WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced Kenzee Schafer, from Wessington Springs, as the winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for South Dakota. Schafer won for her oil and acrylic painting, “Pride.” Schafer is a junior at Wessington Springs High School, taught by art teacher is Alicia Roesler. The… Read more »
News Year: 2020
State begins testing all residents of nursing homes, assisted living centers
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Testing of all residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers in South Dakota began this week. Doug Ekeren of Yankton Heads up the Long Term Care Advisory Task Force. Ekeren says the testing sets a starting point. Ekeren says residents can opt out of the tests if they want. The… Read more »
Schools starting to evaluate period of distance learning
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Now that the school year has officially wrapped up, Yankton Superintendent Wayne Kindle says teachers and administrators along with parents will evaluate how the final quarter was handled. Students were sent home on March 13 due to the pandemic and finished the year with online only classes. Kindle says there was… Read more »
DTOM 22/0 Veterans Ranch busy providing support services
WARNER, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The coronavirus pandemic has impacted nearly every organization in one way or another. DTOM 22/0 Veterans Ranch, located between Aberdeen and Warner, has felt the crunch. Chris Reder, Founder and CEO of the ranch, said while funding is down activity is actually up. The therapy is provided by a horse at… Read more »
Trail of Governors statue unveiling postponed
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Trail of Governors statue unveiling ceremony planned for next month (June 12) in Pierre has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foundation Board planned to unveil life-size bronze statues honoring Govs. Charles Sheldon (2nd), Coe Crawford (6th) and Carl Gunderson (11th). Foundation board president Rick Jensen says… Read more »
Financial, safety concerns will keep aquatic center closed
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will not open this summer. The Aberdeen Park and Recreation Board met in special session Wednesday afternoon and recommended not opening the pool, citing both financial and health concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s the horrible, responsible thing to do,” said board member David… Read more »
COVID-19 could present bussing challenges, school board candidates say
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Three of four candidates for the Aberdeen Public Board of Education shared their thoughts about the state of education and what can be expected going forward during a candidate forum Tuesday. The candidates include incumbents Kevin Burckhard, Aaron Schultz and Brian Sharp and challenger Randy Evans. There are… Read more »
Meister retiring as fire chief
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Randy Meister is hanging up his hat as fire chief for Aberdeen Fire & Rescue. Meister has been chief for three years, and previously held positions as battalion chief, lieutenant, firefighter and deputy fire marshal, a job he started in 1994 when he began his career with the… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 3 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 3 this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net
Document says county planners new of old mine before houses constructed
Rapid City Journal photo BLACK HAWK, S.D. (Rapid City Journal) — A developer’s document for a subdivision where a massive sinkhole has caused homeowners to evacuate in Black Hawk says county planners were told about an old mine underneath the property before construction began. The Rapid City Journal reports the Meade County Planning Board approved… Read more »