PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem, along with the South Dakota Department of Health and the South Dakota Department of Education, launched medcannabis.sd.gov, a website to answer questions and provide information about the upcoming medical cannabis program set to take effect on July 1, 2021. “One of my jobs as governor is to make… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Ipswich Trail Days kicks off Friday
Ipswich, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 18th annual Ipswich Trail Days gets underway today after missing out last year due to COVID-19. According to their website www.ipswichtraildays.com, here is the schedule through the weekend. FRIDAY JUNE 18 11:30 Registration for Trail Days Cup Golf Tournament at Split Rock Country Club 12:00 Shot Gun start for 4-person, 18-hole… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death1, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,027. The state had 16 new cases and 17 recoveries, increasing active infections to 165. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Aberdeen Downtown Association Summer Concert Series begins tonight
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up tonight at the Malchow Plaza is the 1st of the scheduled 3 summer concerts organized by the Aberdeen Downtown Association. Executive Director of the Aberdeen Downtown Association, Shelley Westra-Heier, appeared on the KSDN Morning Report to talk more about it. Malchow Plaza will open at 6PM and Westra-Heier talks about one… Read more »
COVID-19 Vaccinations rate slowing in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 vaccinations are widely available in South Dakota but the pace of those getting shots has slowed down. State Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam Rysdon says a majority of the state eligible population has gotten at least one shot. Malsam-Rysdon says they have enough vaccine for anyone that wants a shot. Malsam-Rysdon says… Read more »
Road Closed – Mel Ros Drive from S. Wells St to 16th Ave SE
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7:30 AM on Friday, June 18, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic to install water lines: Mel Ros Drive from S. Wells St. to 16th Avenue SE Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »
USD President address the diversity issue with the Appropriations Committee
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- While members of the interim Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota legislature spent several hours in meetings on the USD campus this week, much of the discussion was focused on diversity instead of dollars. USD President Sheila Gestring says it was a productive session. Some legislators expressed concerns with diversity efforts… Read more »
Hospitals dealing with long term effects of COVID-19
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic could linger for some time. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says while infection numbers have dropped, their staff is still dealing with the after effects. Ekeren says they are focused on helping the caregivers recover. Ekeren says most health care providers took… Read more »
DSS Secretary address mental health issues in South Dakota
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Human Services Center in Yankton got a lot of attention this week with the visit of the Joint Committee on Appropriations, Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill and Governor Kristi Noem. Gill says it was educational for the legislators to visit the facility. Gill says they talked about the change happening… Read more »
After 1 year hiatus, Arts in the Park returns this weekend
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday & Sunday the Aberdeen Area Arts Council will host Arts in the Park at Melgaard Park. A statement from their website: “For over forty years, exhibitors have lined the pavement within Melgaard Park with their handcrafted wares on the third full weekend in June. Each year, this juried event… Read more »