SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Smithfield Foods in Sioux Falls is suspending operations indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak at the meat processing facility. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem had asked Smithfield Foods President and CEO Ken Sullivan to stop operations for at least 14 days as more than half the cases of COVID-19 in… Read more »
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SDSU preparing for virtual graduation
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says, because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, they’re making preparations for a “virtual graduation ceremony” on May 9. He says they’re also working on plans to allow graduates to take part in a future ceremony. What about next fall? Dunn says they’re planning on… Read more »
Businesses becoming more creative during tough times
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The coronavirus has had a major impact on businesses throughout South Dakota. However, not all of the news has been negative. Jessie Schmidt, South Dakota State Director of the Better Business Bureau, talked about one example. She also pointed out the efforts of some other unsung employees. Of course, this… Read more »
Public Health Intervention Order issued against individual in Lyman County
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – One of the two positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Lyman County involved the South Dakota Department of Health issuing a Public Health Intervention Order. Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says of the 536 positive cases in the state so far, she’s only had to issue the one intervention order.
Bankers Association President says money in banks is safe
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Federal Reserve has moved hundreds of billions of dollars into the banking system as a show of confidence. South Dakota Bankers Association President Curt Everson says while appreciated, it wasn’t a critical issue. Everson says money in American banks is safe. Everson says the pandemic and stock market drop is… Read more »
State reports 104 new COVID-19 cases
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – South Dakota reported 104 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, it’s the biggest single-day increase in confirmed cases so far. The total number of statewide cases is now 730, according to, covid.sd.org, the South Dakota Department of Health’s website that has been tracking confirmed cases of the virus. There are now 43… Read more »
90 new COVID-19 cases; Noem, TenHaken call on Smithfield plant to close
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (By Matt Zimmer Sioux Falls Argus Leader) – South Dakota reported 90 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, the largest single day increase in confirmed cases. That brings the total number of statewide cases to 626. That number does not include tests pending in private labs or those without symptoms who… Read more »
State to send absentee ballot applications to every registered voter
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota secretary of state’s office says it will be sending absentee ballot applications to every registered voter to push people to mail in their ballots for the June 2 primary instead of showing up to polling locations. Physical polling places will still be open. But one county auditor… Read more »
Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls to have additional testing
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A flare up of coronavirus cases at the Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls has the State stepping up surveillance and testing. Governor Kristi Noem says state health officials are in contact with workers in the plant. Noem says they want to make sure the important information goes home with the… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 11:30 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at 11:30 this morning. 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