SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (June 10, 2019) – Avera has been named to the inaugural Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2019. Avera is ranked No. 1 in South Dakota and in the Top 20 in Minnesota. Based on an independent survey, researchers made the list from a vast sample of more than 80,000 U.S. employees… Read more »
News Year: 2019
Pierre Chamber Director disappointed about losing Governor’s Hunt
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The 2020 Governor’s Hunt and Sportsmen’s Showcase will be based out of Sioux Falls rather than Pierre, a disappointing move for the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau. Gov. Kristi Noem announced Monday the Governor’s Hunt is being transformed into an industry showcase for the nation. Director… Read more »
Brother rescues sibling in Tuesday morning fire at Park Village
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A brother went into a burning mobile home and rescued his little sister Tuesday morning at Park Village. A fire broke out around 8 a.m. and was noticed by a highway patrol officer, who happened to be passing by on Highway 281. Stacy Vrchota, Battalion Chief with Aberdeen Fire and Rescue,… Read more »
City to spray for mosquitoes Thursday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city wide spraying for Thursday, June 13, 2019 between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. 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… Read more »
Farmers take advantage of good week; still behind average planting pace
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota farmers had a good week for fieldwork as they try to get their crops in. The federal crop report says there were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday. Farmers are still well behind on their corn planting after a wet spring, though. Corn planted… Read more »
Governor’s mansion will not receive a fence
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says a fence will not be built around the governor’s residence. Public safety officials were reviewing security needs at the governor’s residence in Pierre, including the possible installation of a fence. But Noem tweeted Monday that the research is complete and “there are no plans to… Read more »
Rounds reintroducing bill allowing broader sale of meat
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he and Maine Senator Angus King are reintroducing a bill to allow broader sales of meat products. Rounds says under the current rules, market access is limited. Rounds says the standards are the same from state to state. Rounds hopes to get the bill to… Read more »
Demand remains solid for health care workers
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Demand continues for health care workers, from beginning CNA’s to specialized physicians. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says their vacancies vary a bit during the year. Ekeren says the demand for doctors continues. Ekeren says they are also looking for related professionals. Avera Sacred Heart has… Read more »
Corps of Engineeers adjusting releases along Missouri River
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Corps of Engineers is adjusting releases from dams on the Missouri River, attempting to balance inflows from upstream with continued high water downstream. Mike Swenson, a hydraulic engineer with the Corps in Omaha, says they look to keep releases from Gavins Point Dam fairly steady. Swenson says they are looking… Read more »
Annual Arts in the Park event this weekend
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The 44th Annual Arts in the Park takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16 at Meglaard Park. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Stacy Braun, Executive Director of the Aberdeen Area Arts Council, talked about this year’s event. She said there are… Read more »