ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:30 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live on 930-102.1 KSDN.
News Author: Dave Vilhauer
Deck the Halls taking on new look this year
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Avera Foundation will once again host its annual Deck the Halls event, but this year’s version will look a bit different. Because of the current pandemic, the event will be virtual. While there will be a new twist on festivities, the financial needs remain the same, according to Amy Blackstone… Read more »
Strider bikes donated to schools across South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Kindergarten classes at Stanley County Elementary School in Fort Pierre and St. Joseph School in Pierre were surprised Monday by a donation of around 20 Strider bikes. Strider creator Ryan McFarland from Rapid City created the first Strider Bike in his garage in Rapid City in 2007. McFarland says the… Read more »
South Dakota prisoner dies due to COVID-19 complications
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota has reported its first case of a prison inmate dying due to complications from COVID-19. The Department of Corrections report posted Monday showed that the inmate was being housed at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield. The update did not say how old the person was or… Read more »
Ellsworth, Minneapolis St. Paul are ‘red’ Air Force bases
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota and the Minneapolis St. Paul Air Reserve Base in Minnesota are among nine U.S. Air Force bases in the world that have been categorized as a “red” installation due to the rise of active COVID-19 cases in areas surrounding the bases. The U.S.… Read more »
Johnson to be at bike delivery
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson will attend a bike delivery in Aberdeen this morning. BNSF Railway Foundation donated two complete All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-To-Ride Programs, including Strider Bikes, helmets, and curriculum to the Aberdeen School District. The donation also provided significant funding for a third program in the district.… Read more »
Federal Reserve continues to be very active
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – While Congress argues over the next economic stimulus plan, other parts of the federal government are pumping aid out to states and businesses. Creighton University Professor Ernie Goss says the Federal Reserve continues to be very active. Goss says the economic rebound appears to be slower than many had expected. While… Read more »
Pandemic having an impact on city workers in Yankton
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on Yankton city workers. City Manager Amy Leon says they are dealing with more positive contacts and cases. Leon says they need public cooperation. Leon says they have to maintain critical services. The city has about 150 full and part-time employees.
Sombke says state needs to approve Medicaid Expansion
CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – The major concern for one South Dakota Farm group is the need for affordable health care for farmers and ranchers. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says the state needs to approve Medicaid Expansion to help those who aren’t covered. He says many without coverage are farmers. Sombke says his… Read more »
Legislators preparing for 2021 session
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislators are preparing for the 2021 session that begins on Jan. 12. Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton, who will be moving to the Senate in January, says she is very concerned about community health care providers. Hunhoff says health care workers are very stressed. Hunhoff says there will be… Read more »