PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Many of those in the legal system are hearing the cries for justice following the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis Police. Steven Jensen, who will be the next Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court, says the need for change is apparent. Jensen says there are… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
SDSU officials planning for return of students in August
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – South Dakota State University officials continue their planning for the return of students with classes set to begin August 19. New student orientation will take place virtually next week with pre-taped tours and administration and faculty presentations. When students physically return to campus, some will likely be infected with the new… Read more »
Inspection of Meridian Bridge to be put off for now
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The double deck, Meridian Bridge over the Missouri River at Yankton was reopened as a walking-biking bridge in 2011, after the new, four lane Discovery Bridge was completed. Officials with the City of Yankton, the owner of the Meridian Bridge have been talking about doing an underwater inspection of the bridge… Read more »
SBA lenders in South Dakota make 18 years of SBA loans in nine weeks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) South Dakota District Office announced that SD lenders have approved 21,154 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling over $1.6 billion throughout the state. This volume of loan approvals equates to approximately 18 years of annual SBA loan approvals in SD made in less… Read more »
15 lose jobs with Northern cuts
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Northern State University eliminated 15 positions recently as part of its continuing effort to address budget challenges. President Tim Downs shared the news with the campus by email. That statement was shared with the American News this week. In the email, Downs said the 15 people who were… Read more »
Aberdeen Area Community Foundation grants support local needs
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – So far in 2020, the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation made five grants to local organizations to advance their programming and meet needs in the Aberdeen area. Early in the year, the AACF approved grants to support the BIG Idea Competition and the Fallout Creative Community. The BIG Idea Competition, a… Read more »
State reports largest one-day total of negative COVID-19 tests
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota had its highest one-day total of negative tests since COVID-19 testing began the numbers showed today. The state reported 3,876 new negative tests to run its overall total to 47,376. There were 87 new confirmed cases to along with 79 new recoveries, leaving the state’s active cases at 1,020.… Read more »
Commission to hear update on Brown County Fair Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Brown County commissioners will hear an update Tuesday about this year’s fair. They’ll continue discussion about a bid to improve drainage around the grandstand and stage at the fairgrounds. Fair Manager Derek Ricci said fair committees weighed in and shared ideas about whether to have this year’s event… Read more »
Redfield DSS office open by appointment
REDFIELD, S.D. (Press Release) –The Department of Social Services (DSS) office in Redfield will begin opening to the public by appointment only starting Friday, June 5. “While DSS staff have been working remotely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to serve the people of South Dakota, we will begin reopening offices to the public on an appointment-only… Read more »
Ticket lottery for fireworks begins on Friday
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – After being gone for almost a decade, the Independence Day Fireworks Display returns to Mount Rushmore this year. Last month (May 1), President Donald Trump announced he plans to be in South Dakota to witness the return of the patriotic display. State Tourism Sec. Jim Hagen says you will need… Read more »