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July 15, 2020

South side dumpsters going away at end of month

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The dumpsters on the south side of Aberdeen are going away at the end of the month. Brown County Commission Chair Rachel Kippley talked about the situation. She said it is too expensive right now for an alternative option in the southeast part of the city. Kippley said the county commission… Read more »

July 15, 2020

Annual Bands, Brews & BBQ set for July 25

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Sixth Annual Bands, Brews & BBQ will take place on Saturday, July 25, at Centennial Village on the Brown County Fairgrounds. This year’s event has been modified just a bit because of the coronavirus pandemic. It has a slightly later start and will not feature kids’ games, according to Liz… Read more »

July 15, 2020

SBA provides $20 billion to small businesses and non-profits

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – On July 11, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the conclusion and success of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance program, which provided U.S. small businesses, non-profits and agricultural businesses a total of $20 billion in emergency funding. To assist the greatest number of small businesses, the EIDL… Read more »

July 14, 2020

State’s active COVID-19 cases drop slightly

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The number of active COVID-19 cases dropped slightly according to numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state reported 48 new confirmed cases along with 56 recoveries, lowering the active infections by eight down to 864 (there were 875 one week ago). There were no new deaths,… Read more »

July 14, 2020

City to spray for mosquitoes Wednesday night

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 15 between the hours of 9 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure… Read more »

July 14, 2020

Commission rejects convict’s legal fees waiver request

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Minnehaha County Commission has rejected a request by a Sioux Falls man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter to forgive nearly $80,000 in public defender legal fees. With credit for time served in a juvenile detention center, Alex Lingor was given 65 days in jail after pleading guilty to second-degree… Read more »

July 14, 2020

From pandemic to storms, Meints involved in many roles

Water flows over the spillway at Mina Lake. ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Being the director of emergency management can entail a lot of different things, and this year has presented some unique challenges unlike any other year. Scott Meints, Brown County Emergency Management Director, talked about the impacts that the coronavirus has had on his… Read more »

July 14, 2020

Flow-testing of fire hydrants continues today

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. today, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From Railroad Avenue North to City Limits Between North Dakota Street and North Roosevelt Street  The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure… Read more »

July 14, 2020

South Dakota reports no surge after Independence Day parties

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota health officials say they have not seen an uptick in community spread of the coronavirus after thousands of people gathered for Independence Day celebrations in the western part of the state. Gov. Kristi Noem has encouraged public gatherings in recent weeks. She held an outdoor fireworks celebration without… Read more »

July 14, 2020

Pierre School District putting plans together for school year

PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – The Pierre School District is continuing to put together plans for a new kind of school year in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt told the Pierre School Board Monday night of changes the District is making to keep kids safe. The District is also adding nursing… Read more »