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May 21, 2026

Hub Area BMX is in full stride in 2026

Hub Area BMX Track Operator/Director, who’s got many responsibilities, Kyle Oswald says the season is off to a good start and is looking for further success. Oswald talked about the importance of culture and positivity when it comes to introducing BMX to potential racers. Information on the upcoming races and events is available and Oswald… Read more »

May 21, 2026

2nd annual Hub City Auto Parts Swap Meet & Car Show set for May 30th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Attention all vehicle enthusiasts in the area, there is a unique gathering returning to Aberdeen at the end of May, the annual Hub City Auto Parts Swap Meet & Car Show. Sheena Rohrbach, Main Organizer for the event, previews the festivities. Rohrbach elaborates more on the vendors participating in the… Read more »

May 20, 2026

NSU Foundation hosting 37th annual Wolves on the Water Fishing Tournament

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The annual Wolves on the Water, fishing tournament is coming up Rocky Burkett, Director of Development for the NSU Foundation, describes the history behind the annual Wolves on the Water event. Burkett provides the itinerary for the upcoming tournament. People interested still have the opportunity to sign up, Burkett explains.… Read more »

May 20, 2026

Brown County Republicans to host candidate forum on Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Republicans has announced that they will be holding a Candidate Forum on Tuesday, May 26th from 4-6pm at the K.O.Lee Public Library. All candidates looking to represent Districts 1, 3, and 23 have been invited to appear. District 3 House Candidates are: Incumbent Representative Al Novstrup Caleb Weis Spencer Sommers… Read more »

May 20, 2026

Commerce Street from 8th AVE to Idea AVE NE closed Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 5am Thursday, May 21st, 2026, the water will be off and the road will be closed in the following area for emergency watermain repair: Commerce St. from 8th Ave. NE to Idea Ave. NE The water will be off and the road will be closed until approximately 12pm or… Read more »

May 20, 2026

Toby Doeden’s campaign made stop in Milbank

MILBANK, S.D.(KXLG)- Earlier this week, Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden made a campaign stop in Milbank, where he shared his reason for his attempt at taking the state’s top office. He says that his first task if elected will be to work towards phasing out property taxes. Doeden believes that eliminating property taxes will make home-buying… Read more »

May 20, 2026

Preview of 83rd Boys State

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 83rd Boys State is coming to Aberdeen beginning on Monday. Assistant Boys State Director Gene Opbroek provides a preview. Last year, Boys State took place the week after Memorial Day.  This year it is back to the more traditional Memorial Day week.  Opbroek explains why. Opbroek discuss the schedule for Memorial Day.… Read more »

May 20, 2026

Storybook Land ready to go for reopening this weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Memorial Day weekend is rapidly approaching, which means Storybook Land is ready to reopen for the spring & summer months in the Hub City. Wylie Park Manager, Dawn Thorstenson, provides an important update before the park opens this weekend. Thorstenson mentions Storybook Land has a reason to celebrate this season… Read more »

May 19, 2026

Representative Jon Hansen discusses his campaign for Governor

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Speaker of the South Dakota House, Jon Hansen appeared on the KSDN Nightly Report Tuesday to update on his candidacy for Governor. Since his last appearance, he has called for a special session to address the rising cost of gasoline in the state. Hansen inform the public he’s the only candidate in support… Read more »

May 19, 2026

Brown County Commission receive update on their highways

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission received an update from Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers. Rogers update on the detour in regards to the Richmond Dam project. Commissioner Duane Sutton announcing Tuesday that they will provide weekly update during each of their meetings. Rogers also update on the roads around where they work at… Read more »

May 19, 2026

Brown County Commission receive Fairgrounds update

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Fairgrounds Manager Rachel Kippley provided an update to the Brown County Commission on Tuesday. Kippley inform the commission that the Karting Club will be closing down later on this year. Kippley is seeking staff for the upcoming Brown County Fair. The Brown County Fair goes from August 10th through the 16th.

May 19, 2026

Brown County Commission hear report on Grow SD

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday heard the annual report from Kelly Weaver with Grow SD. Weaver talks about money invested toward Brown County. Weaver is also the Executive Director of the SBDC and talks about what they do. Weaver talks about the Govenor’s House program. Grow SD also put a request for… Read more »

May 19, 2026

New City of Aberdeen Public Works Director appointed

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) The City Council met last night and one of the things on the agenda was the appointment of a new Public Works Director, Manager Dave McNeil on the position McNeil went on to announce the appointee   Jeromy Thorstenson who has spent the last 9 yrs as Assistant Director, says… Read more »

May 19, 2026

1st Star Party of the season set for Friday, May 22nd

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Star parties have returned for the season in the Hub City, which raises the question of what exactly is a star party? Travis Lemer, Recreation Superintendent for the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department, provides the answer. Lemer mentions dates for future star parties if people are unable to join… Read more »