WATERTOWN, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to the Global Pandemic COVID-19 (Corona Virus), Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel has decided to take precautionary measures: 1. The casino beginning Sunday March 22, 2020 will be closing from 11 :59 PM – 8:00 AM for daily for deep cleaning and disinfecting period. All machines and high traffic… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Non-dissolving products can create sewer back-up issues
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – With temporary limited supplies of toilet paper, individuals have resorted to alternative options. It is important to remember that this practice not only negatively affects Aberdeen’s wastewater facility, but it can also have a significant impact on sewer lines within individual neighborhoods. Flushing non-dissolving products can damage pumping equipment and… Read more »
CEO of Board of Regents stepping down
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The executive director and CEO of the governing board for South Dakota’s six public universities will be stepping down. Paul Beran held the job with the Board of Regents since 2018. He will leave when his current contract expires at the end of June. He said in a statement that… Read more »
Avera announces COVID-19 protocol
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – As COVID-19 cases have now been reported in this region, Avera reminds the general public of what they need to know concerning this virus. COVID-19 symptoms and testing People who utilize Avera facilities for their health care who feel they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or who are displaying… Read more »
Roads to be closed Wednesday for work on sewer lines
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for work on sewer lines: 8th Avenue SE from S. Congress St. to Riverside Dr. and South Harrison Street from 7th Ave SE to 8th Ave SE Work is expected to last… Read more »
Crosswalk art to bring added color to downtown area
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Downtown Aberdeen is about to get some added color. A new project will take place this summer. Brodie Mueller of Dakota Territory Brewing Company talked about the event. Carly Pochop of Colorful Creations said this is a less expensive way to add flavor to the downtown area. Mueller said that artists… Read more »
Shrine Circus canceled for Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Events of the past few weeks have been changing rapidly, and we at Yelduz Shrine have been monitoring closely the developments regarding the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) outbreak. We wanted to let you know we plan to follow the guidance and suggestions of experts with the Federal, State, and Local health… Read more »
Family of NSU men’s basketball coach on House Hunters Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – An episode of HGTV’s “House Hunters” featuring the family of Northern State University’s men’s basketball coach is set to air this week. According to a “House Hunters” producer, the episode featuring Coach Saul and Nicole Phillips and their children is scheduled to air at 6 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, March 18.… Read more »
Noem signs bills worth more than $6 million into law
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has signed legislation that will kick in over $6.4 million to state programs including a new radio system for first responders and several new programs at state universities. The biggest-ticket item was $5.1 million to upgrade the radio system used by police, firefighters and other… Read more »
Corisca mans pleads not guilty to cattle Ponzi scheme
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man faces federal charges that he ran a multi-million-dollar cattle Ponzi scheme. A federal grand jury earlier this month indicted 58-year-old Robert Blom of Corsica on charges of wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering. Blom pleaded not guilty to the indictment Monday. The indictment alleges that… Read more »