ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Avera Health began accepting homemade masks a couple of weeks ago to help medical workers in the fight against COVID-19. Amy Blackstone, Avera Foundation Director, is grateful for the outpouring of support. She said the need remains high. Mask patterns can be found at multiple sites. Blackstone said that people have… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Chamber leader says cuts likely in state budget
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A near halt in business statewide will cause a severe jolt to state revenues this year. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says a special session of the legislature will be critical. Owen, a long-time legislative lobbyist, says lawmakers may have to adjust the current… Read more »
American Red Cross still serving communities during COVID-19
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Even during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, emergencies don’t stop and neither does the work of the American Red Cross. Local volunteers are still at work providing care and comfort after disasters, such as home fires. In the month of March, Red Cross disaster workers responded to 43 incidents in… Read more »
Hughes County officials looking at distance voting
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Hughes County officials are trying to wrap their hands around conducting elections in the new environment of social distancing. County Manager Kevin Hipple told Hughes County Commissioners Monday night that absentee balloting must be required to be available at the Hughes County Courthouse. Hughes County Auditor Jane Naylor says the Secretary… Read more »
City Council adopts stricter COVID-19 ordinance
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council has adopted a new COVID-19 ordinance enacting stricter guidelines for local businesses to follow. In a special meeting on Tuesday, the council adopted a city ordinance that essential closes restaurants, bars and casinos, coffee house, gentlemen’s club, etc., to dine-in customers, but does not prohibit drive-through, curbside… Read more »
Brown County selects surge sites
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, Brown County and hospital officials have identified surge sites. These sites will provide additional beds for the hospitals if they become necessary with increased cases of COVID-19. The sites are awaiting approval from state officials, which could some yet this week. Brown County Emergency… Read more »
Noem declares Wednesday as Day of Prayer
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Governor Kristi Noem has declared Wednesday, April 8 as a Day of Prayer in South Dakota. Noem talked about the proclamation during her daily press conference on Tuesday. She said also went over the guidelines for her executive order in Minnehaha and Lincoln counties, which have the most positive cases of… Read more »
At least two Tribal governments enforcing COVID ‘road checks’
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – At least two Tribal governments in South Dakota are now enforcing COVID ‘road checks’ upon entering reservation boundaries in the state. The Oglala Sioux Tribe in southwestern South Dakota and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in central and northwestern South Dakota have both set up roadside checkpoints for vehicles entering reservation… Read more »
Thune talks about economic recovery package
WASHINGTON, D.C. (DRG News) – South Dakota Senator John Thune has been serving as one of the state’s three members in the U.S. Congress for about 25 years. In that time, he says he’s experienced historic events, but nothing like the current global COVID-19 pandemic and the recently passed $2.2-trillion economic recovery package. He says… Read more »
Rounds, Johnson to host townhall calls Wednesday
WASHINGTON, D.C. (DRG News) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds and Congressman Dusty Johnson will each host a live, toll-free tele-townhall tomorrow (April 8) to discuss the response to COVID-19. Johnson will be joined by Governor’s Office of Economic Development commissioner Steve Westra who will discuss state efforts. This call begins at 3:30pm CT/2:30pm MT.… Read more »