ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department would like to notify all interested tennis players that sign-up for the Men’s and Women’s Spring Tennis League is currently going on. Persons interested in participating in the spring league must register at the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry office by 5:00 pm on Tuesday,… Read more »
News Year: 2021
SDSU President reacts to the signing of the “Freedom Scholarships” bill
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Governor Kristi Noem signed the bill authorizing the “Freedom Scholarships” at a ceremony in Sioux Falls last week. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says it’s a major achievement. T. Denny Sanford is donating one hundred million dollars to the endowment fund matched with fifty million dollars from the state and fifty… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 COVID-19 related death over the weekend
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Over the weekend the state reported 1 new COVID-related death(in Brown County), while active cases increased while hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,923. The state had 250 new cases and 237 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,244. Those… Read more »
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce promoting National Ag Day coming up on Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- National Ag Day is coming up Tuesday here in Aberdeen. Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Director of Public Relations, Lisa Anderson tells us where it will be taking place. Anderson tells us why the booths at both locations will be empty. VP of Business Solutions at Farm Credit Services, Jamie Jones explains how technology… Read more »
Demolition underway now at Loudres Hall
ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenNews)- A portion of Third Avenue Southeast is now closed to allow for building demolition. Avera St. Luke’s Hospital announced earlier this month plans to demolish Lourdes Hall and the walkway connecting Lourdes Hall to the main Avera St. Luke’s facility. Third Avenue from South State Street to South Lloyd Street closed and continuing… Read more »
SD Bill allowing banks to accept money received from medical marijuana awaiting Governor’s signature
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- After the legislature was unable to agree on a delay, medical marijuana will become legal on July first. Voters approved “IM26” last November, setting up the process. The legislature did pass a bill allowing banks to handle money from medical marijuana businesses. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says they were heavily… Read more »
Yankton School District opposed to bill not allowing transgenders to play in girl sports
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- A bill dealing with women’s sports and trans gender students is on Governor Kristi Noem’s desk, waiting on a decision. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says local districts can deal with these type of issues. Kindle says it creates anxiety and extra work for all involved. Kindle says school districts don’t need this… Read more »
Mount Marty to receive $1.7 million from American Rescue Plan
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Under the “American Rescue Plan” passed by Congress last week, Mount Marty University in Yankton will get just over $1.7 million dollars. President Marc Long says the uses will be split. Long says it is definitely a budget booster. Long says they do have some Covid related costs the money will help cover.… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 3 COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 3 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations stayed about the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,922. The state had 207 new cases and 209 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 2,233. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »
Yankton to host the NFAA Indoor National Championship Tournament in Archery
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The National Field Archery Association Indoor National Championship Tournament will be held this weekend in Yankton. NFAA Communications Manager Kasi Haberman says the event was a late addition. Haberman says they had to scramble to get ready. Over seven hundred archers are expected and Haberman says they will bring a crowd with them.… Read more »