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April 20, 2026

Quest Construction to build new public works building

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council heard bids for the construction of the new public works building. Public Works Director Stu Nelson announced they recommend Quest Construction of Aberdeen to do the project. Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil describe the benefits of the location Aberdeen Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen goes… Read more »

April 20, 2026

Impact of increased cost for fertilizer to farming

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Most area farmers are waiting for warmer weather to begin spring planting…but they won’t wait long. Price hikes for fertilizer have some adjusting the crops they’ll plant. Some farmers could consider going without fertilizer…but South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott Vanderwal says for others, that isn’t an option. Some say higher commodity… Read more »

April 20, 2026

Lifeserve to host blood drive on Thursday at Avera St. Luke’s

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. This month, show your gratitude to the volunteers who keep our work going and help make sure local patients have the blood products they need. The best way to say thank you? Keep them busy saving lives by making a blood donation. Avera St. Luke’s Blood Drive… Read more »

April 20, 2026

Preview of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their meeting Tuesday morning at the Courthouse. Among the items on the agenda include: The commission will talk about an agreement involving the Juvenile detention Center with the Aberdeen School District. Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers will provide another update on their department. HR Director Allison… Read more »

April 20, 2026

Latest polls show Congressman Johnson leading gubernatorial race

PIERRE, S.D.(South Dakota News Watch) – With seven weeks until the June 2 primary, U.S. House Rep. Dusty Johnson is close to avoiding a runoff in the race to secure the GOP nomination for governor, according to a new poll sponsored by South Dakota News Watch and the Chiesman Center for Democracy at the University… Read more »

April 20, 2026

NSU to host town hall on Tuesday, April 28th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Northern State University will host a strategic planning town hall on Tuesday, April 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Kessler’s Champion Club in the Barnett Center. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members are all welcome to attend. The April 28 town hall builds… Read more »

April 19, 2026

Mayor Schaunaman delivers his State of the City Address

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman posted on his official Facebook page his 2026 State of the City Address.  The address was delivered at Storybook Land. Schaunaman reflect on what’s happen in 2025.  He starts with discussing the revenue generated in the city. Schaunaman address progress made in housing in 2025. Schaunaman went… Read more »

April 17, 2026

Cooperations among law enforcent leading to more drug related arrests

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Cooperation among law enforcement spells trouble for drug trafficking operations in the region. U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says local, state, Tribal and Federal agencies are all working together, and the results are huge. Three large drug operations have been taken down in South Dakota in the past year. One – led by… Read more »

April 17, 2026

Preview of Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council will hold their meeting on Monday at the Municipal Building. Some of the items scheduled to be discussed include: On the consent calendar, there will be a proclamation for Arbor Day coming up on April 24th. The council will hear bids on the City of Aberdeen Public Works facility… Read more »

April 17, 2026

Governor Rhoden address national security

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Defense Institute and a new collaboration space have been created in Rapid City’s Innovation District as part of Governor Larry Rhoden’s initiative to make national security South Dakota’s “next big industry.” Rhoden said the Defense Institute will serve as a central hub to coordinate industry, education and government partners. Rhoden… Read more »