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August 25, 2026

Senator Rounds discussed the RANCH Act

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- United States President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration will allow more beef to be temporarily imported into the country without triggering higher tariffs. The declaration got swift pushback from cattle producers and agriculture groups. Also last week South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar introduced the bipartisan Rebuilding… Read more »

August 24, 2026

Aberdeen School Board heard report on communications and marketing

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen School Board on Monday night received the Communication and Marketing Report from their director Elissa Dickey. Dickey went over the numbers for the past school year. Dickey talked about the focus of this year’s publication. Dickey thanked the media outlets for their coverage this past school year.

August 24, 2026

Aberdeen School Board recognized Principal Jason Uttermark

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Earlier this month the South Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals (SDASSP) honored Aberdeen Central Principal Jason Uttermark with the 2026-27 High School Principal of the Year. On Monday night, Aberdeen Public School Superintendent Beck Guffin recognized this at the School Board meeting. Dr. Uttermark recognized his staff for allowing him… Read more »

August 24, 2026

Successful Sizzlin Summer Nights

ABERDEEN,SD (Hub City Radio) Sizzlin Summer Nights in Downtown Aberdeen Saturday, was a unprecedented success almost doubling the amount of Cars, Bikes, and Trucks on display in previous years. Aberdeen Downtown Association Director Sabrina Metz said the weather was no doubt a big help, but they had to find extra parking for all the entrants.… Read more »

August 24, 2026

Democratic candidates offered their views

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- Saturday, the Brown County Democrats hosted a Meet & Greet BBQ at Wylie Park.  This allowed candidates to talk about what they would do if elected in November. District 22 House candidate Cully Williams talked about if elected, he would like to see better ambulance services in the rural communities.… Read more »

August 22, 2026

Preview of Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their meeting Tuesday at the Courthouse. Items on the agenda include: Recognizing Becca Tullar  with SDSU 4-H Volunteer Award Recipient’s from Brown County Richmond Dam update Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley to release preliminary numbers from this year’s fair. Brown County Landfill Manager Mike… Read more »

August 21, 2026

Main Street from 3rd to 4th Ave closed Tuesday for utility work

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Beginning at approximately 7am Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, B&B Contracting will have the following road closed to thru traffic for utility work related to the Dacotah Bank project: Main St. from 3rd Ave. to 4th Ave. The entire road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 7pm Friday, August 28th, or… Read more »

August 21, 2026

Preview of Aberdeen School Board meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeeen School Board will hold their meeting on Monday at the District Center. The agenda include hearing from the 2026 South Dakota High School Principal of the Year, Dr. Jason Uttermark. They will hear the Communication and Marketing Report from Director of Communications and Marketing, Elissa Dickey. The meeting begins… Read more »

August 21, 2026

Preview of Aberdeen City Council meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City Council will hold their meeting Monday at the Municipal Building. Items on the agenda include: Update on the Water Reclamation Facility Project Discuss a possible agreement with the Aberdeen Area Humane Society Not on the agenda but Aberdeen City Manager is expected to discuss Capital Improvement Projects for… Read more »

August 20, 2026

Paragliding accident claimed the life of Mayor Travis Schaunaman’s son

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- On Wednesday, Brown County Communications received a 911 call reporting a paraglider accident that occured northeast of Aberdeen. The accident involved Mayor Travis Schaunaman and his two children.  Mayor Schaunaman suffered non-life-threatening injuries.  Unfortunately the accident killed his 8-year-old son while the 10-year-old daughter only suffered minor injuries. The Brown County… Read more »

August 20, 2026

Farm Bill addressed at 2026 DakotaFest

MITCHELL, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds along with Congressman Dusty Johnson was on the panel Wednesday updating on the Farm Bill working its way through Congress. Senator John Thune talked about some of the priorities he was pleased to see in the upcoming Farm Bill. Senator Mike Rounds was happy to… Read more »