ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera St. Luke’s Hospital was recently named one of the top 20 community hospitals in the country. “Avera St. Luke’s is proud of the efforts of its physicians and staff who have contributed to our hospital achieving this designation,” said Todd Forkel, Regional Vice President and CEO. “Our recognition as… Read more »
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Motive in fatal Sioux Falls shooting unclear
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Argus Leader) — Sioux Falls police say the motive in the fatal shooting of a pizza delivery driver remains unclear as authorities continue to search for a suspect. Authorities have not yet identified the Domino’s employee who died shortly after making a delivery to an east side home Wednesday night. Samantha Brinkman… Read more »
Search for Aberdeen man started in Brookings
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The ongoing search for an Aberdeen man and the Friday lockdown of local facilities is tied to a series of events early Friday morning in Brookings. Avera St. Luke’s Hospital and the Aberdeen Family YMCA were on complete lockdown for about an hour, according to news releases issued by the Aberdeen… Read more »
Eli Young Band coming to Brown County Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The first co-headliner for Thursday at the Brown County Fair has been announced. The Eli Young Band will take the stage first that evening. Derek Ricci, BCF Manager, talked about the group. The other Thursday co-headliner will be announced in the near future. The fair decided to announce each of the… Read more »
Northern State students to be featured at PC Wein Gallery
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Five Northern State art students will have their works on display during the month of March at the Presentation College Wein Gallery. Erin Giovannini, Special Assistant for Project Development and Wein Gallery Curator, talked about this coming month’s exhibit. There will be a reception for the students on Monday, March 2.… Read more »
Thune co-sponsors Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator John Thune and co-sponsors have introduced the Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act, a bill to address the shortage of trained workers that are necessary to fill next-generation jobs in the telecommunications industry, particularly in rural America. Thune says there is a growing response to the need. Thune says they… Read more »
No one injured in fires in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – On Thursday at 5:47 p.m., Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 104 7th Curve. On arrival, crews found smoke coming from the home. Crews made entry and found flames next to the water heater. They quickly extinguished the flames and remained on scene to perform overhaul operations.… Read more »
Noem calls threat of coronavirus ‘very low’ in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Gov. Kristi Noem says the state has created an internal task force to prepare South Dakota for the possibility of a new coronavirus outbreak. The governor called the threat of an outbreak in the state “very low.” Here’s what she told reporters during a conference call on Thursday. But she is… Read more »
Farm Service Agency rolling out Soil Health and Income Protection Program
CONDE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Farm Service Agency is rolling out a pilot conservation program in five states including South Dakota. The idea for SHIPP, the Soil Health and Income Protection Program was brought to Senator John Thune from the South Dakota Farmers Union. President Doug Sombke says they see value in this program. He… Read more »
Farm Bureau tracking two bills in legislature
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Farm Bureau is tracking two major bills effecting agriculture in the 2020 State Legislature. Farm Bureau Lobbyist Mike Held says one they’re backing is Senate Bill 170 that just passed the Senate. He says it’s a capital outlay bill supported by a coalition of agricultural groups, education, businesses,… Read more »