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June 3, 2021

Study show construction project on the rise in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A new report by the Associated General Contractors shows nearly double-digit increases in construction jobs in the Northern Plains from February 2020 to April 2021. Sioux Falls had the 32nd best positive change of any metro area during that period. The city saw an increase of 1,000 construction jobs for a 12%… Read more »

June 3, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,020. The state had 15 new cases and 33 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 281. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

June 3, 2021

June sobriety checkpoints announced

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Sobriety checkpoints will be held in 17 counties throughout South Dakota during June. The 18 total checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol with the help of local law enforcement. The goal of the checkpoints is discourage people from… Read more »

June 3, 2021

Calvary Baptist Church doing a free food giveaway today

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Calvary Baptist Church in Aberdeen is hosting a free food giveaway beginning at 4PM. The giveaway will be a truckload of about 30lbs of food and is on a first come first serve basis. For more details log on to the facebook page, www.facebook.com/montessoriaberdeen. Calvary Baptist Church is located at 515 8th Ave… Read more »

June 2, 2021

Federal judge declines to order fireworks at Mount Rushmore

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge has rebuffed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s efforts to force the National Park Service to grant the state permission to shoot fireworks from Mount Rushmore National Memorial to celebrate Independence Day this year. Noem sued the U.S. Department of Interior in an effort to reverse the decision… Read more »

June 2, 2021

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Event coming June 12th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Coming Saturday June 12th, Sleep in Heavenly Peace here in Aberdeen are looking for volunteers to help make beds. Jeff Evenson with Sleep in Heavenly Peace tells us how many children in Aberdeen are without a bed. Evenson tells us about the event on the 12th. Evenson tells us how to go about… Read more »

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 »