ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Around the area, school board elections are planned at Ipswich, Langford and Sisseton on Tuesday, according to public notices in area newspapers. Ipswich has three candidates running for two seats. They are Tadd Thorson, Dustin Geditz and Rhonda Geditz. Voting is at Ipswich Public School. Langford has three candidates running for two three-year terms. They… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Aquatic Center in Yankton off to better than expected start
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The new Huether Family Aquatic Center in Yankton has seen strong interest since opening on Memorial Day. City Manager Amy Leon says they are on pace to hit their goal of season passes. Leon says the snacks are also going well. She says they can hardly keep dipping dots in stock either. Leon… Read more »
Water Off – 10th Ave SE from S. Aldrich to S. Lawson
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, water will be off intermittently in the follow areas for water main replacement: 10th Avenue SE between S. Aldrich St. & S. Lawson St. Water will be on & off throughout the day as the water main is replaced in this area.… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths through Friday, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,026. The state had 17 new cases and 19 recoveries, increasing active infections to 215. Those hospitalized in connection with the… Read more »
Hot dry weather expect to continuie in areas hit hardest by drought conditions
AMES, I.A.(WNAX)- The southwestern parts of the US are stuck under a heat dome, with temperatures soaring over 115 degrees and major drought conditions. Dennis Todey, head of the USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub in Ames Iowa says there is some concern that could expand northward into the dry areas of the northern plains. Todey says… Read more »
More updates from the housing committee that met last week
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX & KCCR)- The first meeting of the South Dakota legislature’s “Workforce Housing Needs” summer study committee last week set the outlines of their goals. One of those appearing before the committee, Julie Johnson of Aberdeen, representing “Homes for South Dakota” says workforce is a broad term. “Homes for South Dakota” is a statewide… Read more »
The Trail of Governors in Pierre expanded Friday
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Trail of Governors in Pierre expanded by three Friday as the Class of 2021 was revealed in the State Capitol Rotunda. Second governor Charles Sheldon is crafted by James Michael Maher who says Sheldon wore a luxurious mustache. Lee Leuning crafted the likeness of sixth governor Coe Crawford, who was steadfast in… Read more »
Intersection Closed – 15th Avenue NE & North Dakota St
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Monday, June 14, 2021, the following intersection will be closed due for reconstruction. 15th Avenue NE & North Dakota Street Motorists are advised to use alternate routes. Work is expected to last 3-4 weeks and will be completed as quickly as possible.
Water Hydrant Testing – S. Dakota St to S. Washington St
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am on Monday, June 14, 2021, weather permitting the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: From S. Washington St. to S. Dakota St. Between 6th Avenue SE & 12th Avenue SE The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some… Read more »
UFCW reaches tentative contract deal with Smithfield, union to vote this week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The Sioux Falls Chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union has reached a tentative contract agreement with Smithfield Foods. UFCW President B.J. Motley says they’ll hold a meeting of Union members next week and then vote on the deal on Thursday June 17. He says the three main issues they… Read more »