ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Brown County gained three positive cases of COVID-19 during the weekend, according to Saturday and Sunday reports from the South Dakota Department of Health. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman said one positive COVID-19 case in the county has been attributed to an employee of Molded Fiber Glass. “They did report in one… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota this week
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – While the public’s attention is currently focused elsewhere, South Dakota officials say it’s still time to start preparing for this summer’s eventual severe weather. The National Weather Service has designated next week, April 20-24, as Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota. Tina Titze, director of the South Dakota Office… Read more »
One killed in motorcycle crash north of Viborg
VIBORG, S.D. (Press Release) – A 55-year-old man died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash north of Viborg. The name of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 2015 Victory Magnum motorcycle was southbound on South Dakota Highway 19 when the driver lost… Read more »
National Guard selects locations in Sioux Falls, Rapid City
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem announced that the South Dakota National Guard has selected locations in Sioux Falls and Rapid City to assist in the COVID-19 response. “South Dakota is ready to respond to the future peak of COVID-19 cases,” Noem said. “We’re thankful for the National Guard’s hard work to help… Read more »
Emergency Operations Center will monitor DemKota Ranch Beef situation
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Brown County Emergency Management Operations Center) – South Dakota state health officials have confirmed one (1) positive case of COVID-19 at DemKota Ranch Beef located in Aberdeen. The current situation will be closely monitored and new information will be released as it becomes available; the Emergency Operations Center will be assisting with coordination… Read more »
One confirmed COVID-19 case at DemKota Ranch Beef
American News Photo by John Davis ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – State health officials have confirmed one of the new COVID-19 cases reported in Brown County is an employee at DemKota Ranch Beef. South Dakota gained 100 new cases, bringing the state’s total to 1,411 , according to testing data released by the South Dakota Department… Read more »
Gilbertson hits career milestone
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson hit a career milestone today — 25 years serving on the state Supreme Court. Gilbertson says the state’s top court wears two hats. For the last 19 years, he has served as Chief Justice. Gilbertson says next week, the Court will do… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 12:15 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 12:15 this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net
Media availability call at 11:45 on all Hub City Radio stations
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 across all Hub City Radio stations.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare in Watertown to start Abbott COVID-19 testing
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has said that the curve is bending across South Dakota and that the numbers of projected hospital beds and ventilators has been reduced to half of what it was initially. Prairie Lakes Healthcare President and CEO, K.C. DeBoer says they will be ready to handle a… Read more »