STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – After years of work, the Sturgis Aquatics Committee presented their plan for the Sturgis Lakeside Adventure Park to the City Council Monday night. With an initial cost of $3.55 million dollars, a lot still needs to be considered before any work begins on the project, which will be located at the Sturgis… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Chris Nelson talks about whether he will run for PUC again in 2022
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Chairman Chris Nelson spoke to the Yankton County Republican Party Monday night. He says its a signal about his intentions for next year. Nelson says if he wants to run again he will need republican delegates support. Nelson ran for the republican nomination for Congress in 2010, losing… Read more »
Health care workers praised on how they handled COVID-19
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Most health care facilities and workers have been dealing with the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic for over a year. Tim Rave, President of the South Dakota Association of Health Care Organizations, says those workers really stepped up. Rave says it was a front line learning experience. Rave says providers adapted as the… Read more »
Thune in Ipswich, Faulkton, Mellette Wednesday
U.S. Sen. John Thune will be in Ipswich, Faulkton and Mellette Wednesday, according to a news release from his office. Thune will begin in Ipswich with a 10 a.m. tour of the Tiger Post after school program, 309 Seventh St., followed by a meeting with community leaders at 10:15 a.m. at Sylte Farms Corporate Office,… Read more »
70th National Day of Prayer event is Thursday in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- For the 70th annual National Day of Prayer, seven local speakers will assemble at the Aberdeen First United Methodist Church to celebrate this year’s theme: Lord Pour Out Your Love, Life and Liberty. Typically, the event is at a neutral site like the Aberdeen fire station. But COVID-19 has changed that,… Read more »
Governor Noem talks tourism in the state at Mt. Rushmore
MT. RUSHMORE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and state Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen made stops at Mt Rushmore and in Sioux Falls Monday to mark “National Travel and Tourism Week.” Noem, at Mt Rushmore, says the state has a great story to tell visitors. Noem says tourism is critical to the state’s economy.… Read more »
Masks optional at NSU, other BOR universities starting May 10
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – With spring semester coming to an end, the South Dakota Board of Regents has announced a first step toward normal operations for Northern State University and the five other regental institutions. Starting Monday, May 10, NSU and the other BOR universities will become “mask optional” environments. Social distancing restrictions will also… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 COVID-19 related deaths for the weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths for the weekend, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,973. The state had 229 new cases and 293 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,445. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »
Thunder Road celebrating National Miniature Golf Day on Saturday
Aberdeen, SD(Press Release) – Thunder Road is celebrating National Miniature Golf Day on Saturday, May 8th as a kickoff to the 2021 season and a fun way to honor one of America’ favorite pastimes, miniature golf. Thunder Road will continue the festivities on Sunday by honoring moms with a free attraction for Mother’s Day. National… Read more »
YAPA May membership drive underway
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- During the month of May, all youth who sign up for a YAPA Membership will be entered into a drawing to win a brand new pair of Apple AirPods. YAPA Memberships are free to area youth ages 11-17. Parent/Guardian must be present to sign up. Once you’re a member, you’ll have access… Read more »