BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – After peaking at more than 100 cases in early September, active COVID-19 infections have been falling at South Dakota State University. As of Thursday morning, they’re below 20. President Barry Dunn says they expected to see cases when students first arrived on campus. So far, they’re only testing those students who… Read more »
News Year: 2020
Absentee voting begins today
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Absentee voting for the 2020 General Election begins today in South Dakota. County Auditors have been preparing to send out absentee ballots for those who’ve requested them. Hughes County Auditor Jane Naylor says the phone has been ringing steady in her office. To get an absentee ballot you’ll need an absentee… Read more »
Rapid City woman identified in fatal crash in Spearfish
SPEARFISH, S.D. (Press Release) – A Rapid City, S.D., woman has been identified as the person who died in a one-vehicle crash Sunday in Spearfish. A 2004 Jeep Liberty was eastbound on Interstate 90 when the driver lost control. The vehicle went into the south ditch and eventually came to rest in a creek. Cheryl… Read more »
Sanford Aberdeen offering flu vaccinations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Sanford Aberdeen will host walk-in flu vaccination clinics to help prepare for the upcoming flu season. The Centers for Disease Control recommends annual flu vaccines for everyone over six months of age, but they are especially important for those with high risk of flu complications, including pregnant women, adults aged… Read more »
Partnership between Dacotah Bank, NSU guarantees graduates interview
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A new partnership between Northern State University and Dacotah Bank will guarantee a personal interview for graduates of the NSU Banking and Financial Services program. Starting this winter, all students graduating from Northern’s Banking and Financial Services program – undergraduate or graduate, online or on campus – will be guaranteed… Read more »
Buffalo Roundup, Arts Festival in Custer State Park approaching
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will host the 55th annual Buffalo Roundup and 27th annual Arts Festival in Custer State Park later this month. The Buffalo Roundup begins at 9:30 a.m. MDT on Friday, Sept. 25. The Arts Festival… Read more »
Avera clinics offering flu shots
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera providers are encouraging everyone to get vaccinated for the flu in the coming weeks. Avera clinics in Aberdeen will begin offering the shot at the following times and locations: • Avera Medical Group Aberdeen Family Physicians 105 S. State St., Suite 113, 605-225-0378 o Saturdays September 19 through… Read more »
Active COVID cases rise by 173, one new death reported
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s number of active COVID-19 cases rose by 173 and there was one new COVID-related death, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 395 new cases and 221 new recoveries, pushing the amount of active infections to 2,615 (there were 2,456 one… Read more »
FBI investigating stabbing on Yankton Sioux Indian Reservation
WAGNER, S.D. (AP) — The FBI says it’s investigating a stabbing death on the Yankton Sioux Indian Reservation. The agency says a suspect has been arrested in Tuesday evening’s stabbing in Wagner. The victim is identified as 54-year-old Isaac Primeaux. FBI agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing with the assistance of state… Read more »
More than 100 inmates test positive at women’s prison in Pierre
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Over 100 inmates have tested positive at a minimum-security women’s prison in Pierre, South Dakota. Mass testing of inmates resulted in the Department of Corrections finding 102 active cases. There are 140 women held at the prison, according to an Aug. 31 count. Four staff members have also tested positive,… Read more »