ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Brown County Fair Board decision has not changed since the June 9 county commission meeting. Last week, the Brown County Commission heard the fair board’s unanimous recommendation to not have a county fair this year. But much of the discussion by commissioners broached the topic of possibly still… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Game, Fish and Parks reopening today
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks offices re-open statewide today. GFP Secretary Kelly Hepler says offices have precautions in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 including spacing markers, sneeze guards and staff wearing masks when interacting with the public in spaces where a six foot distance can’t be maintained.… Read more »
Active cases of COVID-19 continue to drop
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The number of active cases of COVID-19 continues to drop. The Department of Health reported today 30 new confirmed cases as well as 62 new recoveries, lowering the active cases down to 892. One week ago, that number stood at 1,003. South Dakota also has 1,046 new negative tests. The death… Read more »
Media availability call at 11:45 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 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
Today is Elder Abuse Awareness Day
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Today is Elder Abuse Awareness Day in South Dakota. South Dakota Department of Human Services Division of Long-Term Services Director Yvette Thomas says the designation provides an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of the older population throughout the state. Thomas says caregiver stress… Read more »
Power outage impacts residents in southwest Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Some local residents got their work week off to an interesting start this morning. Power was lost to roughly 1,200 residents between 6 and 8 a.m. in the southwest part of the city. Tom Glanzer, Community Relations Manager for Northwestern Energy, explained what happened. Glanzer said the company’s workers were able… Read more »
Aberdeen schools planning for fall classes
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – While the complete changes to be made as safety measures against COVID-19 are still unknown, discussions are happening. At Aberdeen Public, Superintendent Becky Guffin said a 70-member committee has been subdivided into three committees looking at instruction; facilities and logistics; and policy and governance. Parents within the district… Read more »
6-week-old boy dies are being attacked by family dog
HARTFORD, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a 6-week-old boy in southeastern South Dakota died after he was attacked by a dog. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office says authorities responded to a call in Hartford Thursday and discovered the infant with “several bite wounds.” The child was taken by helicopter to a hospital, where he died… Read more »
Thune says too early to tell about fall elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – A Des Moines Register poll released over the weekend shows Democrat challenger Theresa Greenfield with a 46-43 percent lead over incumbent Republican Senator Joni Ernst. That could set the stage for a Democratic takeover of the Senate in November. South Dakota Senator John Thune, the number two Republican in the Senate,… Read more »
Cattlemen’s leader says eligibility changes needed in assistance program
ST. ONGE, S.D. (WNAX) – The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association has sent a letter to Congressional leaders asking for further pandemic relief as well as changes to the CFAP (coronavirus food assistance program) to help those cattle producers hit hard by COVID 19. Association Vice President and South Dakota cattleman Justin Tupper (of St. Onge) says… Read more »