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April 2, 2026

BCF Foundation will hold Hall of Fame banquet

The Brown County Fair Foundation President Laura Siefkes tells about the foundation, how it got started and why.. Siefkes also shared event information and details. While their focus now is on the banquet, there are many other projects they’ll be working on. One of the more recent upgrades is a mobile bleacher set that can… Read more »

April 1, 2026

Aberdeen Police address a mental health crisis

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the Aberdeen Police Department address an individual dealing with a mental health crisis. The police arrived to find the individual naked and uncooperative.  The person started running away from the police toward the 700 block on 6th Ave SE.  The individual continued to be combative and started kicking police vehicle and… Read more »

April 1, 2026

Representative Al Novstrup reflect on this year’s legislative session

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2026 South Dakota Legislative session is over for the year.  District 3 Representative Al Novstrup took time to reflect on this session. Novstrup primed a total of ten bills.  Seven were on the House side.  He withdrew four of bills including two addressing TIFs(Tax Increment Financing).  Novstrup talks about how both the… Read more »

April 1, 2026

District 3 Senate candidate Katie Washnok talks about this year’s session and her campaign

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 3 Senate candidate Katie Washnok gave her thought on what was happening during the 2026 South Dakota legislative session. Washnok gave her overall view on what she saw. Washnok discuss ways TIFs can be beneficial to communities. Washnok discuss the need for successful entrepreneurship for South Dakota based businesses. Washnok talked about… Read more »

April 1, 2026

Renewed Women’s Conference continues to grow

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) A need was recognized and fulfilled with the growing Renewed Women’s Conference. Samantha Miller tells us there wasn’t really anything like this in our area before. A full day of inspirational and motivating speakers awaits, but Miller said there is still a lot of freedom and people can come and… Read more »

April 1, 2026

Manufacturing in Mid-America region showing strongest numbers this year

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Manufacturing is rebounding in our region…turning in its best performance in a year. Creighton University’s Mid-America Manufacturing Index is in postive territory, and moving higher over the past three months. Economist Ernie Goss says Manufacturing Supply Managers have concerns about the impact of the war in Iran. For the first time in a… Read more »

April 1, 2026

Applications being accepted for internships in teaching

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- State Education Department officials are looking for those who want to go to the head of the class. Applications are open for the 4th Cohort of the South Dakota Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway. It gives teacher aides and paraprofessionals the opportunity to become certified teachers. DOE Director of accreditation and certification Dr. Kathryn Blaha… Read more »

April 1, 2026

Representative Melissa Heerman to failure to override HB1138

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- On Monday, state lawmakers failed to override Gov. Larry Rhoden’s two vetoes from the recent legislative session. One of those vetoes was of House Bill 1138 — a bill requiring licensure of non-medical home care agencies. District 7 state Rep. Mellissa Heermann, R-Brookings was the bill’s sponsor. She said she amended the bill… Read more »

March 31, 2026

Recap of Gubernatorial Debate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday the first of three scheduled debate for the Republican nomination for Governor in South Dakota was held in Sioux Falls at the KELOLAND studios.  The four candidates are Incumbent Governor Larry Rhoden, Congressman Dusty Johnson, Speaker of the South Dakota House Jon Hansen, and Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden. Opening Statements:… Read more »