PIERRE, S.D. (KBHB) – Another day of no changes in coronavirus numbers in South Dakota. That’s due to a delay in testing because of a lack of necessary supplies. The COVID-19 count remains at 11. Noem says they will resume testing today. Due to the temporary delay in testing, the number of pending cases continued… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
COVID-19 testing in South Dakota to resume
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem says South Dakota has obtained more supplies to run tests for COVID-19. The state lab will be prioritizing tests for people deemed to be at high risk of the coronavirus. There are 402 tests waiting at the lab. She hasn’t said how many tests the lab will… Read more »
Sombke says producers getting hurt by packers
CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Trade Commission says the USDA needs to go back and rewrite its proposed farmer fair practice rules that would amend federal protections for independent producers from dealings with large meatpackers. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke agrees and says consumers and producers are getting gouged while packers are… Read more »
Thune outlines details of response act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. Senate passed a $100 billion rescue plan and started talks on another that could top $1 trillion. South Dakota Senator John Thune outlined some of what in contained in the bill. Thune says they are negotiating on the massive recovery bill. That bill could include direct payments to taxpayers.… Read more »
Chamber leader calls session productive
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The main run of the 2020 South Dakota legislative session turned out to be pretty productive. Dave Owen is President of the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a long time legislative observer. Owen says several of their issues got through this year. Owen says legislators debated and then defeated… Read more »
Circuit judge rules in favor of Brookings County in jail expansion
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – A circuit court judge rules in favor of Brookings County and says the construction of a jail expansion may move forward. That ruling came down Friday in the case of Brookings County versus the City of Brookings. A year ago, the City Council voted 5-2 to head to court for a… Read more »
Blood donations essential for health care systems
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – There are many facets to dealing with the COVID-19 virus and one of those impacted in a major way is Vitalant Blood Services. Abbie Arneson, Senior Donor Recruiter for Vitlant, stopped short of calling the need critical, but said there as never been a need for blood quite like the present.… Read more »
Catholic Schools to start virtual learning setting on Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Catholic Schools will be back in session next week, although it won’t be in a traditional school setting. Tim Weisz, Aberdeen Roncalli Superintendent, talked about the changes. Learning will take place solely through online communication. He said provisions have been made to make sure every student has access to… Read more »
Sioux Falls Regional Airport sees 50 percent reduction in passengers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls Regional Airport is seeing a 50 percent or more reduction in passenger volume since the Coronavirus Crisis kicked in. Airport Manager Dan Letiller says the decline could grow bigger in the coming weeks. He says the 50 percent decline equates to the loss of 2,000 in-bound and… Read more »
No delay of checks from South Dakota Retirement System
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – People receiving checks from the South Dakota Retirement System will not see a delay in service because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but members will experience temporary changes in operations. Executive director Travis Almond says they remain focused on long-term sustainability and the delivery of adequate benefits to members. He says… Read more »