ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Residents along North Dakota Street will be looking at detours until some point in July. Work started recently on rebuilding the stretch from 15th Avenue Northeast to 24th Avenue Northeast, also known as Fairgrounds Road. Work is estimated at $1.5 million. It means temporary access roads and the relocation of most… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Senators share thoughts on President’s order for meat packing plants to reopen
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump has now ordered meat packing plants to reopen under the Defense Production Act, designating them as critical infrastructure. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst and South Dakota Senator John Thune held a joint conference call with reporters. Ernst says there have been suggested safety guidelines for the plants. Ernst says workers… Read more »
Avera enchances translation and interpreter service
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Because reliable and accurate information is important in understanding COVID-19, Avera is enhancing access to translated patient resources as well as in-person interpreters. “There’s a lot to understand, from what the virus is, to prevention, symptoms, how to be tested, self-isolation, how to care for yourself and others at… Read more »
Small Business Administration opens applications again for PPP
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Congress last week added another $250 billion to the Paycheck Protection Plan for businesses. The Small Business Administration opened applications again Monday at 10:30. That website crashed about 10 minutes later, but was restored later in the day. Rob Stephenson, President and C.E.O. of First Dakota National Bank based in Yankton,… Read more »
Yankton hospital planning for surge around Fourth of July
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Officials at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton are planning for a surge in COVID-19 patients around the Fourth of July. Avera Sacred Heart President Doug Ekeren says they are working with several infection rate models. Ekeren says they see the peak infection rate moving further out. Ekeren says they could… Read more »
Brookings School District working on graduation plans
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Brookings School District is working on plans for some sort of graduation ceremony – likely in May. Superientendent Klint Willert talked about the plans. He says they will follow all pertinent guidelines. They were originally looking at a date in June but Willert says that will not work. In addition,… Read more »
Fishing, outdoors provide affordable fun to practice social distancing
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The benefits of fishing and spending time in the great outdoors can be affordable and fun ways to practice social distancing and help deal with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic. Nick Cochran, Conservation Officer with the Game, Fish and Parks Department, said that South Dakota’s state parks and boat ramps… Read more »
Noem lays out Back to Normal plan for South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem laid out a “Back to Normal plan during her press conference Tuesday. The Back to Normal plan outlines guidance for individuals, employers, schools, health care providers and local governments. Specific information is available here. Noem talked about some of the details. The plan also addresses healthcare… 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
Brookings man charged with aggravated assault of child violates order
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – A Brookings man charged with the aggravated assault of a 4-month-old child admits he violated a court order to have no contact with the child. Twenty-seven-year-old Hector Munoz is accused in the assault that left the girl with a broken arm and a skull fracture. He’s facing two counts of aggravated… Read more »