SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Two Sioux Falls-based South Dakota Army National Guard units have received a mobilization order for an eight month deployment to Africa beginning in late August and early September. More than 190 Soldiers with the 196th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and nearly 40 Soldiers with the 115th Signal Company will deploy… Read more »
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Public Works reminds that garbage needs to be in bags
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Public Works Department would like to remind residents that our solid waste customers need to place their garbage in a bag to prevent it from it being loose in the container. This is especially important during this Coronavirus pandemic. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation on this matter. Reference City Ordinance… Read more »
Reduced risk of flooding this spring
AMES, IOWA (WNAX) – Much of the northern plains may have avoided another year of flooding…..so far. Dennis Todey with the USDA’s Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa) says a slow warm up has helped decrease the risk. Todey says heavy rain could cause problems in a hurry. Todey says while they can’t predict another… Read more »
City Council approves third version of COVID-19 ordinance
ABERDEEN, S.D. (aberdeennews.com) – The Aberdeen City Council gave final reading to the third version of an emergency ordinance drafted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This ordinance replaces version 2, but the only change with this ordinance is that the council now has the ability to repeal portions of the restrictions within the ordinance… Read more »
State preparing for more absentee ballots in June election
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — South Dakota Secretary of State, Steve Barnett, is preparing for a June primary election like no other in state history. The COVID-19 crisis is so fluid from day to day that there is no way to predict how the situation will be on June 2. A worst, worst-case scenario would be… Read more »
Let It Shine event set for May 1
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KXLG) – An event to honor the work of those on the front lines in the battle against COVID-19 in being planned all across South Dakota. Between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday May 1, South Dakota residents are being encouraged to go outside and “Let It Shine.” What initially began as… Read more »
Safe Harbor displays bring awareness to abuse
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Safe Harbor of Aberdeen has produced a pair of displays to help bring awareness to abuse. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. For the second year in a row, Safe Harbor has a display of bluejeans on the overpass on N. Second St. MacKenzie Gerth, Rural… Read more »
Physician says focus now has to be on mitigation
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The shutdown of the Smithfield Foods processing plant is an example of what needs to be done to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Dr. Mike Pietila with the Yankton Medical Clinic is also the head of the Intensive Care Unit at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. Pietila says the focus now… Read more »
Rounds asking for investigation into livestock prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is one of several Senators asking for an investigation into livestock prices. Rounds says he asked for an investigation a few weeks ago. Rounds says no matter the results of the investigation, there needs to be changes in how livestock are marketed. Rounds says he asked… Read more »
Sanford Health physician shares thoughts about Hydroxychloroquine
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KBHB) — The lead doctor on coronavirus matters at Sanford Health says that COVID-19 patients in the state can now have access to the drug Hydroxychloroquine, as part of a first-in-the-nation effectiveness study. Doctor Allison Suttle talked with reporters Monday about the enormous task researchers face as they start to tackle a… Read more »