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 »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
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 »
Sign up for Adult Summer Tennis League is underway
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 Adult Summer Tennis Leagues is currently going on. The league has flights for men’s and women’s singles and doubles, as well as mixed doubles. Persons interested in participating in this year’s league must… Read more »
Walk-ins welcome at Avera St. Luke’s May 6th COVID-19 Vaccination
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Avera St. Luke’s will once again host people for walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations during itsclinic Thursday, May 6. Walk-ins will be welcome from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Scheduled appointments are available. In fact, Avera encourages people to self-schedule appointments at avera.org/covid-vaccine. Vaccination clinics are held inside the Avera Human Performance Center,… Read more »
Employers having hard time getting employees due to low unemployment rate in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Whether its small businesses or large manufacturers in South Dakota, the main complaint is the same. That’s Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, who says employers are expanding their worker search. Sanderson says many businesses are working to hang on to their current employees. The State Department of Labor… Read more »