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Moratorium on nursing home beds a key topic of summer study on Long Term Care

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- One of the key topics for the Long Term Care Study Committee of the South Dakota Legislature will likely be the moratorium on nursing home beds in the state. That’s been in place since 1988 and caps the total number of beds at less than 71-hundred statewide. A subcommittee of the long term… Read more »

Moratorium on nursing home beds a key topic of summer study on Long Term Care

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- One of the key topics for the Long Term Care Study Committee of the South Dakota Legislature will likely be the moratorium on nursing home beds in the state. That’s been in place since 1988 and caps the total number of beds at less than 71-hundred statewide. A subcommittee of the long term… Read more »

Mitchell City Council discuss the Lake Mitchell project

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The Mitchell City Council held a special meeting Monday night to canvass the results of last Tuesday’s election.  Following the special meeting, the council held a work session where the cost of the Lake Mitchell project was discussed.  The complete project, which includes dredging, is expected to cost $25 million.  The city would… Read more »

Mitchell City Council discuss the Lake Mitchell project

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The Mitchell City Council held a special meeting Monday night to canvass the results of last Tuesday’s election.  Following the special meeting, the council held a work session where the cost of the Lake Mitchell project was discussed.  The complete project, which includes dredging, is expected to cost $25 million.  The city would… Read more »

Study shows South Dakota 3rd most prone state for mosquitoes

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Although gnats have been more of a problem so far this summer in our region, a new study shows that South Dakota is the #3 most-mosquito prone state.  Emily Thornton says the study was done by Insurank.com. South Dakota ranked third behind Louisiana and Florida, two states often thought of as being mosquito-prone… Read more »

Study shows South Dakota 3rd most prone state for mosquitoes

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Although gnats have been more of a problem so far this summer in our region, a new study shows that South Dakota is the #3 most-mosquito prone state.  Emily Thornton says the study was done by Insurank.com. South Dakota ranked third behind Louisiana and Florida, two states often thought of as being mosquito-prone… Read more »

Rules developed by State Housing Authority approved by lawmarkers

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- A new program to jump start housing development across South Dakota appears to be on the home stretch. $200-million dollars was approved by the Legislature and Governor earlier this year. They were hopeful it would be available for the full construction season, but it’s been held up. New rules had to be developed… Read more »

Rules developed by State Housing Authority approved by lawmarkers

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- A new program to jump start housing development across South Dakota appears to be on the home stretch. $200-million dollars was approved by the Legislature and Governor earlier this year. They were hopeful it would be available for the full construction season, but it’s been held up. New rules had to be developed… Read more »

Lap pool at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center closed this weekend for the swim meet

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be hosting the Aberdeen Swim Club’s Summer High Point Swim Meet June 16, 17 & 18.  Therefore, the Aberdeen Aquatic Center lap pool will be closed Friday, June 16 through Sunday, June 18. The leisure pool, waterslides and lazy river areas will all remain open for public… Read more »

Lap pool at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center closed this weekend for the swim meet

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be hosting the Aberdeen Swim Club’s Summer High Point Swim Meet June 16, 17 & 18.  Therefore, the Aberdeen Aquatic Center lap pool will be closed Friday, June 16 through Sunday, June 18. The leisure pool, waterslides and lazy river areas will all remain open for public… Read more »

City-wide spraying for mosquitoes scheduled for Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled spraying for Mosquitoes on Wednesday, June 14th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 AM. The Adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.   The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness during the spraying… Read more »

City-wide spraying for mosquitoes scheduled for Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled spraying for Mosquitoes on Wednesday, June 14th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 AM. The Adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.   The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness during the spraying… Read more »

Brown County Commission hears update on eminent domain

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Dennis Feickert who has been speaking on behalf of landowners & a former county commissioner discussed eminent domain dealing with Summit Carbon Solutions & the CO2 pipeline. Feickert wanted to thank the members of the commission and SD District 3 legislators for their continued support of the… Read more »

Brown County Commission hears update on eminent domain

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Dennis Feickert who has been speaking on behalf of landowners & a former county commissioner discussed eminent domain dealing with Summit Carbon Solutions & the CO2 pipeline. Feickert wanted to thank the members of the commission and SD District 3 legislators for their continued support of the… Read more »

Brown County Commission heard bid for building to be used for their jail

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday received on legitimate bid for the Hub City building that was going to be used for their regional jail. Brown County Auditor Lyn Heupel: Harris is co-owner of Harris Machine Company based in Oakes, N.D. focusing on manufacturing. The Commission will decide next Tuesday to either accept… Read more »

Brown County Commission heard bid for building to be used for their jail

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday received on legitimate bid for the Hub City building that was going to be used for their regional jail. Brown County Auditor Lyn Heupel: Harris is co-owner of Harris Machine Company based in Oakes, N.D. focusing on manufacturing. The Commission will decide next Tuesday to either accept… Read more »

Penn Street from 7th to 8th Avenue SE closed today for storm sewer replacement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, June 13th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer replacement: Penn St. from 7th Ave. SE to 8th Ave. SE The road will remain closed until 5pm Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »

Penn Street from 7th to 8th Avenue SE closed today for storm sewer replacement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, June 13th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer replacement: Penn St. from 7th Ave. SE to 8th Ave. SE The road will remain closed until 5pm Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Juneteenth Holiday observance on Monday, June 19, 2023, City garbage will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 am, Tuesday, June 20, 2023.  Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday. … Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Juneteenth Holiday observance on Monday, June 19, 2023, City garbage will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 am, Tuesday, June 20, 2023.  Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday. … Read more »