PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Historic Preservation Office is working with a survey company in an effort to look for historic properties in Brule and Lyman Counties. Liz Almlie with the Historic Preservation Office says public input is encouraged. Almlie says Brule and Lyman Counties were due for another survey. Eligible properties need to fit… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Governor Noem blocks telemedicine abortions in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2021-12, which directs the South Dakota Department of Health to establish rules preventing telemedicine abortions in South Dakota. The executive order also restricts chemical abortions in the state. “The Biden Administration is continuing to overstep its authority and suppress legislatures that are standing up… Read more »
Avera to require full vaccination for COVID-19 by December 1st
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Avera Health announced Tuesday that it will require full vaccination for its physicians, employees and volunteers by Dec. 1, 2021. “As a health care ministry, Avera is called upon to provide a safe and protective environment for our patients, their families and our employees. This is consistent with… Read more »
September is Behavioral Health Recovery Month in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed September as Behavioral Health Recovery Month in South Dakota to help spread the message that hope, healing, and happiness are possible. Through the Department of Social Services (DSS), treatment for mental health issues and substance use disorders is available regardless of ability to pay. “We can… Read more »
Aberdeen Downtown Association conducting survey about two-way Main Street
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Those who want to provide input into whether to change the one-way configuration of Aberdeen’s Main Street can complete a survey. Sponsored by the Aberdeen Downtown Association, the survey can be found online at bit.ly/2WqBfnn. The survey collects some demographic information like name and affiliation with downtown and whether the respondent lives downtown. It also… 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, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health through Friday. The death total currently at 2,072. The state had 453 new cases and 239 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,182. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Aberdeen will host 9/11 memorial ceremony Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen will be host to one of 60 events aimed at remembering those who were lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Brown County Teen Court in Aberdeen was selected to host a 9/11 Flag of Honor Across America Memorial at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State… Read more »
South Dakota State Retirement system had a good 2020 year
PIERRE, S.D.- The South Dakota State Retirement System had a very good year and is fully funded. Executive Director Travis Almond gave a report to the legislatures Executive Board last week. Almond says they plan to stay fully funded. Almond says they have spent considerable time coming up with a contingency plan if investments fall.… Read more »
Group looking into rural communication in the US
RAPID CITY, S.D.(WNAX)- An instructor at the South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City is one of the university faculty in the nation invited to join a new cohort of rural scholars based at Tarleton State University’s Rural Communication Institute. Bryce Tellman says the group is focused on the future of rural areas and… Read more »
ACLU is watching the South Dakota Redistricting process
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The House and Senate Redistricting Committees of the South Dakota legislature, along with the Rapid City subcommittee will meet again this week. The ACLU of South Dakota is watching the process carefully. Candi Brings Plenty says they are concerned with the tight timeline of the committees and native representation. Brings Plenty says the… Read more »