PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – A week after telling him he did not qualify to appear on the ballot as a candidate for mayor in Pierre, the Pierre City Commission gave Caleb Gilkerson a second opportunity to convince the Commission he resides in Pierre. It was not a trial, but the nearly hour and 45-minute hearing… Read more »
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POET idling ethanol plants in South Dakota and Iowa
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – POET announced it is idling ethanol plants in South Dakota and Iowa and delaying startup of a new plant in Indiana. Vice President of Corporate Affairs Doug Berven says the combined production at the plants will mean demand destruction of over 100 million bushels of corn. Berven says the company is… Read more »
SDSU Extension offering free virtual workshops
BROOKINGS, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The South Dakota State University Extension Office is offering free virtual workshops this evening to help small business owners. It is called Weathering the Storm in Small Business. The first hour-long session starts at 5 p.m. and the second is at 6 p.m. To join by phone, call 1-699-900-6833. The 5… Read more »
Dean of Medical School at USD retiring
VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – Dr. Mary Nettleman, Dean of the Medical School at the University of South Dakota announced earlier this year that she would retire at the end of June. USD President Sheila Gestring says that will be a big change. Gestring says they have put together a large search committee from the… Read more »
Region responds to request for homemade masks
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Avera Health began accepting homemade masks a couple of weeks ago to help medical workers in the fight against COVID-19. Amy Blackstone, Avera Foundation Director, is grateful for the outpouring of support. She said the need remains high. Mask patterns can be found at multiple sites. Blackstone said that people have… Read more »
Chamber leader says cuts likely in state budget
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A near halt in business statewide will cause a severe jolt to state revenues this year. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says a special session of the legislature will be critical. Owen, a long-time legislative lobbyist, says lawmakers may have to adjust the current… Read more »
American Red Cross still serving communities during COVID-19
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Even during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, emergencies don’t stop and neither does the work of the American Red Cross. Local volunteers are still at work providing care and comfort after disasters, such as home fires. In the month of March, Red Cross disaster workers responded to 43 incidents in… Read more »
Hughes County officials looking at distance voting
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – Hughes County officials are trying to wrap their hands around conducting elections in the new environment of social distancing. County Manager Kevin Hipple told Hughes County Commissioners Monday night that absentee balloting must be required to be available at the Hughes County Courthouse. Hughes County Auditor Jane Naylor says the Secretary… Read more »
City Council adopts stricter COVID-19 ordinance
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council has adopted a new COVID-19 ordinance enacting stricter guidelines for local businesses to follow. In a special meeting on Tuesday, the council adopted a city ordinance that essential closes restaurants, bars and casinos, coffee house, gentlemen’s club, etc., to dine-in customers, but does not prohibit drive-through, curbside… Read more »
Brown County selects surge sites
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, Brown County and hospital officials have identified surge sites. These sites will provide additional beds for the hospitals if they become necessary with increased cases of COVID-19. The sites are awaiting approval from state officials, which could some yet this week. Brown County Emergency… Read more »