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August 18, 2026

E Bikes and E Scooters becoming more of an issue

ABERDEEN,SD (Hub City Radio) Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman addressed the issues and enforcement of  the popular E Bikes and E Scooters. The Scooters are a bit of a different beast, Schaunaman explains.. As more research on use comes in, laws will likely be more tough, for the sake of safety.

August 18, 2026

Excise Tax to reduce Property Taxes will go to Public Vote

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The Brown County Commission heard the 2nd reading on an ordinance to move an Excise Tax , Charirman Duane Sutton has more. Sutton went on to say the voters should decide. Commissioner Drew Dennert echoed the view and offered reasons why he’ll support the motion.. The Commission also heard the… Read more »

August 17, 2026

City Council hears from experts on data centers

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City Council is working on an ordinance dealing with setting guidelines for data centers within the city limits.  On Monday night, they heard from experts looking into, primarily noise and energy usage. District 23 Senator Mark Lapka talked about SB135 which was labeled the Data Center Bill of… Read more »

August 17, 2026

Republican Marty Jackley discussed his candidacy for U.S. House seat

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Back in September of 2025, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced his candidacy for the U.S. House seat. Jackley spent time speaking with voters at the Brown County Fair last week.  On Monday, he spoke with KSDN about his campaign. He talked about what he’s been hearing from voters all… Read more »

August 17, 2026

Democrat Nikki Gronli updated her candidacy for U.S. House

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Over a year ago, Nikki Gronli announced her candidacy for the U.S. House seat.  Gronli talked about her candidacy with KSDN while at the Brown County Fair. Gronli’s main focus is the rural communities because she grew up in a rural community. Gronli addressed the issue of affordability of prescriptions has… Read more »

August 17, 2026

Democrat Dan Ahlers provided an update on his candidacy for Governor

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Back in February then Executive Director Dan Ahlers announced his candidacy for South Dakota Governor.  He stepped down as Executive Director to focus on his campaign. Ahlers discussed why he is running for Governor in the state. Ahlers went over his platform if elected. Ahlers discussed how he would address property… Read more »

August 17, 2026

Update on Democrat Party in South Dakota

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Democrat candidates for the South Dakota Governor Dan Ahlers and U.S. House Nikki Gronli updated what’s happening with the Democrat Party in South Dakota. Earlier this month, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Julian Beaudion withdrew his candidacy for that seat.  Both acknowledged his efforts starting with Ahlers. Gronli did a… Read more »

August 17, 2026

Aberdeen, SD schedules city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesdy, August 18th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM. The Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen. You can reduce the risk of getting… Read more »