SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- Avera Health will require Covid-19 vaccinations for all of its employees by December first. Chief Medical and Innovation Officer Dr David Erickson says they have been consistent requiring other vaccines. Erickson says there are a number of reasons they are moving on the vaccine requirement. Erickson says all the medical information shows… Read more »
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Recap of Tuesday night Aberdeen City Council Meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Due to the Labor Day observance Monday, the Aberdeen City Council held their meeting Tuesday night. A number of different topics were discussed. Aberdeen City Manager Joseph Gaa talked about the upcoming 2022 budget which was discussed during the special sessions. City Finance Officer Karl Alberts talked about the budget connected to Aberdeen… Read more »
USS Pierre still in the works for now
MOBILE, A.L.(KCCR)- The U-S-S Pierre is still in the works despite news earlier this year that some Littoral Combat Ships, like the Pierre are already being retired well short of their expected life span. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the Pierre is still in the plans. L-C-S-One, the U-S-S Freedom, is scheduled for decommissioning… Read more »
South Dakota Historic Preservation Office is looking at locations in Brule & Lyman Counties
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Historic Preservation Office is working with a survey company in an effort to look for historic properties in Brule and Lyman Counties. Liz Almlie with the Historic Preservation Office says public input is encouraged. Almlie says Brule and Lyman Counties were due for another survey. Eligible properties need to fit… Read more »
Governor Noem blocks telemedicine abortions in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2021-12, which directs the South Dakota Department of Health to establish rules preventing telemedicine abortions in South Dakota. The executive order also restricts chemical abortions in the state. “The Biden Administration is continuing to overstep its authority and suppress legislatures that are standing up… Read more »
Avera to require full vaccination for COVID-19 by December 1st
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Avera Health announced Tuesday that it will require full vaccination for its physicians, employees and volunteers by Dec. 1, 2021. “As a health care ministry, Avera is called upon to provide a safe and protective environment for our patients, their families and our employees. This is consistent with… Read more »
September is Behavioral Health Recovery Month in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed September as Behavioral Health Recovery Month in South Dakota to help spread the message that hope, healing, and happiness are possible. Through the Department of Social Services (DSS), treatment for mental health issues and substance use disorders is available regardless of ability to pay. “We can… Read more »
Aberdeen Downtown Association conducting survey about two-way Main Street
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Those who want to provide input into whether to change the one-way configuration of Aberdeen’s Main Street can complete a survey. Sponsored by the Aberdeen Downtown Association, the survey can be found online at bit.ly/2WqBfnn. The survey collects some demographic information like name and affiliation with downtown and whether the respondent lives downtown. It also… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health through Friday. The death total currently at 2,072. The state had 453 new cases and 239 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,182. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Aberdeen will host 9/11 memorial ceremony Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- Aberdeen will be host to one of 60 events aimed at remembering those who were lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Brown County Teen Court in Aberdeen was selected to host a 9/11 Flag of Honor Across America Memorial at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State… Read more »