ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – A murder mystery dinner theater takes place this weekend at the Elks Lodge. “Murder at the Carp Society” is set for Friday and Saturday night, Nov. 20-21. Georgia Smith with the Elks provides the details. She said advance tickets are available, but will cost more at the door. There will be… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Men identified in fatal crash in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Names have been released of the two South Dakota men who died in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Sioux Falls. A 2002 Kia Sport was northbound on Interstate 229 when the driver began to lose control of the vehicle. A northbound 2019 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup, which was… Read more »
Higher education task force suggests a ‘Day of Education’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – A task force studying the higher education system in South Dakota met at USD in Vermillion last week. SB55 Task Force member, Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls, says just talking to each other is a major step. Nesiba says they suggested a “Day of Education” during the legislative session.… Read more »
South Dakota voter turnout near 74 percent
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Statewide election results were certified by the South Dakota Board of Canvassers on Nov. 10. Secretary of State Steve Barnett says voter turnout was just under 74 percent. Barnett says he didn’t hear of any issues with absentee ballots. Barnett says having a 5 p.m. election day deadline for all mail… Read more »
Weekend High School Sports Scoreboard
FRIDAY FB State Championships at USD’s DakotaDome in Vermillion CLASS 11B 2 Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan 1 Winner 18-14 The Warriors held on to be the 11B winners as the Seahawks’ Hail Mary attempt to end the game fell short & incomplete in an 18-14 final. After a scoreless opening frame, the teams traded touchdowns in the 2nd,… Read more »
Marijuana spokesman says support for drug has increased where it’s legal
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota voters approved major changes to the state’s constitution and laws earlier this month that will allow the growing and sale of marijuana both for medicinal and recreational purposes. Drey Samuelson, with the backing group, “South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws,” says support for marijuana has grown in states where… Read more »
Avera St. Mary’s chief medical officer encouraging mask usage
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Avera St. Mary’s Hospital and the Avera Pierre Clinic are one week into implementing surge measures because of an increase in the number of COVID-19 patients needing treatment. President and Chief Medical Officer for Avera St. Mary’s Dr. Mikel Holland says they need the public to continue taking precautions. Holland… Read more »
Valley Telecommunications expanding fiber optic into three counties
HERREID, S.D. (WNAX) – Extending broadband internet service into rural areas is a critical, but expensive project. Valley Telecommunications, based in Herreid, is expanding their fiber optic network into rural areas of Moody, Brookings, and Kingsbury Counties. Valley Tel Manager Jeff Symens says they needed some financial help to expand into those rural areas. Symens… Read more »
USD launches ‘Know Before You Go’ testing campaign
VERMILLION, S.D. (Press Release) – The University of South Dakota has launched a “Know Before You Go” campaign encouraging students to get tested for COVID-19 prior to the winter break. With funding from the South Dakota Department of Health, USD offers free COVID-19 testing to students, faculty and staff through the USD Sentinel Testing program.… Read more »
South Dakota Farm Bureau to hold 103rd Annual Convention
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Press Release) – Forward Together is the theme for the 103rd Annual South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) Convention, Nov. 20-21, 2020 at the Holiday Inn Rushmore Plaza and Rapid City Civic Center, Rapid City, S.D. Registration for the event is now open and available at www.sdfbf.org. The two-day event will feature thought provoking… Read more »