ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night received an update on the potential for a new public service facility. The council got update on a study done by HKG Architects. Andy Schaunaman, an employee with HKG Architects provided the results. Schaunaman is the brother of the Mayor of Aberdeen Travis Schaunaman. Andy Schaunaman… Read more »
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Aberdeen City Council address an amendment dealing with daycare
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council address an amendment dealing with the issue of daycare. The focus was on substitutes being used for daycare. City Attorney Ron Wager explain how the amendment came about. Wager explains the goal of this amendment. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman asked about whether the substitute… Read more »
Preview of 2023 South Dakota State Fair
HURON, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting on Thursday & running through Labor Day is the 2023 South Dakota State Fair taking place at the fairgrounds in Huron. Assistant Managing Director Candi Briley provides a preview. Briley talks about one of the first event taking place is the ribbon cutting for the new Dakota Events Complex(DEX) that will take… Read more »
Big Idea launches 2023 High School Business Competition
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) The capacity to have a great idea knows no boundaries. High school students are invited to submit their best business ideas to the 2023 BIG Idea Competition, which is open from September 1 to October 31. Over $50,000 in cash and scholarships to be awarded this year. The BIG Idea Competition continues… Read more »
SD Bankers Association planning to bring legislation that would reject central bank digital currency to 2024 legislative session
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Bankers Association plans to bring forward proposals opposing the adoption of central bank digital currency when the 99th Session of the South Dakota Legislature convenes in January 2024. Bankers Association President Karl Adam says during the 2023 session, the bankers tried to pass HB1193, which would have updated provisions of… Read more »
Fire reported at bar & grill in Florence
FLORENCE, S.D.(KWAT)–A bar and grill in Florence was damaged by fire Monday morning. The fire at the Sidetrack on South Dakota Highway 20 was reported just before 11 o’clock, a few minutes before they were ready to open for the day. Owner A.J. Hanson says employees could see and smell smoke and called 911. Fire… Read more »
South Dakota performs well on franchise opportunites
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota scores well among franchising opportunities, thanks to its low tax rates. The annual ALEC-Laffer “Rich States, Poor States” economic competitiveness index places South Dakota 14th in the nation. Nick Powills, the publisher of “1851 Franchise”, is convinced based on the numbers and on testimonials. The idea of “finding your people”… Read more »
Congressman Johnson believes pipeline companies need to provide burden of proof
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Public Utilities Commission hearings on proposed Carbon Capture pipelines in South Dakota are silent for now. They’ll pick back up next week when the PUC begins hearings on the Summit Carbon Solutions project. Congressman Dusty Johnson says pipeline companies have the burden of proof on safety questions. At the same time, Johnson… Read more »
Farm bill likely to not be done by end of September
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- The new farm bill is supposed to be completed by the end of September. That is not going to happen. South Dakota Senator John Thune serves on the Ag Committee and says they’re ready to move on the bill. Representative Dusty Johnson serves on the House Ag Committee. Thune says most programs will… Read more »
September Business After Hours to take place September 14th at Schwan Financil Group
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s September Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, September 14 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Schwan Financial Group, 401 S Vivian St. The event is hosted and sponsored by Schwan Financial Group. Food and beverages will be catered by Ken’s SuperFair Foods. The… Read more »