RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender announced Wednesday that an effort to set up a large-scale shelter for homeless persons who are positive for COVID-19 is under way. The shelter would be set up in Rushmore Hall at the now-closed Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, and be operated by city and county… Read more »
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Work progressing on Northern State sports complex
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Work is progressing as scheduled on the new Northern State football stadium and softball field. Despite nearly every sector of society being impact by COVID-19, ground work has started to help pave the way for the Dacotah Bank Stadium and Koehler Hall of Fame Field. Justin Fraase, Director of Communications and… Read more »
SDSU Extension Swine Specialist shares thoughts on shutdowns
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – The COVID-19 pandemic has added stress to an already depressed ag economy. There have been several shutdowns of processing plants in the northern plains causing a backup of hogs at pork operations. SDSU Extension Swine Specialist Dr. Bob (taller) Thaler says one way to deal with that holdup is to put… Read more »
Retailers Director says questions abound about Paycheck Protection Plan
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The Paycheck Protection Plan was funded through the rescue bill passed by Congress a couple of weeks ago to help keep small businesses afloat. South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson says they have been working through those program issues with their members. Sanderson says each business has distinct needs… Read more »
State seeing record-setting unemployment claims
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Last week (April 5-11), over 6,100 (6,152) initial weekly claims for unemployment benefits were filed with the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation. Gov. Kristi Noem says it’s a decrease of almost 2,000 claims from the week before, but still historic numbers for the state. Unemployment claimants who have… Read more »
State has one new death from coronavirus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota health officials have announced one new death from the coronavirus and a tally of 1,311 cases. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus continued to rise by over a hundred. Over half of the total cases have been tied to an outbreak at a Smithfield pork processing… Read more »
Rotary essay contest winners selected
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Rotary Club has selected the winners of their “How Can I Apply the Four-Way Test to My Life?” sixth-grade essay contest. The top two essay winners from each school will be awarded a cash prizes of $50 for 1st place and $25 for 2nd place. Zachary Reecy of Roncalli Elementary… Read more »
Avera preparing for surge of patients
SIOUX FALLS, S.D./ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Avera health professionals are encouraging everyone to review the basics of COVID-19 awareness and prevention. First, know what to do if you think you might have the virus. Symptoms include fever over 100 degrees, as well as cough or shortness of breath appearing in the past 14 days.… Read more »
Governor’s press conference at 1 on all Hub City Radio stations
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at approximately 1 p.m. this afternoon. 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
Road to be closed for work on water main
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Beginning at approximately 8 a.m on Friday, April 17, 2020 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for work on a water main: 17th Avenue SE from S. State St. to S. Herret St. Work is expected to last through Friday, April 24, 2020. Motorists are advised to… Read more »