reestablishing the state’s legislative boundaries.  She says the learning for the Committee continues. The Committee also voted to set 35 legislative districts… Read more »

June 2, 2021

Recap of 2 days discussing marijuana at the State Capitol

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week the Marijuana Interim Study Committee got together in Pierre to talk about both medical & recrational marijuana.  District 3 Rep Carl Perry is a member of that committee. Perry talks about upcoming visits to Des Moines, IA & Denver, Co later this month. Perry mentions when he was there, the committee… Read more »

June 2, 2021

Recap of Congressman Dusty Johnson’s appearance at the Boys State on Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Tuesday, Congressman Dusty Johnson appeared at the Boys State at Northern State University. Johnson told the audience about how grateful to be an American compared to the world. Johnson also took questions from the audience. Johnson was asked about UFOs. Johnson also address his constitutional amendment to keep the U.S. Supreme Court… Read more »

June 1, 2021

Road Closed – S 1st St from 1st Ave SW to Railroad Ave SW

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for work on water main:                       South 1st Street from 1st Avenue SW to Railroad Avenue SW   The work is expected to… Read more »

June 1, 2021

Intersections Closed – S 3rd St & 7th Ave SW & S 4th St & 7th Ave SW

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 the following intersections will be closed to thru traffic for road work: South 3rd Street & 7th Avenue SW and South 4th Street and 7th Avenue SW The work is expected to last through the week.  Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

June 1, 2021

Arkansas man named in fatal crash north of Groton

GROTON, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – A Conway, Arkansas man has been identified as the person who died last Wednesday in a one-vehicle crash north of Groton. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2018 GMC Sierra pickup was southbound on South Dakota Highway 37 when it left the roadway, went into a ditch and hit a pole. Mitchell… Read more »

June 1, 2021

Midwest econcomy continues to show strong economic growth

OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- For the 12th straight month, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota and the Dakotas to Arkansas, moved into vigorous growth territory. Ernie Goss director of Creighton University’s Economic Forecasting Group says while still positive, the overall index dropped a bit. Goss… Read more »

June 1, 2021

NSU Gypsy Day Parade registration now open

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – After two years with festivities either reduced or canceled due to a winter storm and COVID-19, Northern State University is excited to once again celebrate its homecoming this fall. Gypsy Day 2021 is Saturday, Oct. 2, with the 105th annual parade that morning in downtown Aberdeen. Parade registration is now open,… Read more »

June 1, 2021

Leadership Aberdeen class tackles newcomer challenges

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) — Moving to a new place is a major life change. It can be hard to make new connections and get to know a new town, especially during a global pandemic. To help welcome those that are new to Aberdeen – and those that have been here a while but want to get… Read more »

June 1, 2021

SD Redistricting Committee to meet today in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Redistricting Committees of the South Dakota legislature hold their first meetings of the interim today in Pierre. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, a member of the House committee, says they had a brief meeting in Pierre before the end of the legislative session. Cwach says they plan to hold public hearings this… Read more »

June 1, 2021

The Aquatic Center in Yankton opened to the public Monday

YANKTON, S.D.The (WNAX)- The ribbon was cut on the Huether Family Aquatics Center in Yankton on Saturday. Despite temperatures in the low 60s, an invited crowd enjoyed the water features. Yankton Mayor Stephanie Moser says its hard to describe the opening. Moser says there is a long history of a swimming pool on the site… Read more »

June 1, 2021

Doctor encouraging teens to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The FDA and CDC have cleared Pfizer Covid-19 vaccinations for kids ages 12 to 17. Yankton Pediatrician Dr April Willman says she has been talking to parents about the safety of the vaccine. Willman says many parents are worried about side effects from the Covid-19 shots. Willman says she has treated a number… Read more »