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July 22, 2025

Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen looking for volunteers for 2025 Fair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen are looking for volunteers for the upcoming Brown County Fair. Executive Director Michael Herman: Hermann wants to thank area businesses for helping out but still looking for those to help with concession for the Grandstand events. Herman lists the way that you can contact them if… Read more »

July 22, 2025

Watertown City Council discuss impact tariffs could have on their budget

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown City Council Monday night approved the purchase of a new 2025 Toro Groundsmaster 4100D Wide Area Mower for the Parks Division. The acquisition, although necessary to replace aging equipment, sparked a notable discussion about the increasing impact of tariffs on city expenditures. City Manager Alan Stager explained that the new Toro… Read more »

July 22, 2025

President Trump endorses Senator Rounds for re-election if he choose to run again

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) — Senator Mike Rounds hasn’t announced he’s running for reelection yet…and already he has the endorsement of President Trump. Trump calls Rounds a fighter for South Dakota values, farmers, the economy and the military. Rounds thanked the President on social media and hinted an official campaign launch is coming soon.

July 22, 2025

Flow-testing fire hydrants happening now between 12th Ave SE to Melgaard Rd

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 2pm Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 12th Ave. SE to Melgaard Rd. Between Cochrane St. & S. Lawson St. The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure changes, and in some… Read more »

July 22, 2025

Fraternal Order of Police 3X3 Basketball Tournament on July 22nd

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Aberdeen Fraternal Order of Police and the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department are sponsoring a 3X3 Basketball Tournament for Tuesday July, 22nd at the Aberdeen Civic Arena due to the heat advisory being posted for the city.  The tournament is for boys & girls from grades 3-7. Officials and all equipment… Read more »

July 22, 2025

Bowen Fladland pleads not guilty to first degree murder

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–A Clark man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he murdered his own mother and cut her head off. Bowen Fladland is being held in the Codington County Jail on $500,000 cash-only bond for the July 5th murder of 70 year-old Marlene Fladland. Authorities discovered her decapitated body under a sheet in front… Read more »

July 22, 2025

Brown County Commission receive request about Bridge #350

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission heard update on Bridge #350 from Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers. Rogers put request to no longer put a grant in for the bridge. Rogers sent a message to ag producers about bridges. Rogers provided an example of this. Rogers explains why the grant is no longer needed for Bridge… Read more »

July 22, 2025

Brown County Landfill address fees for 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission received request for fees for the Brown County Landfill for 2026. Brown County Landfill Manager Mike Scott talks about landfill tipping fees and requesting an increase. Scott explains the reason for the fee increase. Scott also talked about an assessment fee increase. Brown County Commission approved all… Read more »

July 21, 2025

Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien provide update on the city

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Toward the end of Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien provide an update on what’s happening in the city. Bobzien addressed the plans for celebrations taking place in Aberdeen in 2026. Bobzien also update on the water projects scheduled for the city. Bobzien update on upcoming SDDOT projects planned… Read more »

July 21, 2025

Aberdeen City Council address ordinance dealing with drones

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council addressed an ordinance on Monday dealing with repealing a previous ordinance addressing drones. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) talked about the 0rdinance that addressed drones in 2016. Wager discuss possibly repealing this ordinance back in 2019. Wager recommends to repeal the 2016 ordinance after more safety measure were in… Read more »

July 21, 2025

Aberdeen City Council address ordinance addressing day care

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council did a first reading on an ordinance dealing with day care.  The ordinance would amend the zoning regulations of the Aberdeen City Code to include Home Daycares in Administrative Exceptions. Community Development Director Ken Hubbert: Hubbert talks about what the zoning commission will do to address… Read more »

July 21, 2025

Spink County 4H hosting Achievement Days July 29th-31st

REDFIELD, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Tuesday July 29th through Thursday July 31st, the Spink County 4H will be hosting Achievement Days at the Spink County Fairgrounds. The itinerary is as follows: Tuesday, July 29th: 9:00am Dog Show 4-6pm Display Exhibit Judging 4:00pm Fairgrounds Open to Livestock 7-7:30pm Livestock needs to be checked in Wednesday, July… Read more »

July 21, 2025

Intersection of 8th Ave NE & N High Str partially closed Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the following intersection will be partially closed for concrete repairs: 8th Ave NE & N. High St. High St. at the intersection of 8th Ave NE is scheduled to be closed until 5 pm Tuesday, July 22nd, or until finished. Motorists are advised to… Read more »

July 21, 2025

Congressman Johnson introduced No DOT funds for Sanctuary Cities Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Monday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to prohibit the Department of Transportation from providing any federal funds to sanctuary cities. In a recent committe meeting dealing with Transportation and Infrastructure, Congressman Johnson announced he would introduce the bill. Supporting the bill was U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Federal… Read more »