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September 16, 2025

AAA South Dakota look ahead to fall & spring seasons

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- If you’re looking to get away right now might be the perfect time to take a trip.  Shawn Steward with Triple A South Dakota says the shoulder seasons are starting to get more attention for travel. Since shoulder season travel is outside of more populated times smaller crowds are just one advantage to… Read more »

September 16, 2025

Recap of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission was back in session after taking last week off for the annual state convention for counties in Pierre. Commissioner Duane Sutton discuss the award received by the county at the convention this year. Sutton acknowledged that Brown County has more awards at the gold level than any other county… Read more »

September 15, 2025

Aberdeen City Council did public hearing on the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council did a public hearing on the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan.  The plan addressed the infrastructure planned for 2026.  The main focus was for the funding for the two-way Main Street. The council heard concerns from Aberdeen resident Jim Fischer who expressed concerns about safety. Fischer believe… Read more »

September 15, 2025

Aberdeen City Council approve first reading for 2026 city budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night discussed the first reading on an ordinance addressing the 2026 city budget. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman note that the ordinance didn’t address the Capital Improvement Plan which included funding for the two-way Main Street. Aberdeen Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen talks about the only adjustment that was… Read more »

September 15, 2025

CEO of NexEra Material Group Jeff Lassle talks tariffs

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Tariffs are something that President Trump has been pushing since the start of his second term in office. The President & CEO of NexEra Material Group, Jeff Lassle(Lass-Lee) appeared on the KSDN Midday Report Monday to discuss his take on how much of an impact they make to South Dakota and the country.… Read more »

September 15, 2025

Mobridge’s football stadium closed due to heavy rains this weekend

MOBRIDGE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- According to the Mobridge Pollock School District’s Facebook page, the football stadium has been closed effective immediately due to excessive flooding caused by heavy rains that fell over the weekend. “Due to flooding, Tiger Stadium will be closed until further notice. The safety of our students, staff, and community is our top priority,… Read more »

September 14, 2025

Recap of Miss Hub City Scholarship Program held on Sunday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Miss Hub City Org presented the 2025 Hub City Scholarship Program held at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre.  Here are the winners of the awards that were presented. Miss Hub City went to Briley Steffensen who was asked how to promote scholarship programs established by Hub City Org. Steffensen was previously Miss South… Read more »

September 13, 2025
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Proficiency results sent to South Dakota school districts

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Department of Education has released District report cards showing how each school did for student learning proficiency last year.  Pierre School Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says that testing process will change slightly this year. Glodt says every state applies proficiency testing differently. Because of that, Glodt says parents and the… Read more »

September 12, 2025

Enrollment up at Lake Area Tech

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Another fall enrollment record at Lake Area Technical College (LATC) in Watertown. President Tiffany Sanderson says the final student headcount came in at 2,321. Sanderson says the growth continues because of the great value and job placement possibilities a technical education brings to young students looking to acquire skills in high-demand occupations. Sanderson says… Read more »

September 12, 2025

Lt Governor Venhuizen react to Freedom Caucus’s no vote on new prison

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Members of the Freedom Caucus in the South Dakota legislature aren’t bending…they say “no” to a new men’s penitentiary in Sioux Falls. Legislators will meet in a special session in two weeks to decide whether to approve the 650-million dollar facility. Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen chaired the prison task force that unanimously… Read more »

September 11, 2025

Enrollment numbers for University of South Dakota

VERMILLION, S.D.(Press Release)- In August, the University of South Dakota welcomed its newest incoming class of Coyotes, marking another year of strong enrollment and momentum as the state’s flagship university. USD is proud to announce that this year’s overall headcount is the second-highest to date at 10,405 students. Over the past two years, USD’s total… Read more »

September 11, 2025

Enrollment increase at Board of Regents schools

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s public university system continues its upward momentum in student enrollment. This marks the fourth consecutive year of targeted system growth and the second successive year with more than 36,000 students – a notable benchmark in the face of national challenges in higher education. More encouraging, a greater number of… Read more »