YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota legislative session starts next week in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Representative-elect Mike Stevens of Yankton says he hasn’t seen the safety rules, yet. Stevens says there will be changes for the legislative staff. Stevens says they also will allow legislators to speak and vote remotely if… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Skate lessons start Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It’s officially winter and those looking to do some skating will have some opportunities to get on the ice. The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is offering skate lessons starting on Monday, Jan. 11. Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent, provides the details. Cost for a session is $18. There is also… Read more »
Proof of citizenship will not be needed to get vaccinations in Nebraska
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – A spokesman for Governor Pete Ricketts says proof of American citizenship will not be needed to get COVID-19 vaccinations in Nebraska. The issue came up during a news conference when Ricketts was asked if workers in meatpacking plants would be on a priority list for vaccinations. Ricketts said only legal workers… Read more »
S.D. Congressional delegation taken to safe location
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO) – South Dakota’s Congressional delegation has been taken to a safe location as a riot continues in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington. KELO.com News received confirmation from a member of Sen. Mike Rounds’ staff and a member of Sen. Thune’s staff. KELO.com News has left a voicemail with Rep. Dusty… Read more »
Avera welcoming Dr. Mark Hager, psychiatrist
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Avera St. Luke’s is pleased to welcome Mark Hager, MD, to Avera Medical Group Psychiatry. Dr. Hager will begin providing compassionate care to patients on Monday, Jan. 11. He specializes in caring for individuals with mental health needs such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, developmental disabilities, schizophrenia… Read more »
SD adds six more deaths; active infections up, hospitalizations down
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state added six more COVID-related deaths, and saw an increase in active infections and a decrease in hospitalizations, according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (which included one in McPherson County) moved the state’s overall death total to 1,519. There were 607 new… Read more »
Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol, clash with police
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Donald Trump police. Dozens of people breached security perimeters at the Capitol and lawmakers inside the House chamber were told to put on gas masks as tear gas was fired in the Rotunda. Lawmakers… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:30 on KSDN
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:30 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Glenna Fouberg, known as ‘Mrs. Education,’ dies
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – A longtime educator and inductee into state and local halls of fame has died from complications related to COVID-19. Glenna Fouberg, 78, of Aberdeen was named among the 2020 inductees into the South Dakota Hall of Fame and the Central High School Hall of Fame. Known as “Mrs.… Read more »
Banner announces expansion in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Trent Abrego Tabrego@gannett.com) – Banner Engineering’s production facility in Aberdeen will be adding 30,000 square feet to the west end of the existing building. The expansion, announced Wednesday, will increase the production floor space by 50%, according to a news release. The project is in the initial stages of soliciting bids and working… Read more »