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Supreme Court upholds termination of Avera nurse

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court says a Sioux Falls hospital did not wrongfully fire a nurse after finding errors in her log of medication. Avera McKennan Hospital terminated Stephanie Henning in 2016 after a routine medication log check turned up missing opioid pills. Henning denied wrongdoing and sued Avera, claiming… Read more »

Supreme Court upholds termination of Avera nurse

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court says a Sioux Falls hospital did not wrongfully fire a nurse after finding errors in her log of medication. Avera McKennan Hospital terminated Stephanie Henning in 2016 after a routine medication log check turned up missing opioid pills. Henning denied wrongdoing and sued Avera, claiming… Read more »

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Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN

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 on 930-102.1 KSDN.

Media availability call at 11:45 on KSDN

Capitol Building SD

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 on 930-102.1 KSDN.

Commission looking into options for August event

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Brown County Commission voted Tuesday to postpone this year’s Brown County Fair to next year based on an unanimous recommendation from the Brown County Fair Board. The commission also decided to look into options for having some sort of event at the fairgrounds during that time frame to replace the… Read more »

Commission looking into options for August event

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Brown County Commission voted Tuesday to postpone this year’s Brown County Fair to next year based on an unanimous recommendation from the Brown County Fair Board. The commission also decided to look into options for having some sort of event at the fairgrounds during that time frame to replace the… Read more »

Tobin says more turnover needed in legislature

WINNER, S.D. (WNAX) – One of the big winners in the June second primary was Erin Tobin of Winner. She defeated current House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte in the District 21 Senate primary by a 61-39 percent margin. Tobin says there needs to be more turnover in the legislature. Tobin says there could… Read more »

Tobin says more turnover needed in legislature

WINNER, S.D. (WNAX) – One of the big winners in the June second primary was Erin Tobin of Winner. She defeated current House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte in the District 21 Senate primary by a 61-39 percent margin. Tobin says there needs to be more turnover in the legislature. Tobin says there could… Read more »

Maher new Executive Director of Board of Regents

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls Schools Superintendent Brian Maher says he’s excited about taking over as the new Executive Director of the South Dakota State Board of Regents. Dr. Maher said that he’s looking forward to the transition from K-12 education to higher education. Maher has been Sioux Falls Schools Chief for five… Read more »

Maher new Executive Director of Board of Regents

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls Schools Superintendent Brian Maher says he’s excited about taking over as the new Executive Director of the South Dakota State Board of Regents. Dr. Maher said that he’s looking forward to the transition from K-12 education to higher education. Maher has been Sioux Falls Schools Chief for five… Read more »

Rounds says not many surprises in Bolton book

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Republican Senators are mostly dismissing claims made by former National Security Advisor John Bolton in his book about his time serving under President Trump. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says there weren’t many surprises. Rounds says most Senators are focused on legislation in front of them. Rounds says one allegation that… Read more »

Rounds says not many surprises in Bolton book

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Republican Senators are mostly dismissing claims made by former National Security Advisor John Bolton in his book about his time serving under President Trump. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says there weren’t many surprises. Rounds says most Senators are focused on legislation in front of them. Rounds says one allegation that… Read more »

Quiet zone in place for two Aberdeen rail crossings

The railroad crossings on North Roosevelt Street and Eighth Avenue Northeast are both now designated as quiet crossings. (American News photo by Elisa Sand) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Folks who live and work in the neighborhood near the intersection of North Roosevelt Street and Eighth Avenue Northeast might have noticed something missing… Read more »

Quiet zone in place for two Aberdeen rail crossings

The railroad crossings on North Roosevelt Street and Eighth Avenue Northeast are both now designated as quiet crossings. (American News photo by Elisa Sand) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – Folks who live and work in the neighborhood near the intersection of North Roosevelt Street and Eighth Avenue Northeast might have noticed something missing… Read more »

Railroad board taking steps to allow line to be torn up and salvaged

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Railroad Board has taken the first steps to allow part of the Napa – Platte line to be torn up and salvaged. State D.O.T. Deputy Secretary Joel Jundt says Dakota Southern, the operator of that line supports the proposal. Jundt says that portion of the line would then… Read more »

Railroad board taking steps to allow line to be torn up and salvaged

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Railroad Board has taken the first steps to allow part of the Napa – Platte line to be torn up and salvaged. State D.O.T. Deputy Secretary Joel Jundt says Dakota Southern, the operator of that line supports the proposal. Jundt says that portion of the line would then… Read more »

Ridgway named Vice President of Health Affairs, Sanford School of Medicine Dean

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The University of South Dakota has named Dr. Tim Ridgway as the new vice president of health affairs and Sanford School of Medicine Dean. He will start Sept. 1 and replace the retiring Dean, Dr. Mary Nettleman. Ridgway says he learned a lot by working with her. Ridgway says the medical… Read more »

Ridgway named Vice President of Health Affairs, Sanford School of Medicine Dean

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The University of South Dakota has named Dr. Tim Ridgway as the new vice president of health affairs and Sanford School of Medicine Dean. He will start Sept. 1 and replace the retiring Dean, Dr. Mary Nettleman. Ridgway says he learned a lot by working with her. Ridgway says the medical… Read more »

Marsy’s Law accepting nominations for Challenge Coins

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, advocates for victim’s rights have faced challenges like never before. From prison releases due to the threat of widespread infection to overcoming the challenges of social distancing, victims’ rights have faced an uphill battle over the last several months.    To recognize the… Read more »

Marsy’s Law accepting nominations for Challenge Coins

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, advocates for victim’s rights have faced challenges like never before. From prison releases due to the threat of widespread infection to overcoming the challenges of social distancing, victims’ rights have faced an uphill battle over the last several months.    To recognize the… Read more »