ABERDEEN, S.D. & FAIRMONT, MN. (Press Release) – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nursing students, faculty, and staff at Presentation College Aberdeen, and Fairmont, Minn. took time to show their appreciation for our healthcare providers at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, Sanford hospital in Aberdeen, and the Mayo Clinic Health System… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Thune says getting packing plants restarted is critical
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. Ag Department is working through details of a plan to pay livestock producers for losses due to the impacts of the coronavirus on the market. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he was on a call with Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue going over the details. Thune says Congress may… Read more »
Investigation continuing into incident at Legislature
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A special Senate Investigative Committee will continue its inquiry into the behavior of two state Senators during the last day of the South Dakota legislative session this year. Senator Phil Jensen of Rapid City filed a complaint that Senate Majority Leader Kris Langer of Dell Rapids and Senate President Pro-Tem Brock… Read more »
Much uncertainty surrounding business climate
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – All the signs point to a drastic drop in state sales taxes over the next few months as the coronavirus pandemic shut down many businesses. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says they don’t have a lot of solid information now. Nesiba says he and other legislators are getting regular… Read more »
Highway Patrol launching Fast Track Academy
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — The South Dakota Highway Patrol is launching a new recruitment tool called the Fast Track Academy. Patrol Colonel Rick Miller says the idea is to identify those who are already certified law enforcement officers who might be interested in joining the patrol. He says they can be trained in about 3… Read more »
Water to be off in part of Aberdeen on Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday, April 27, water will be off in the following area for work on water main: South Washington St. from Sixth Ave. S.E. to Seventh Ave. S.E. The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal… Read more »
Businesses taking advantage of Small Business Relief Fund
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Ninety-four businesses have been approved as the first recipients of loans from a newly created state Small Business Relief Fund. Governor Kristi Noem says she and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development created the fund to provide small businesses in South Dakota access to capital to help during the COVID-19… Read more »
South Dakota ranks 18th in nation per capita for testing
PIERRE, S.D. (KBHB) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said today they should have the final report from the C.D.C. on the Smithfield Foods tour tomorrow. The Governor says they are working on personal protection equipment and securing that for Smithfield, as well as getting testing supplies. She says they want to get Smithfield back… Read more »
Northern providing NSU Virtual HOWL Day
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Though they can’t come to campus right now, incoming Northern State University Wolves can still get a full orientation experience and register for fall classes online through the new NSU Virtual HOWL Day. The Virtual Howl Day is an extension of the traditional on-campus HOWL Freshman Registration Program. Through this… Read more »
Thune, Johnson to host telephone town halls
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Senator John Thune and U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson will both host telephone town halls to discuss the most recent COVID-19 developments. Thune’s will be this evening and Johnson’s will take place on Thursday. Here are the details on each: U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will host a live tele-town… Read more »