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April 8, 2026

Candidate list for 2026 South Dakota Primary

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Here’s the list of the 2026 candidates for the 2026 South Dakota Primary coming up in June. South Dakota Governor(Republican): Larry Rhoden(Incumbent) Dusty Johnson Jon Hansen Toby Doeden U.S. House of Representative(Republican): Marty Jackley James Bialota, Jr. U.S. Senate(Republican): Mike Rounds(Incumbent) Justin McNeal South Dakota Senate District 1: Michael Rohl(Republican Incumbent) South Dakota… Read more »

April 7, 2026

Resident of Ordway Township express concern about agreement with SD GF&P

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last Tuesday, the Brown County Commission announced an agreement with the South Dakota Game, Fish, & Parks regarding Willow Dam in northern Brown County.  You can read that story on this link. On Tuesday, a citizen from the Ordway Township, Paul Meyers expressed his concerns about the agreement. Meyers believe law enforcement needs… Read more »

April 7, 2026

Director of Equalization, Gene Loeschke met with the Brown County Commission

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Director of Equalization, Gene Loeschke met his obligation to meet with the Brown County Commission on Tuesday.  State statute require them to meet with the county commission on the first Tuesday of April. Loeschke inform the commission how quiet his department has been so far this year. Loeschke goes over the… Read more »

April 7, 2026

Brown County Commission hear report on Richmond Dam project

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday heard an update on the upcoming Richmond Dam and spillway project from Commissioner of School and Public Lands, Brock Greenfield. Greenfield went over the timeline of the bids for the project that first came in back in early March Greenfield talks about the next step they did… Read more »

April 7, 2026

Leadership Aberdeen Raising funds for Homeless

Homelessness in Aberdeen is getting some much needed attention. Several area organizations have stepped up to help the Homeless Coalition and Leadership Aberdeen is one that is raising funds and awareness. Dan Kaiser shares what the mission and goal of the organization is. Their involvement in the Community is felt in many ways and many… Read more »

April 6, 2026

Aberdeen City Council discuss resolution about TIF #45

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday Night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council heard about a resolution addressing TIF(Tax Increment Financing) District #45 addressing the Roosevelt Business Park.  This is being pushed by members of the Aberdeen Development Corporation, and would be a twenty year TIF. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) goes over what the projected cost… Read more »

April 6, 2026

SD Cattlemen’s Assoc helping victims of Nebraska Wildfires

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation is matching donations up to a total of $10,000 to help cover fuel costs for transporting hay to Nebraska ranchers impacted by wildfires. The hay will feed cattle where grazing has been destroyed and provide temporary safe areas for livestock displaced by fires. Emma Anderson… Read more »

April 6, 2026
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Severe Weather Preparedness Week begins Monday, April 13th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The National Weather Service will be doing Severe Weather Preparedness Week beginning Monday, April 13th in South Dakota & Minnesota. NWS Meteorologist Kelly Serr(Sire) provides tips to handle weather that will take place during the spring & summer months. Serr talks about the difference between the Watch & a Warning. Serr talks about… Read more »

April 6, 2026

Preview of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their meeting at the Brown County Courthouse. Among the items on the agenda: They will hear a report on the Richmond Dam project from Commissioner of School & Public Lands, Brock Greenfield. They will hear a report on the contract with the Davison County Jail from Brown… Read more »

April 3, 2026

Preview of Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council will hold their meeting Monday at the Municipal Building. Among the items on the agenda include: Resolution to address a TIF(Tax Increment Financing) for District 45 Payment requests for Water Tower and Transmission line as well as for Sanitary Sewer Line The meeting begins at 5:30pm and is open… Read more »

April 3, 2026

Study show how data centers impact electric rates

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Concerns over electric consumption and electric rates related to hyper-scale data centers may be overblown. Creighton University Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss says a Bureau of Labor and Statistics study on data center growth and electric rates calls those concerns into question. The study actually showed the two states with the largest expansion of… Read more »

April 2, 2026

North McDonald’s to be Demolished with new building coming

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) The North Aberdeen McDonald’s on 2nd st will be demolished soon, and will be replaced with new. Owner, Mike Salem has more. Salem told us how technology and advancements weren’t really considered when the restaurant was first built. Times change.. Salem is expecting a quick turn around without any unforeseen… Read more »

April 2, 2026

Representative Al Novstrup discuss trip to the Far East to address trade

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- A delegation representing South Dakota in March spent time in Japan and South Korea to address trade with those countries.  Among the delegation included the Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen, Secretary of Agriculture, Hunter Roberts, and South Dakota Trade President & CEO Jesse Fonkert. Also participating on the trip and the only South Dakota… Read more »