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 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations.
News Year: 2020
Classes to remain online at NSU through summer months
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Classes will remain online through the summer at Northern State University. The South Dakota Board of Regents announced Monday that remote delivery will continue for all public university instruction, including at Northern, through the summer academic term. Due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, public universities transitioned to online delivery… Read more »
Avera offering Virtual Visits
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Patients can now use Virtual Visits to connect with Avera providers from the comfort of their home. While virtual visits are not yet available for every Avera provider, new sites and providers are being added to the service each day. Patients can use two platforms and a variety of… Read more »
Construction begins on Keystone XL pipeline
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Canadian company has started construction on the long-stalled Keystone XL oil sands pipeline despite calls from tribal leaders and environmentalists to delay the $8 billion project amid the coronavirus pandemic. A spokesman for TC Energy says work began over the weekend at the pipeline’s border crossing in northern Montana’s Phillips… Read more »
Economist says infection and economy both in need of a vaccine
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Mid America economy has been stunned by the near shutdown of businesses following the spread of the coronavirus. Creighton University professor Ernie Goss, who compiles the monthly business conditions report for the region, says the infection and the economy both need a vaccine. Goss says a quick economic recovery depends… Read more »
Economic rescue plan has billions of dollars included for agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The $2.2 trillion economic rescue plan passed by Congress also has about $40 billion included for agriculture. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says much of that money will be used for another round of market facilitation program payments. Johnson says the US Ag Department can also help the biofuels industry.… Read more »
Melgaard Road from Roosevelt to Walmart Curve closed for road work
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8 a.m. today the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road work: Melgaard Road from Roosevelt to the Walmart Curve Work is expected to last all day. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.
City Council approves first reading of new city ordinance
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council has approved the first reading a new city ordinance drafted in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This ordinance was addressed at Monday’s regular meeting and is the third ordinance the council has discussed and approved. This ordinance will need a second reading by the… Read more »
Cwach decides to run for House again
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – District 18 Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton has filed to run for reelection to the state House. He says he did think briefly about running for the Senate but decided to stay where he is. State Senator Craig Kennedy announced he would not be running again. Cwach says he enjoys the… Read more »
United Way working to help non-profits with COVID-19 response fund
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The United Way of Northeastern South Dakota will partner with non-profits to provide funding for expenses related to COVID-19 programs. Aaron Schultz, Executive Director of the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota, said there will be needs going forward. He explained the COVID-19 response fund that has been established. Schultz said… Read more »