News Category: Local News

South Dakota House pass HB1239(Disallowing false sample ballots)

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Don’t spoof the ballot. The House passed a bill this afternoon (Tuesday) that would make it a crime to knowingly put out a false sample ballot as part of official campaign materials. HB1239 passed on a 59 to 8 vote. The bill makes a violation a Class 2 Misdemeanor, which is… Read more »

South Dakota House pass HB1239(Disallowing false sample ballots)

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Don’t spoof the ballot. The House passed a bill this afternoon (Tuesday) that would make it a crime to knowingly put out a false sample ballot as part of official campaign materials. HB1239 passed on a 59 to 8 vote. The bill makes a violation a Class 2 Misdemeanor, which is… Read more »

South Dakota House pass HB1231(Non-friendly countries purchasing SD farmland)

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Governments or nationals from six “bad actor” states would be prohibited from owning agricultural land in South Dakota under a measure passed by the House Tuesday. HB1231 passed 61 to 6. Before passage, however, Republican Rep. Scott Odenbach from Spearfish attempted to amend the bill. He said the existing foreign ownership… Read more »

South Dakota House pass HB1231(Non-friendly countries purchasing SD farmland)

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Governments or nationals from six “bad actor” states would be prohibited from owning agricultural land in South Dakota under a measure passed by the House Tuesday. HB1231 passed 61 to 6. Before passage, however, Republican Rep. Scott Odenbach from Spearfish attempted to amend the bill. He said the existing foreign ownership… Read more »

Update on SB70(Richmond Dam Project)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Appropriations receive an update on SB70 that looks to make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway. Commissioner of School & Public Lands, Brock Greenfield talks about about it. Greenfield talks about the dire situation at the dam. Greenfield remind the committee… Read more »

Update on SB70(Richmond Dam Project)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Appropriations receive an update on SB70 that looks to make an appropriation for the replacement of the Richmond Lake dam and spillway. Commissioner of School & Public Lands, Brock Greenfield talks about about it. Greenfield talks about the dire situation at the dam. Greenfield remind the committee… Read more »

Recap of Congressman Johnson’s Tele-Town Hall

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson hosted a tele-town hall Monday night. Before fielding questions, Congressman Johnson updated what’s Congress is doing about the border crisis.  Johnson address the fentanyl coming in. Johnson disagrees with the bipartisan bill the U.S. Senate was working on addressing the border. Johnson is pushing his bill the Remain in Mexico… Read more »

Recap of Congressman Johnson’s Tele-Town Hall

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson hosted a tele-town hall Monday night. Before fielding questions, Congressman Johnson updated what’s Congress is doing about the border crisis.  Johnson address the fentanyl coming in. Johnson disagrees with the bipartisan bill the U.S. Senate was working on addressing the border. Johnson is pushing his bill the Remain in Mexico… Read more »

Community Champions Award Winners

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 19th annual Community Champions Awards luncheon was held on Tuesday, February 13th at the AmericInn by Wyndham. The awards, which recognize volunteer leaders and organizations within Aberdeen and from the surrounding region, were presented to the following: Woman of Spirit – Pat Tollefson George –… Read more »

Community Champions Award Winners

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 19th annual Community Champions Awards luncheon was held on Tuesday, February 13th at the AmericInn by Wyndham. The awards, which recognize volunteer leaders and organizations within Aberdeen and from the surrounding region, were presented to the following: Woman of Spirit – Pat Tollefson George –… Read more »

House Health and Human Services Committee defeat HCR6012(COVID-19)

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — An attempt to re-litigate the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic failed Tuesday in the House Health and Human Services Committee. On a 12 to 0 vote, the committee sent the 11-page HCR6012 to the 41st legislative day, thus killing it. Republican Rep. Aaron Aylward from Harrisburg sponsored the resolution. Chad… Read more »

House Health and Human Services Committee defeat HCR6012(COVID-19)

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — An attempt to re-litigate the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic failed Tuesday in the House Health and Human Services Committee. On a 12 to 0 vote, the committee sent the 11-page HCR6012 to the 41st legislative day, thus killing it. Republican Rep. Aaron Aylward from Harrisburg sponsored the resolution. Chad… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the President’s Day holiday on Monday February 19, 2024, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8:00 AM, Tuesday.  Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday.  Recycling remaining… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the President’s Day holiday on Monday February 19, 2024, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 8:00 AM, Tuesday.  Both Monday’s and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday.  Recycling remaining… Read more »

Brown County Commission decided which business will replace the Holum Expo roof

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission decided on the bids Tuesday on the cost to replace the roof at the Holum Expo building at the Brown County Fairgrounds.  The two bids came from North Central Steel Systems of Aberdeen & MLC Construction of Worthing, S.D. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley offered the board’s recommendation.

Brown County Commission decided which business will replace the Holum Expo roof

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission decided on the bids Tuesday on the cost to replace the roof at the Holum Expo building at the Brown County Fairgrounds.  The two bids came from North Central Steel Systems of Aberdeen & MLC Construction of Worthing, S.D. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley offered the board’s recommendation.

Brown County Commission receive bids on 2024 Microsurfacing Project

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission received bids on the upcoming Microsurfacing Project.  IMEG estimated the engineer’s cost at $1, 631,357.05.  The commission received three bids total. The first bid was Aztec from St. Cloud, M.N. in the amount of $1,583, 750.50. The second bid was ASCO from Sioux Falls in the amount of $1,638,476.99.… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive bids on 2024 Microsurfacing Project

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission received bids on the upcoming Microsurfacing Project.  IMEG estimated the engineer’s cost at $1, 631,357.05.  The commission received three bids total. The first bid was Aztec from St. Cloud, M.N. in the amount of $1,583, 750.50. The second bid was ASCO from Sioux Falls in the amount of $1,638,476.99.… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive a report of the Brown County Fair Foundation

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair Foundation was established in 2023.  At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, they received a report from Foundation President Laura Siefken. Siefken discuss their fundraising effort done out at the fairgrounds. Siefken talks about the role of the newly formed livestock committee. Foundation Board Member Jeff Kippley provide the figures.… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive a report of the Brown County Fair Foundation

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair Foundation was established in 2023.  At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, they received a report from Foundation President Laura Siefken. Siefken discuss their fundraising effort done out at the fairgrounds. Siefken talks about the role of the newly formed livestock committee. Foundation Board Member Jeff Kippley provide the figures.… Read more »