SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Because reliable and accurate information is important in understanding COVID-19, Avera is enhancing access to translated patient resources as well as in-person interpreters. “There’s a lot to understand, from what the virus is, to prevention, symptoms, how to be tested, self-isolation, how to care for yourself and others at… Read more »
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Small Business Administration opens applications again for PPP
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Congress last week added another $250 billion to the Paycheck Protection Plan for businesses. The Small Business Administration opened applications again Monday at 10:30. That website crashed about 10 minutes later, but was restored later in the day. Rob Stephenson, President and C.E.O. of First Dakota National Bank based in Yankton,… Read more »
Yankton hospital planning for surge around Fourth of July
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Officials at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton are planning for a surge in COVID-19 patients around the Fourth of July. Avera Sacred Heart President Doug Ekeren says they are working with several infection rate models. Ekeren says they see the peak infection rate moving further out. Ekeren says they could… Read more »
Brookings School District working on graduation plans
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Brookings School District is working on plans for some sort of graduation ceremony – likely in May. Superientendent Klint Willert talked about the plans. He says they will follow all pertinent guidelines. They were originally looking at a date in June but Willert says that will not work. In addition,… Read more »
Fishing, outdoors provide affordable fun to practice social distancing
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The benefits of fishing and spending time in the great outdoors can be affordable and fun ways to practice social distancing and help deal with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic. Nick Cochran, Conservation Officer with the Game, Fish and Parks Department, said that South Dakota’s state parks and boat ramps… Read more »
Noem lays out Back to Normal plan for South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem laid out a “Back to Normal plan during her press conference Tuesday. The Back to Normal plan outlines guidance for individuals, employers, schools, health care providers and local governments. Specific information is available here. Noem talked about some of the details. The plan also addresses healthcare… Read more »
Brookings man charged with aggravated assault of child violates order
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – A Brookings man charged with the aggravated assault of a 4-month-old child admits he violated a court order to have no contact with the child. Twenty-seven-year-old Hector Munoz is accused in the assault that left the girl with a broken arm and a skull fracture. He’s facing two counts of aggravated… Read more »
Sutton Leadership Institute extends deadline for applications
BURKE, S.D. (Press Release) – The Billie Sutton Leadership Institute announced today that the deadline for fellowship applications for a second class of Sutton Leaders has been extended to May 15th. The Sutton Leadership Institute is making changes to ensure the health and safety of participants. The first major training event for the new class… Read more »
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.
Summer Registration Kickoff Day postponed
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is announcing that the Summer Registration Kickoff Day originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 5 has been postponed. This will suspend any registration’s for summer programs until further notice. This decision was made due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place and to allow time… Read more »