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 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations.
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Noem asking for national assistance in checkpoint dispute
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The stand off continues between the State of South Dakota and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe over check points on highways through the reservation. Governor Kristi Noem says continued talks have changed nothing. Noem says she has turned to state and federal authorities for help. Noem says they have posted related documents… Read more »
Man suspected of vandalizing art sculptures in Sioux Falls arrested in Alaska
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — A man suspected of vandalizing an exhibit of outdoor art sculptures in Sioux Falls has been arrested in Alaska. The 35-year-old man is being held on a felony charge of intentional damage to property between $100,000 and $500,000. Minnehaha County State’s Attorney Crystal Johnson said the man was arrested… Read more »
SDSU making plans for fall semester
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – South Dakota State University officials are making plans for the fall semester return of students. SDSU President Barry Dunn says it remains a fluid process, but they’ve formed a “Jacks R Back” task force as they begin to get campus back in gear. Students will move in sometime in mid to… Read more »
Smithfield Foods plant workers cheered as they return to work
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Employees at a Smithfield pork processing plant in South Dakota where a coronavirus outbreak infected over 800 people saw something new as they showed up to work. They were greeted Wednesday by nearly a dozen Sioux Falls residents with thank you signs, cheers and waves. The event was organized by… Read more »
Northwestern girl takes second place in Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced Kenzee Schafer, from Wessington Springs, as the winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for South Dakota. Schafer won for her oil and acrylic painting, “Pride.” Schafer is a junior at Wessington Springs High School, taught by art teacher is Alicia Roesler. The… Read more »
State begins testing all residents of nursing homes, assisted living centers
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Testing of all residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers in South Dakota began this week. Doug Ekeren of Yankton Heads up the Long Term Care Advisory Task Force. Ekeren says the testing sets a starting point. Ekeren says residents can opt out of the tests if they want. The… Read more »
Schools starting to evaluate period of distance learning
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Now that the school year has officially wrapped up, Yankton Superintendent Wayne Kindle says teachers and administrators along with parents will evaluate how the final quarter was handled. Students were sent home on March 13 due to the pandemic and finished the year with online only classes. Kindle says there was… Read more »
DTOM 22/0 Veterans Ranch busy providing support services
WARNER, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The coronavirus pandemic has impacted nearly every organization in one way or another. DTOM 22/0 Veterans Ranch, located between Aberdeen and Warner, has felt the crunch. Chris Reder, Founder and CEO of the ranch, said while funding is down activity is actually up. The therapy is provided by a horse at… Read more »
Trail of Governors statue unveiling postponed
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Trail of Governors statue unveiling ceremony planned for next month (June 12) in Pierre has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Foundation Board planned to unveil life-size bronze statues honoring Govs. Charles Sheldon (2nd), Coe Crawford (6th) and Carl Gunderson (11th). Foundation board president Rick Jensen says… Read more »