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 »
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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 »
Governor Noem Returns HB 1217 to Legislature, Suggests Style and Form Changes
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Noem returned HB 1217 to the South Dakota Legislature with Style and Form suggestions. Specifically, the Governor suggests four Style and Form changes to address the potential unintended consequences of HB 1217 as originally enrolled. Governor Noem’s Full Letter: Dear Legislators, I respectfully return to you House Bill 1217… Read more »
Thune Secures Several Key Agriculture Subcommittee Assignments
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)— U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a longtime member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, was recently chosen to serve on several key agriculture subcommittees: the Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management; the Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources; and the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Local Food Systems,… Read more »