BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Canadian company has started construction on the long-stalled Keystone XL oil sands pipeline despite calls from tribal leaders and environmentalists to delay the $8 billion project amid the coronavirus pandemic. A spokesman for TC Energy says work began over the weekend at the pipeline’s border crossing in northern Montana’s Phillips… Read more »
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Economist says infection and economy both in need of a vaccine
OMAHA, Neb. (WNAX) – The Mid America economy has been stunned by the near shutdown of businesses following the spread of the coronavirus. Creighton University professor Ernie Goss, who compiles the monthly business conditions report for the region, says the infection and the economy both need a vaccine. Goss says a quick economic recovery depends… Read more »
Economic rescue plan has billions of dollars included for agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The $2.2 trillion economic rescue plan passed by Congress also has about $40 billion included for agriculture. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says much of that money will be used for another round of market facilitation program payments. Johnson says the US Ag Department can also help the biofuels industry.… Read more »
Melgaard Road from Roosevelt to Walmart Curve closed for road work
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at 8 a.m. today the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road work: Melgaard Road from Roosevelt to the Walmart Curve Work is expected to last all day. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.
City Council approves first reading of new city ordinance
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council has approved the first reading a new city ordinance drafted in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This ordinance was addressed at Monday’s regular meeting and is the third ordinance the council has discussed and approved. This ordinance will need a second reading by the… Read more »
Cwach decides to run for House again
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – District 18 Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton has filed to run for reelection to the state House. He says he did think briefly about running for the Senate but decided to stay where he is. State Senator Craig Kennedy announced he would not be running again. Cwach says he enjoys the… Read more »
United Way working to help non-profits with COVID-19 response fund
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The United Way of Northeastern South Dakota will partner with non-profits to provide funding for expenses related to COVID-19 programs. Aaron Schultz, Executive Director of the United Way of Northeastern South Dakota, said there will be needs going forward. He explained the COVID-19 response fund that has been established. Schultz said… Read more »
Dept. of Labor and Regulation processing claims, waiting for more info
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Millions of people across the country have filed for unemployment benefits as businesses close due to the spread of the coronavirus. South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman says they are accepting and processing claims as they wait for more information from the federal government. Hultman says everyone… Read more »
Noem extends one executive order and issues new one
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem extended one executive order and issued another one on Monday. Noem extended her original executive order which closed classrooms and implemented distance learning in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The executive order was extended through the end of May which means that students will not return… Read more »
Driver exam station will be open by appointment only in Aberdeen
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – South Dakota’s Driver Licensing Program will open driver exam stations starting Tuesday (April 7) in four cities “by appointment only” to help those who are applying for new commercial driving licenses (CDL) or new CDL endorsements. CDL testing will be done on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the driver exam… Read more »