ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – Brown County gained three positive cases of COVID-19 during the weekend, according to Saturday and Sunday reports from the South Dakota Department of Health. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman said one positive COVID-19 case in the county has been attributed to an employee of Molded Fiber Glass. “They did report in one… Read more »
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Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota this week
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – While the public’s attention is currently focused elsewhere, South Dakota officials say it’s still time to start preparing for this summer’s eventual severe weather. The National Weather Service has designated next week, April 20-24, as Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota. Tina Titze, director of the South Dakota Office… Read more »
One killed in motorcycle crash north of Viborg
VIBORG, S.D. (Press Release) – A 55-year-old man died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash north of Viborg. The name of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of family members. He was the only person involved. A 2015 Victory Magnum motorcycle was southbound on South Dakota Highway 19 when the driver lost… Read more »
National Guard selects locations in Sioux Falls, Rapid City
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem announced that the South Dakota National Guard has selected locations in Sioux Falls and Rapid City to assist in the COVID-19 response. “South Dakota is ready to respond to the future peak of COVID-19 cases,” Noem said. “We’re thankful for the National Guard’s hard work to help… Read more »
One confirmed COVID-19 case at DemKota Ranch Beef
American News Photo by John Davis ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – State health officials have confirmed one of the new COVID-19 cases reported in Brown County is an employee at DemKota Ranch Beef. South Dakota gained 100 new cases, bringing the state’s total to 1,411 , according to testing data released by the South Dakota Department… Read more »
Gilbertson hits career milestone
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice David Gilbertson hit a career milestone today — 25 years serving on the state Supreme Court. Gilbertson says the state’s top court wears two hats. For the last 19 years, he has served as Chief Justice. Gilbertson says next week, the Court will do… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 12:15 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 12:15 this afternoon. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net
Prairie Lakes Healthcare in Watertown to start Abbott COVID-19 testing
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has said that the curve is bending across South Dakota and that the numbers of projected hospital beds and ventilators has been reduced to half of what it was initially. Prairie Lakes Healthcare President and CEO, K.C. DeBoer says they will be ready to handle a… Read more »
Sioux Falls nursing home has eight confirmed cases of COVID-19
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – A Sioux Falls nursing home has confirmed eight cases of COVID-19 among residents and employees. The Good Samaritan Village on Thursday said that five residents and two employees at its skilled nursing facility have tested positive for COVID-19 along with one employee in its assisted living facility. The Good Samaritan… Read more »
Noem says it’s not time yet to reopen economy
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Governor Kristi Noem says it’s not yet time to start reopening South Dakota’s economy. At least not until after the COVID-19 peak in South Dakota, she says, which is expected in mid-June. States are debating when and how to reopen and President Trump was unveiling new guidelines to help them make… Read more »