PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Covid Relief Liaison Committee of the South Dakota legislature met Tuesday in Pierre and got an update on expected federal funding. Joey Knofczynski, a fiscal analyst with the Legislative Research Council, had federal funding totals coming to the state this year. Knofczynski says the state and local governments have some time to… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board heard about 90 minutes of sometimes emotional public input both opposed and in favor of a face mask requirement for students and staff at their special meeting Tuesday night. Michelle Graney is opposed to her kids wearing a face mask. Liz Fromboldt told the board that everyone should agree… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,069. The state had 578 new cases and 243 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,370. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Covid-19 infections related to the Delta variant are surging across the country and the region. Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton says they have seen the PCR positive test rate rise over the past three weeks from about three percent to nearly sixteen percent. Healy says the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – This week, nine soldiers with the South Dakota National Guard were activated to support Monument Health in their COVID-19 testing efforts. The soldiers were activated to Belle Fourche, Custer, Rapid City, Spearfish, and Sturgis. “Since the start of the pandemic, the State of South Dakota has worked with our hospital systems… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- In January 2020, 3M Aberdeen received a call to ramp up its production of N95 respirators due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty months later, the plant has produced its 1 billionth mask, a feat that would typically take as long as four years, according to a news release. In the past year… Read more »

  MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Those were the sounds at the conclusion of Monday’s emotional Mitchell School Board meeting after the board reinstated a mask mandate for the Mitchell School District.  The mandate will begin Wednesday and will be revisited on November 8th.  Masks will be required in all school district buildings from 7 AM until 4:30… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,069. The state had 1020 new cases and 309 recoveries, increasing active infections to 5,035. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Classes begin at Mount Marty University in Yankton this week. President Marc Long says they are starting the school year with relaxed Covid-19 protocols. Long says they will be actively watching for any changes. Long says they are trying to balance safety with a full campus experience. The last update from the state… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations stayed the same, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health through Friday. The death total currently at 2,067. The state had 463 new cases and 143 recoveries, increasing active infections to 4,326. Those hospitalized in connection… Read more »