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Media availability call at 11:45 on all Hub City Radio stations

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.

Media availability call at 11:45 on all Hub City Radio stations

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 across all Hub City Radio stations.

Alberts, Bill among finalists for City Manager position

ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council has selected six candidates for the city manager position, two of which are current city employees. The council met in special session Monday prior to the regular meeting to determine the finalists to replace Lynn Lander. Aberdeen Human Resources Director Jill Mohr said in all there were… Read more »

Alberts, Bill among finalists for City Manager position

ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council has selected six candidates for the city manager position, two of which are current city employees. The council met in special session Monday prior to the regular meeting to determine the finalists to replace Lynn Lander. Aberdeen Human Resources Director Jill Mohr said in all there were… Read more »

Noem releases finalized CDC report regarding Smithfield Foods

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem released the finalized report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) regarding Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls. “I want to thank Vice President Pence, Secretary of Agriculture Perdue, and the CDC for prioritizing the situation at Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls,” said Noem. “Their… Read more »

Noem releases finalized CDC report regarding Smithfield Foods

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem released the finalized report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) regarding Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls. “I want to thank Vice President Pence, Secretary of Agriculture Perdue, and the CDC for prioritizing the situation at Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls,” said Noem. “Their… Read more »

Downtown Association promoting gift cards from downtown businesses

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Downtown Association is trying to help downtown businesses by promoting gift cards. Shelley Westra-Heier, Executive Director of the Association, said a vital downtown is crucial for every city. She said that businesses need the assistance, now more than ever. Westra-Heier said none of the downtown activities scheduled throughout the… Read more »

Downtown Association promoting gift cards from downtown businesses

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Downtown Association is trying to help downtown businesses by promoting gift cards. Shelley Westra-Heier, Executive Director of the Association, said a vital downtown is crucial for every city. She said that businesses need the assistance, now more than ever. Westra-Heier said none of the downtown activities scheduled throughout the… Read more »

PC College of Nursing helping local hospitals

ABERDEEN, S.D. & FAIRMONT, MN. (Press Release) – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nursing students, faculty, and staff at Presentation College Aberdeen, and Fairmont, Minn. took time to show their appreciation for our healthcare providers at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, Sanford hospital in Aberdeen, and the Mayo Clinic Health System… Read more »

PC College of Nursing helping local hospitals

ABERDEEN, S.D. & FAIRMONT, MN. (Press Release) – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nursing students, faculty, and staff at Presentation College Aberdeen, and Fairmont, Minn. took time to show their appreciation for our healthcare providers at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, Sanford hospital in Aberdeen, and the Mayo Clinic Health System… Read more »

Thune says getting packing plants restarted is critical

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. Ag Department is working through details of a plan to pay livestock producers for losses due to the impacts of the coronavirus on the market. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he was on a call with Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue going over the details. Thune says Congress may… Read more »

Thune says getting packing plants restarted is critical

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The U.S. Ag Department is working through details of a plan to pay livestock producers for losses due to the impacts of the coronavirus on the market. South Dakota Senator John Thune says he was on a call with Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue going over the details. Thune says Congress may… Read more »

Investigation continuing into incident at Legislature

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A special Senate Investigative Committee will continue its inquiry into the behavior of two state Senators during the last day of the South Dakota legislative session this year. Senator Phil Jensen of Rapid City filed a complaint that Senate Majority Leader Kris Langer of Dell Rapids and Senate President Pro-Tem Brock… Read more »

Investigation continuing into incident at Legislature

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A special Senate Investigative Committee will continue its inquiry into the behavior of two state Senators during the last day of the South Dakota legislative session this year. Senator Phil Jensen of Rapid City filed a complaint that Senate Majority Leader Kris Langer of Dell Rapids and Senate President Pro-Tem Brock… Read more »

Much uncertainty surrounding business climate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – All the signs point to a drastic drop in state sales taxes over the next few months as the coronavirus pandemic shut down many businesses. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says they don’t have a lot of solid information now. Nesiba says he and other legislators are getting regular… Read more »

Much uncertainty surrounding business climate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – All the signs point to a drastic drop in state sales taxes over the next few months as the coronavirus pandemic shut down many businesses. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says they don’t have a lot of solid information now. Nesiba says he and other legislators are getting regular… Read more »

Highway Patrol launching Fast Track Academy

PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — The South Dakota Highway Patrol is launching a new recruitment tool called the Fast Track Academy. Patrol Colonel Rick Miller says the idea is to identify those who are already certified law enforcement officers who might be interested in joining the patrol. He says they can be trained in about 3… Read more »

Highway Patrol launching Fast Track Academy

PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — The South Dakota Highway Patrol is launching a new recruitment tool called the Fast Track Academy. Patrol Colonel Rick Miller says the idea is to identify those who are already certified law enforcement officers who might be interested in joining the patrol. He says they can be trained in about 3… Read more »

Water to be off in part of Aberdeen on Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday, April 27, water will be off in the following area for work on water main: South Washington St. from Sixth Ave. S.E. to Seventh Ave. S.E. The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal… Read more »

Water to be off in part of Aberdeen on Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday, April 27, water will be off in the following area for work on water main: South Washington St. from Sixth Ave. S.E. to Seventh Ave. S.E. The Public Works Department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for personal… Read more »