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July 16, 2026

Warner School Board update on decision after Attorney General’s opinion

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The Warner School District stopped work on their Athletic Complex on June 26, 2026. To comply with the SD Attorney General’s Opinion, The Board of Education met, July 15 and voted to terminate the District’s contract with Mammoth. The Board also approved reopening the bidding process to complete construction of… Read more »

July 16, 2026

Hot Days and Hot Animals don’t mix

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Excessive heat has caused the cancellation of events and makes things miserable out side for humans and animals alike, Vet Tech Erica Hagan talks about some breeds that are more susceptible than others. There are precautions and options to help aid in your pet’s health, but Hagan gave us the… Read more »

July 15, 2026

Northwestern Energy provided an update on their new building proposal

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday night, Northwestern Energy provided an update on their proposed new location just west of the Demkota Beef plant. Scott Leigh with ION(a subsidiary of Northwestern Energy) described what the location will be used for. Leigh talked about how they chose this location. Leigh described the major benefit is being close to… Read more »

July 15, 2026

More on what to look for at Storybook Land Festival

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) As you may already be aware, this weekend is the 20th annual Storybook Land Festival, with all kinds of activities for kids. David Eckert with the ARCC and Storybook Land Manger Dawn Thorstenson tell us more.. Eckert starts with some History of the event. Thorstenson let’s us know about how… Read more »

July 15, 2026

KELOLAND/Emerson College poll shows Governor Rhoden in the lead

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — If the July 28 Republican election for governor were held today, Gov. Larry Rhoden would win by a resounding margin, according to the latest KELOLAND/Emerson College Poll. The poll asked 500 Republicans shows 62% of likely voters would choose Rhoden, while 32% would choose Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden. There are… Read more »

July 14, 2026

Toby Doeden campaign went to Brookings on Monday

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Toby Doeden is touring South Dakota. He spoke in Brookings on Monday night. Doeden has suggested eliminating the property tax and finding alternative ways of funding state government. He says the people of South Dakota are telling him they want tax reform. He said South Dakota — under Gov. Larry… Read more »

July 14, 2026

Downtown Concert Series Recap and what’s still to come

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Sabrina Metz, Director of the Downtown Association and Julia Coon, with the Aberdeen Chamber give us a recap and update on things to come. Julia Coon is excited for Edge to be part of the Concert Series night, she reminds us of what it is and who it’s for. Metz… Read more »

July 13, 2026

Aberdeen School Board discussed various policy revisions

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen School Board on Monday night heard from Superintendent Becky Guffin about revisions to a pair of policies. One dealt with the issue of copyrights. Superintendent Guffin was referring to Technology Director Josh Jensen.  Jensen talked about how they would address the issue of AI. The board approved first reading. … Read more »