ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A new partnership between Northern State University and Dacotah Bank will guarantee a personal interview for graduates of the NSU Banking and Financial Services program. Starting this winter, all students graduating from Northern’s Banking and Financial Services program – undergraduate or graduate, online or on campus – will be guaranteed… Read more »
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Buffalo Roundup, Arts Festival in Custer State Park approaching
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) will host the 55th annual Buffalo Roundup and 27th annual Arts Festival in Custer State Park later this month. The Buffalo Roundup begins at 9:30 a.m. MDT on Friday, Sept. 25. The Arts Festival… Read more »
Avera clinics offering flu shots
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera providers are encouraging everyone to get vaccinated for the flu in the coming weeks. Avera clinics in Aberdeen will begin offering the shot at the following times and locations: • Avera Medical Group Aberdeen Family Physicians 105 S. State St., Suite 113, 605-225-0378 o Saturdays September 19 through… Read more »
Active COVID cases rise by 173, one new death reported
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s number of active COVID-19 cases rose by 173 and there was one new COVID-related death, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 395 new cases and 221 new recoveries, pushing the amount of active infections to 2,615 (there were 2,456 one… Read more »
FBI investigating stabbing on Yankton Sioux Indian Reservation
WAGNER, S.D. (AP) — The FBI says it’s investigating a stabbing death on the Yankton Sioux Indian Reservation. The agency says a suspect has been arrested in Tuesday evening’s stabbing in Wagner. The victim is identified as 54-year-old Isaac Primeaux. FBI agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing with the assistance of state… Read more »
More than 100 inmates test positive at women’s prison in Pierre
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Over 100 inmates have tested positive at a minimum-security women’s prison in Pierre, South Dakota. Mass testing of inmates resulted in the Department of Corrections finding 102 active cases. There are 140 women held at the prison, according to an Aug. 31 count. Four staff members have also tested positive,… Read more »
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.
Mayor declares Friday as Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Personnel Appreciation Day
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Travis Schaunaman, Mayor of the City of Aberdeen, has proclaimed Friday, Sept. 18, as Aberdeen Fire & Rescue Personnel Appreciation Day. Mayor Schaunaman encourages the citizens of Aberdeen, South Dakota to take time out of their day to say “Thank You for your dedication to our community” and to do… Read more »
SDSBVI starting first full year in new facility
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The coronavirus pandemic has impacted schools across the state at all levels. South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Superintendent Dan Trefz has also noticed a difference, but said the school has a few things going in its favor. Trefz, who replaced Marjorie Kaiser as superintendent earlier this year,… Read more »
Council trims $19,500 from 2021 promotion fund
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand [email protected]) – The Aberdeen City Council trimmed additional funds from 2021 promotion fund allocations Monday, but not all were in favor of the decision. City Councilman Clint Rux questioned the need to cut the 2021 allocations. The council resubmitted funding allocations for 2021 based on total estimated revenue of $1.1… Read more »