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July 15, 2025

Brown County Commission hear complaint about culverts near the Mansfield area

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- During the open forum at Tuesday’s Brown County Commission, landowner Tom Leonhardt expressed concerns about culverts put in place near Mansfield. Commission Duane Sutton talks about bringing this up with Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers.  Leonhardt did that. Rogers responded to the claims made by Leonhardt. Rogers told Leonhardt that Brown County… Read more »

July 15, 2025

Severe storms roll through Pierre Monday night

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The National Weather Service says a thunderstorm passed through Pierre around 8pm Monday and caused damage to trees and structures. Meteorologist Renee (ra-nay) Wise says there was a sudden 80+mph gust of wind as the thunderstorm broke apart. Many people can picture what it looks like when a building collapses and Wise says… Read more »

July 14, 2025

Midstates Group & Quality Quick Print to acquire properties in the Black Hills

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, Midstates Group & Quality Quick Print announced they will be acquiring Print Mark-Et, Unique Signs, and Impressions Rubber Stamp, with locations in Rapid City and Belle Fourche, South Dakota.  The acquisition will become official on July 21st. Print Mark-Et was founded back in 1998 and its main focus is short-run printing,… Read more »

July 14, 2025

June runoff much below average

OMAHA, N.E.(DRGNews)- The runoff forecast for the Missouri River above Sioux City, Iowa, for the rest of this year (2025) is currently 74% of average (19.1 MAF). Missouri River Power Production Team Leader for the US Army Corps of Engineers Mike Swenson says the dam system’s reservoirs have plenty of storage space available. Swenson says… Read more »

July 14, 2025

Reid Rasner announces pause on TikTok bid

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(DakotaNewsNow)- Wyoming Billionaire Reid Rasner announced Monday that while his bid for acquiring TikTok is fully funded, there is no credible deal on the table, calling China’s latest proposal a “shell game”. Rasner says China is withholding TikTok’s core algorithm and data controls, which he calls non-negotiable. “By withholding the algorithm, China is… Read more »

July 14, 2025

Fire Hydrant Water Flow Testing Monday afternoon

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Water Hydrant Testing Schedule: Beginning at approximately 1:30pm Monday, July 14th, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 6th Ave. SW to South City Limits  Between S. 5th St. & West City Limits The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure… Read more »

July 14, 2025

Webster man killed in one vehicle crash near Fedora

FEDORA, S.D.(Press Release)-A Webster man died and his passenger was injured in a single vehicle motorcycle crash Thursday morning, five miles east of Fedora, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates Ryan Glen Shepherd, the driver of a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling east on SD Highway 34 and went into the south ditch. The driver died at the scene… Read more »

July 14, 2025

Hansen/Lems campaign stopped in Watertown

WATERTOWN,, S.D.(KXLG)- South Dakota House Speaker Jon Hansen and Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems, running as a Republican ticket for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, made a focused campaign stop in Watertown on Friday, engaging with local Republican community members. Their day included a discussion with the Codington County Republican Women’s group, followed by a public… Read more »

July 14, 2025

FY2025 end the year with a surplus

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced South Dakota closed the state fiscal year 2025 budget year with an operating surplus of $63 million. “South Dakota is a leader in our nation – especially when it comes to disciplined financial management,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “We will continue to be careful stewards of… Read more »

July 14, 2025

15th Street from 2nd to 3rd Ave SW closed

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 10 am Monday, July 14th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for emergency water line repair: 15th St. From 2nd Ave. SW to 3rd Ave. SW The road is scheduled to be closed until 5 pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

July 14, 2025

Former legislature Mike Diedrich passed away

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA & KELOLAND) – Former South Dakota House Member Mike Diedrich passed away Sunday at the age of 70. Diedrich stepped down from his position in the state legislature in 2024 to focus on his health through a battle with cancer. Multiple friends and former colleagues of Diedrich posted on social media remembering his… Read more »

July 14, 2025

Governor Rhoden and colleagues support Trump Administration’s National Farm Security Action Plan

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Larry Rhoden and fellow America First Governors voiced their support of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration’s National Farm Security Action Plan. They voiced their support in a letter, which you can find here. “Across the country, Chinese investors now control hundreds of thousands… Read more »

July 11, 2025

Washington Street from 12th to 14th Ave SE closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7 am Monday, July 14th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for the Lincoln Hall construction: Washington St. From 12th Ave. SE to 14th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed until 5 pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

July 11, 2025

Flow-testing of fire hydrants happening in Aberdeen Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:30am Friday, July 11th, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 4th Ave. SE to S. Lincoln St. From Melgaard Rd. thru Eisenhower Circle Beginning at approximately 10am Friday, July 11th, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in… Read more »

July 10, 2025

Northwestern School in Mellette establish ISucceed program

MELLETTE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The ISucceed program is an online program that was established by the Northwestern School District starting in the 2017-18 year. Superintendent Rob Lewis talks more about it. Lewis explain this is for any students from Grades 7-12. Lewis inform everyone that teachers must be certified in to assist with the program. If you… Read more »