VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents has decided that universities will resume in person classes at the start of the fall term. Among the first to start is the Law School at USD, which normally begins in the first week in August. Law School Dean Neil Fulton says it won’t be… Read more »
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Brookings getting better idea on number of lost students
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Brookings School District is starting to get some idea of the number of students they’ve lost contact with during the pandemic. These are students they’ve had either no contact with or just minimal contact since the district switched to online instruction in April. Brookings School Superintendent Klint Willert asked the… Read more »
Weather allowing many farmers to work in fields
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – It appears the weather is cooperating for most of the area to allow farmers to get into the fields. Laura Edwards, State Climatologist, said that some of the area is recovering from a recent two-inch rainfall, but it appears that much needed heat is on the way this week. Edwards said… Read more »
Summer study committees could be in jeopardy
PLATTE, S.D. (WNAX) – Another cancellation due to the pandemic may be summer study committees of the South Dakota legislature. House Majority Leader Lee Qualm of Platte says they haven’t really talked about any, yet. Qualm says they had a full interim last year with some big issues. Qualm says some meetings are better in… Read more »
$2.5M plaza development planned for downtown
The Aberdeen Development Corp. has announced a $2.5 million plan to create a new plaza area where Malchow’s Home Furnishings previously was on South Main St. Construction is expected to begin later this summer. Courtesy renderings ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – A new plaza area is planned for downtown Aberdeen. Come summer 2021,… Read more »
Regents, tech board sign general education transfer agreement
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – Higher education leaders in South Dakota continue to collaborate and to enhance opportunities for students. The South Dakota Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education have signed a general education transfer agreement, which guarantees that a student who completes general education courses will be able to transfer… Read more »
Sioux Falls pools to remain closed, other venues to open for summer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The City of Sioux Falls is committed to offering summer family‑friendly opportunities while reducing the spread of COVID-19. Due to the public health risks of COVID-19, a gradual approach is being taken to reopen City‑owned facilities, park system amenities, recreation programs and library services. “As one of the City’s core values,… Read more »
Spring load limits discontinued
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press release) – Effective immediately the spring load limits will be lifted for the City of Aberdeen. The effect of this is that residential roads will have the same regulations for load limits as our truck routes and state highways.
Roads to be closed Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press release) – Weather permitting beginning at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 the following roads will be closed to thru traffic for road work: 3rd Avenue SE from Centennial Street to BC 19 and … Read more »
Swiftel Center in Brookings re-opens ticket office
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – The Swiftel Center re-opened the ticket office effective today. The main lobby entrance and ticket office will be the only areas opened to the public. All other areas of the Swiftel Center facility, including restrooms, will remain closed to the public. The hours of operation for the Swiftel Center ticket… Read more »