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March 26, 2026

Recap of Thursday’s Aberdeen Chamber Connection series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speaker was YAPA/Teen Center Supervisor Nick Eilts.  The theme is Youth Engagement. YAPA stands for Youth Adult Partnership Aberdeen and was established back in 2005.  Prior to that Eilts talked about they engaged with young people. The… Read more »

March 26, 2026

Bridge Maintenance Project- U.S. Highway 281 between Aberdeen & Warner

ABERDEEN, S.D. – (Hub City Radio) On Monday, April 6, 2026, a bridge maintenance project is scheduled to begin on U.S. Highway 281 between Aberdeen and Warner. The bridge repair work will include four structures in the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 281 over Moccasin Creek. Bridge maintenance operations will reduce traffic to one… Read more »

March 25, 2026

District 3 House candidate Spencer Sommers discusses this year’s session

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in November, Spencer Sommers announced he would run for one of the two South Dakota House seat representing District 3 which is the city of Aberdeen. Sommers appeared on the KSDN Midday Report to talk about what the South Dakota Legislature did during the 2026 session. Over 570 bills were introduced during… Read more »

March 25, 2026

Governor Rhoden to be in Aberdeen on Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden will be in Aberdeen on Friday. He will be talking about how he is keeping South Dakota strong, safe, and free. The Aberdeen Community Coffee will take place at the Millstone Restaurant beginning at 10:30AM and scheduled to go for an hour.  Public is invited to attend.

March 25, 2026

Governor Rhoden vetoed HB1138

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden Vetoed HB 1138, which requires the licensure of non-medical home care agencies. Rhoden outlined his decision in a letter to the Legislature, which you can find here. “Protecting vulnerable South Dakotans is a responsibility I take seriously. But when government regulates, those regulations should be as limited and… Read more »

March 25, 2026

Mary Jane Lunzman’s lawsuit dismissed on Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- U.S. District Court Judge Camela Theeler on Tuesday dismissed the case from Mary Jane Lunzman vs the Brown County Commission, Human Resources Director Allison Tunheim, and Brown County Attorney Karly Winter-Goodwin Lunzman’s lawsuit alleged Title VII, age, and disability discrimation along with retaliation. “The Court’s determination that the claims asserted by Lunzman in… Read more »

March 25, 2026

March License Plate Decals are due

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- License plate decals for the month of March are due. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for the month. Brown County Office’s hours of operations are from 8AM-5PM Monday through Friday.

March 24, 2026

Senator Thune continue to push for Save America Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to continue to push for passage of the Save America Act. Senator Thune talks about polls showing support for documents needed to register and vote in the country. Senator Thune talks about a quote made by Independent Senator Bernie Sanders… Read more »

March 24, 2026

The Fray to perform at this year’s South Dakota State Fair

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The 2026 South Dakota State Fair grandstand performances have been set.  Candi Briley assistant manager of the fair announced the final act for Friday September 4th. She said booking entertainment for the State Fair is an involved process. Candi said this year ticket sales will begin earlier than years past for all levels.… Read more »

March 24, 2026

Brown County Landfill award bid for construction of cell #5

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission heard from personnel from the Brown County Landfill about the bids received last week for the construction of Cell #5. The lowest bid was from Foothill Contracting at about 1.8 million dollars but that had to be withdrawn.  They recommended the second lowest bid from Midland Contracting. Brown County… Read more »

March 24, 2026

Brown County Commission hear bids on materials needed for the highways

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission heard bids from Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers on materials needed to work on the highways in the county. Rogers revealed the bids for asphalt concrete plant mix materials. Rogers recommended either one depending on availability. Rogers heard several bids for gravel materials.  Here’s the lowest bid request.… Read more »

March 24, 2026

City of Aberdeen Water under close scrutiny

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) About a month ago the City of Aberdeen sent out a Notification of a spike in Turbidity in Aberdeen water.  Jim Ackerman from Water Treatment for the City of Aberdeen explains what Turbidity is.. Ackerman said at no point was the Public in any danger at all.. a State acceptable… Read more »