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October 22, 2020

Northern State to hold in-person graduation with limited attendance

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Northern State University will hold an in-person winter commencement ceremony, open to all 2020 Northern graduates. Due to the altered fall schedule – with face-to-face instruction ending after Thanksgiving – the ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in the NSU Barnett Center. The decision was… Read more »

October 21, 2020
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Aberdeen area bracing for first snow storm of season

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area is bracing for its first snow storm of the season. The area is under a Winter Storm Warning. Mike Connelly, Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, said heavy snow is on the way. The good news is that winds will be somewhat manageable. Connelly said there… Read more »

October 21, 2020

Noem reports cash flow from national profile

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem reported a relatively large haul of campaign cash this year as she vaulted to prominence in conservative circles nationwide for her hands-off approach to the pandemic. The Republican governor’s state is currently suffering through one of the worst surges in the country. She has downplayed… Read more »

October 21, 2020

Highway Patrol graduation postponed

PIERRE, S.D. – The possibility of winter-like conditions has led the South Dakota Highway Patrol to Friday’s trooper recruit graduation ceremony which was scheduled for the state Capitol Rotunda. There is the potential for some difficult travel conditions this week due to winter weather. Colonel Rick Miller said the Highway Patrol wants to make sure the… Read more »

October 21, 2020

Council adopts ordinance reducing meeting frequency

ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council will meet three times a month once a new ordinance takes effect. The council adopted an ordinance during Monday’s regular meeting, setting the council meetings on the first, third and fourth Mondays of the month. The new schedule came following a work session where… Read more »

October 21, 2020
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Media availability call at 11:30 on KSDN

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:30 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.

October 21, 2020

Mitchell man dies from injuries sustained in crash near Ethan

ETHAN, S.D. – A Mitchell, S.D., man has died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday, Oct. 7, near Ethan. A 2009 Honda Civic was southbound on South Dakota Highway 37 when the vehicle went off the roadway into the west ditch. The vehicle eventually hit a power pole. Matthew Hopkins, who… Read more »

October 21, 2020

Hat and Mitten Drive underway

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are currently conducting their annual Hat and Mitten Drive. Bea Smith, Director of Marketing and Events for the Chamber, provides the details. She said the hat and mittens will be distributed in December. Smith said that all items donated must be new with a… Read more »