WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Momentum for the next economic stimulus plan seems to be mounting in Congress. A coalition called the “Problem Solvers Caucus” made up of Democratic and Republican Members of Congress are spearheading that effort. Minnesota Democratic Congressman Dean Phillips says they have been pushing the process for several weeks. South Dakota Republican… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Pierre to have Navy ship named after it
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota’s capitol city will have a U.S. Navy combat ship named after it. Pierre mayor Steve Harding says the process for the USS Pierre (LCS 38) started in February 2019. When building a ship, Harding says the Navy has three main events. The USS Pierre will be 419 feet… Read more »
Hunhoff would like to see and hear more details on proposed budget
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivered her 2022 budget proposal to a joint meeting of the legislature in Pierre Tuesday. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, who will Chair the Senate Appropriations Committee next year, says she wants to see and hear more details. Hunhoff says some of the ideas have been… Read more »
Webster man named Trooper of the Year
TROOPER OF THE YEAR: From left to right, Myron Rau, president of the SD Trucking Association and SD Auto Dealers Association; Trooper Brandon Miller and Col. Rick Miller, superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol. PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Two members of the South Dakota Highway Patrol have received the agency’s two major yearly… Read more »
Health officials expect 22,400 vaccines for medical staff
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s initial allotments of coronavirus vaccine will be quickly spent on immunizing frontline medical workers. Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon says the state is expecting enough vaccine for over 22,000 people to arrive in the coming weeks. An estimated 19,000 health care workers who tend to COVID-19 hospital wards… Read more »
State adds 36 more COVID deaths; active cases decrease
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state experienced 36 more COVID-related deaths, while active cases dropped by more than 600 and hospitalizations went up two according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (two of which occurred in Brown County and one in Day County), moved the state’s overall death… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:30 on KSDN
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:30 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Fort Sisseton offering Christmas Light Display
FORT SISSETON, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – COVID may have canceled the Frontier Christmas event at Fort Sisseton this winter, but didn’t dampen Christmas cheer at the state park located about 60 miles northeast of Aberdeen. A Christmas Light Display is currently underway at the facility. Ali Tonsfeldt, Park Manager, provides the details. The event also includes… Read more »
Earthquake recorded north-northwest of Bowdle
BOWDLE, S.D. (By American News Staff reports) – An earthquake was reported in northern South Dakota late Tuesday night. Because it’s 2020. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 3.2 magnitude earthquake about 7.5 miles north-northwest of Bowdle. It was at 11:59 Tuesday night. The quake’s depth was about 3.1 miles, according to the geological survey.… Read more »
Democratic Representative reacts to Governor’s budget proposal
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is proposing a number of building projects across the state using about $100 million of so-called one-time money. She gave her budget address to legislators Tuesday in Pierre. Democratic Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says all of that one time money came from taxpayers somewhere. Cwach… Read more »