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August 20, 2025

Power now been restored to State of South Dakota’s Data Center

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Bureau of Information and Technology has restored some of the State systems knocked offline by a power outage on Tuesday, but full restoration is still in the works. Late Wednesday afternoon, BIT Executive Communications Manager Lisa Rahja (rye-uh) said core networking and storage systems are back online, as are internet… Read more »

August 20, 2025

Ways to save money at South Dakota State Fair

HURON, S.D,(KOKK)- The 2025 South Dakota State Fair is finishing up preparations for this year.  Assistant manager of the South Dakota State Fair Candi Briley said it’s important to note the many ways to save money on gate admission for the SD State Fair. Candi said there are a variety of ways to save money… Read more »

August 20, 2025

Get to know Terrence Davis, candidate for SD Secretary of State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Earlier this month, Terrence Davis(D) announced he will be a candidate for the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office. Davis introduced himself to the public.  Davis discuss how he got himself in law enforcement. Davis talks about why he moved to the state of South Dakota from Tennessee. Davis left law enforcement… Read more »

August 20, 2025

South Dakota Farm Bureau address property taxes at DakotaFest

MITCHELL, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the South Dakota Farm Bureau addressed property taxes at the 2025 DakotaFest held in Mitchell. Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal talked about the theme of the forum. The panel consisted of SD Department of Revenue Secretary Michael Houdyshell, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association Nathan Sanderson, and former legislator… Read more »

August 19, 2025

Watertown City Council approve annual insurance policies

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown City Council has approved the renewal of the city’s annual insurance policies, despite a 13% premium increase from the previous year. The approval covers a range of policies, including general liability, auto liability, property damage, and equipment breakdown. City Chief Financial Officer Kristen Bobzien explained the premium increase, amounting to approximately… Read more »

August 19, 2025

Delta Kappa Gamma hosting book sale in September

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Delta Kappa Gamma here in Aberdeen are doing a book sale coming up next month at the Wyle Park Pavillion.  Deadline to submit books for the book sale is this Sunday. Susan Jerde talks about where to drop off books for this sale. All books are accepted, but Jerde discuss type of books… Read more »

August 19, 2025

Brown County Commission receive update from the Highway Department

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday received an update from Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers. Rogers addressed the Elm Lake Bridge project that was denied by the South Dakota Transportation Board last week. Rogers discuss what might be the quickest way to do this going forward. Rogers discuss one big problem that help drive… Read more »

August 19, 2025

Brown County Commission approve proclamation recognizing Lawrence Welk

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, they addressed a proclamation recognizing the Lawrence Welk Show which debuted back in 1955. Brown County Commissioner Mike Gage read the proclamation. Brown County Commission approved the proclamation.

August 18, 2025

Aberdeen City Council address public works projects

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night addressed a number of different Public Works projects. Aberdeen City Engineer Stu Nelson talks about water projects beginning with the transmission lines. Nelson moved on to schedule B involving the water tower. Concerns were raised on the cost for the water tower project which was well… Read more »

August 18, 2025

Aberdeen City Council approve funding for the projects at the airport

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council voted on funding needed for the project involving the terminal road going to and from the Aberdeen Regional Airport. Aberdeen Transportation Director Rich Krokel was unable to attend so Councilman Alan Johnson who is on the Airport Board guide the council through the process. Johnson talks about the funding… Read more »

August 18, 2025

Aberdeen City Council hear report on amending their handbook

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday received a report from Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) on the potential of amending the council handbook. Wager explain this is due to legislation passed by the South Dakota Legislature. Wager talks about making two amendments to the handbook.  One involving the number of votes needed now… Read more »

August 18, 2025

Recap of the State Supreme Court Commission addressing parenting time guidelines

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the State Supreme Court Commission dealing with parenting time guidelines met in Aberdeen.  They are looking to amend the guidelines that been in place since 2021. The chair of the committee, 6th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Christina Klinger describe the purpose of the committee. Among those who offered public testimony… Read more »

August 18, 2025

Governor Rhoden leads Trade Mission to UK and Ireland

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Governor Larry Rhoden is leading a business-driven trade mission to the United Kingdom (U.K.) and Ireland this week, joined by South Dakota Trade President & CEO Jesse L. S. Fonkert, Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Commissioner Bill Even, and Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) Hunter Roberts. “This trade mission… Read more »

August 18, 2025

Groundbreaking for new Codington County Jail happened Monday

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- A historic day for Codington County government Monday. The county held a ceremonial groundbreaking on a new 108-bed jail that’ll be built on Highway 212 on Watertown’s western edge. There were failed bond referendums to fund a new jail in 2014 and 2017, but a $29.6 million question was approved by voters last… Read more »