ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Flexible learning opportunities and e-learning are new catchphrases at schools as districts look at being closed for a second week. Gov. Kristi Noem’s closure orders have been in response to concerns about COVID-19. There will be no K-12 in-person classes in South Dakota before March 30. In response, some schools are… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Applications for Billie Sutton Leadership Institute open April 1
BURKE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Billie Sutton Leadership Institute has announced that fellowship applications for a second class of leaders will open April 1, 2020. Last spring, Billie Sutton, former state senator and 2018 candidate for governor of South Dakota, launched the non-partisan Sutton Leadership Institute dedicated to inspiring and preparing the next generation… Read more »
South Dakota reports three more cases of COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota State Health Lab got more supplies to be able to test more coronavirus samples. Governor Kristi Noem says more positives turned up. Noem says the new positive cases were clustered. Noem says they will be investigating the new positive cases. Noem says they expect more positive cases as… Read more »
Warrant out for Twohearts
ABERDEEN, S.D. (APD Facebook Post) – Darrell Twohearts, 40, is wanted for Brown County warrants involving aggravated assault and possession of a controlled substance. He is believed to be armed. If you see him, please do not approach him. Call law enforcement immediately. You can reach dispatch at 626-7911.
Johnson hearing from livestock producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he is hearing from livestock producers and is looking to get them some help. Cash prices for livestock have crashed following the coronavirus outbreak while retail demand increases. Johnson says the U.S. Ag Department has programs in place that could be adapted. Johnson says there… Read more »
Funding will help with staff and students for SDSU vet program
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed legislation authorizing $250,000 for the Veterinary Medical School program at South Dakota State University. SDSU President Barry Dunn says the funding will help the school hire faculty and get students signed up for the program. He says their goal is to keep more students… Read more »
Qualm would like to return to Pierre in different role
PLATTE, S.D. (WNAX) – House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte is term limited in that body this year but wants to return to Pierre. He has filed to run for the Senate in District 21. Incumbent Senator Rocky Blare of Ideal has now filed to run for the House. Qualm says they talked about… Read more »
Sturgis implementing ‘Good Deed Initiative’
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – In response to the Coronavirus, the city of Sturgis is implementing what it calls a “Good Deed Initiative,” – an effort to try and stop the spread of COVID-19 to those people it hits the hardest. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says the initiative will assist high-risk residents who are age… Read more »
Businesses adapting to help serve customers
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Businesses in South Dakota are making all sorts of changes to keep serving customers in these days of social distancing. Curb-side service, for example. Nathan Sanderson, President of the State Retailers Association talked about that service. Sanderson says some grocery stores have started reserved shopping hours for the elderly and others,… Read more »
DSS has resources available to help deal with stress of COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – With school cancelled for two weeks in South Dakota and other social distancing techniques being strongly recommended for the foreseeable future, children might feel anxious, isolated and depressed. The Department of Social Services (DSS) has resources available to help kids and adults alike deal with the stress of the COVID-19… Read more »