PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Health Department is focused on getting COVID-19 vaccinations to those over 80 in the phase “1-D” portion of the immunization program. Many of those senior citizens don’t have internet access or a smart phone for notification. Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says they will use multiple resources to… Read more »
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
South Dakota Tourism has solid year despite pandemic
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 12.6 million visitors came to South Dakota in 2020, a decrease of only 13% from 2019. Gov. Kristi Noem says South Dakota ranked third-best in the country in domestic bookings. Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says they continue to use targeted messaging to reach people who want… Read more »
Officials beginning work on marijuana rules
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The legal minds in the South Dakota legislature are beginning the work of writing rules for the state’s new marijuana movements. Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, a member of the Judiciary Committee, says there are still many questions around the amendment and initiative. Cwach says they could put in code some… Read more »
Pace of vaccinations slower than some officials like
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota is in the top three states nationally in the percentage of COVID-19 vaccines distributed. There are still frustrations with the slow pace of immunizations. Liz Healy, infection control specialist with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says the state Department of Health is working to even out the distribution.… Read more »
Active COVID cases decrease by more than 300; no new deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Active COVID infections decreased by more than 300, hospitalizations remained nearly the same and there were no new deaths, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state reported 32 new confirmed cases and 359 recoveries, lowering active cases by 327 down to 3,678. Those hospitalized… Read more »
Winter Fun Day slated for Saturday, Feb. 6
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The annual Winter Fun Day is coming up on Saturday, Feb. 6. Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. on Manor Park. Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent with the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, said the day offers a variety of activities. There will also be a chance to try curling and… Read more »
Count of unsheltered homeless canceled in South Dakota
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — State officials have canceled the annual count of South Dakota’s unsheltered homeless population because of the coronavirus pandemic and other concerns. The count is usually done on the last Tuesday of January. Volunteers of America regional homeless services coordinator Sara Hornick says the Department of Housing and Urban Development made… Read more »
Montgomery’s expansion continues in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The decades-long relationship between Montgomery’s and Malchows will soon culminate in a 55,000 square foot showroom, slated to open this summer at 3502 7th Avenue SE. The same location, the former Office Max building between Target and Walmart, was the site of the Tom Malchow retirement sale that ended Jan.… Read more »
December sales tax collections 10% above 2019 as trend continues
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The state’s December sales tax report shows continued growth in sales tax revenue for Aberdeen. According to the report, which reflects sales taxes collected in October and reported to the state in November, Aberdeen’s collections were 10% higher than the December 2019 report. It shows $1,698,587 in sales… Read more »
House Majority Leader says he is willing to work with Democratic counterpart
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota lawmakers are back in Pierre for a four day week, with unlimited bill introductions wrapping up on Thursday. House Majority Leader, Kent Peterson of Salem, says he is ready to work with his Democratic counterpart. Peterson says lots of issues and more money are getting attention. Due to extra… Read more »