RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Following two weeks of sometimes contentious discussions at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, or COP26, the path away from fossil fuel usage remains unclear. Eight of the events attendees, representatives from the Rapid City-based NDN Collective Climate Justice team, have returned home and are now assessing the path forward. One team… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
Weather will not be a factor this holiday week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- It looks like the holiday week weather will be very quiet. Matthew Meyers at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says they don’t see any real chances of rain or snow. Meyers says the cold front that does come through won’t do much more than drop temperatures a bit. The Climate… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 4 new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 4 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,309. The state had 415 new cases and 366 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,865. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
Small Business Saturday coming up on November 27th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Tis the season to celebrate old traditions – and make new ones. And, whether you buy a festive sweater from a local boutique or grab a hot cocoa from your favorite cafe, your support makes the holidays even happier for small businesses. And don’t forget: This year Small Business Saturday® falls on… Read more »
Salvation Army, Ramkota, & Minervas to offer free Thanksgiving meals Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Salvation Army, Best Western Ramkota and Minervas are once again teaming up for their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Feed. If you need a meal or want to pick up a meal for someone else, meals will be packaged for pick up on Wednesday, November 24th. Come through the Best Western Ramkota Convention… Read more »
Decorate for the Chamber’s annual business holiday lighting contest
ABERDEEN, S.D(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Enhance Aberdeen Committee invites all Aberdeen businesses to participate in their annual holiday lighting & decorating contest. Both inside and outside decorations will be considered, as long as the display is visible from the street. A photo of the exterior of each business being nominated should… Read more »
More reactions to the legislative map used for future elections
NEW HOLLAND, S.D.(WNAX)- With a new legislative map in place for next year, some South Dakota legislators will be swapping districts. Representative Marty Overweg of New Holland landed in a new district. Overweg says he will work with the people in his current district through the 2022 legislative session. Overweg says he plans to run… Read more »
COVID Relief Liaison Committee hear plans on money to be used for tourism
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Covid Relief Liaison Committee of the South Dakota legislature heard plans from state agencies on how to spend almost one billion dollars in federal relief dollars. Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says they have plans to expand the state’s marketing. Hagen says they have a new campaign in the works. Hagen says… Read more »
Cattle Producers trying to recover after a long summer
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A long summer has left South Dakota cattle ranchers reeling, with some multi-generational producers being forced out of the industry entirely. South Dakota Stockgrowers Association executive director James Halverson said a few policy items could help the industry find balance moving forward. Despite this, some of the issues facing producers are entirely… Read more »
La Nina’s impact on the weather for the winter
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- Climate watchers say we should start to feel more of the impacts of a growing La Nina in the next few months. A La Nina occurs when southern Pacific Ocean surface temperatures cool and that has an impact on North American weather. Nebraska State Climatologist Martha Shulski moderated this month’s North Central Region… Read more »