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September 21, 2026

Avera Research Institute to host food and nutrition seminar on Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Avera Research Institute are hosting a food and nutrition seminar at Avera St. Luke’s on Wednesday. The Future of Food Conservation will address the food and nutrition in communities following the release of South Dakota’s first-ever Food Landscape Assessment. The report will include FRANK(Food Resources, Access & Nutrition Knowledge) which… Read more »

September 21, 2026

Independent candidate Brian Bengs updated his campaign for U.S. Senate

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- Early and absentee voting has begun. Brian Bengs is an Independent candidate running against incumbent Republican Senator Mike Rounds this fall. Bengs said he’s working with other Independent candidates around the country. In 2022, Bengs ran as a Democrat against incumbent Republican Senator John Thune. Bengs said the two main political parties are… Read more »

September 21, 2026

New Hours for the KO Lee Public Library

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The Aberdeen Public Library is announcing new hours coming at the beginning of the month. Cara Perrion, Library Director said the public’s feedback was the reason for the change. A foot traffic study confirmed what they were hearing from people. Community Services Librarian, Regina Chase tells us about the next… Read more »

September 20, 2026

Brown County Commission preview

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their meeting Tuesday at the Courthouse. Some of the items on the agenda include: Weekly Richmond Dam update The commission will discuss the 2027 budget with States Attorney Karly Winter Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers with a department update. The commission will address a… Read more »

September 18, 2026

Farm economy in the Mid-America region

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The regional farm economy has slipped. Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index includes a survey of community bankers in the ten-state region. Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says it’s the fourth time in the last six months of falling into negative territory. Grain farmers are just starting the fertilizer buying season for next year, and… Read more »

September 18, 2026

Northern State University Democrats held a candidate forum on Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- On Thursday night, the Northern State University Democrats held a candidate forum. District 3 House candidate Erin Ronayne Rudner talked about water issues about fifty years ago still an issue today. District 1 House candidate Courtney Enfield served in the Navy for four year.  One item she likes to focus on… Read more »

September 18, 2026

Aberdeen City Council preview

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City Council will hold their meeting on Monday at the Municipal Building. Some of the items on the agenda include: Second reading on the ordinance for the 2027 City Budget The council will discuss a resolution dealing with general and promotional funds toward organizations. The council will discuss the… Read more »

September 17, 2026

NSU Innovation and Startup Center hosting Tech Summit

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) This year’s Tech Summit with the NSU Innovation and Startup Center will have a different look and some familiar names. Bea Smith with the Center tells us about one of the Key Note Speakers. There will be several other speakers during the event, including one from MicroSoft, a Q&A is… Read more »

September 17, 2026

Aberdeen Community Concert Association season to begin on Thursday, October 1st

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association kicks off the 2026-27 year with The Dreamboats performing on Thursday, October 1st. The Dreamboats are a 50s and 60s Rock and Roll Canadian quartet band. Other concerts scheduled for the season include: Patriotic Female Vocal & Dance Quintet:  The Satin Dollz on November 12th Aberdeen… Read more »

September 17, 2026

Recap of Chamber Connections Series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speaker was Jeff Everson, Sales and Marketing Manager of Northern Valley Communications.  The focus was on fiber connectivity.  Some people may refer to that as fiber optics. Everson talked about how NVC got involved with… Read more »