PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 2 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases increased & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,079. The state had 619 new cases and 374 recoveries, increasing active infections to 6,750. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
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Douglas Schools now require masks wearing starting Monday
BOX ELDER, S.D.(News Center 1) — The Douglas School District announced Wednesday evening that a masking protocol will be implemented. The Douglas School Board made the decision on August 23, 2021 that a masking protocol would be put in place if the number of active cases reaches 1.5 percent of the combined population of staff… Read more »
People’ Choice Abby Award voting now underway
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Voting for the People’s Choice Award, the only award voted locally is now underway. Voting runs through Friday, September 10th until 5pm. Anyone may vote on this award through one of three methods: Calling the chamber at 605-225-2860 Emailing info@aberdeen-chamber.com online at www.aberdeen-chamber.com/vote As a nominee, we encourage you to promote this… Read more »
Mitchell City Council looks to renovate the Corn Palace
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The Mitchell City Council on Tuesday night approved a Sioux Falls-based architectural firm to conduct a Corn Palace renovation study. Mitchell Mayor Bob Everson says the goal is to utilize the tourist attraction year-round. Mitchell Public Works Director Joe Schroeder says there will be several components to the study. The study, which should… Read more »
A Minnesota church donated groceries to citizens in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- The Iglesia Ni Cristo Church, from St. Paul Minnesota, made the trip to the Black Hills to give groceries to community members in need Tuesday. Ferdinand De Dios, minister for the church, says the drive to Rapid City was a long, but worthwhile trip to help members of the community facing food… Read more »
Enplanement at the Pierre Regional Airport is up compare to 2020
PIERRE, S.D.(DakotaRadioGroup)-1,665 people flew out of the Pierre Regional Airport last month. Of the total, 505 were on Denver Air Connection flights and 1,160 were on SkyWest flights. City commissioner Jamie Huizenga says so far this year, over 9000 people have flown out of Pierre. At the 10-thousand enplanements mark, the Pierre Regional Airport becomes… Read more »
NDN Collective donated school supplies to Rapid City students
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- 300 backpacks, stuffed to the zipper with school supplies were given to students in need by NDN Collective in Rapid City Tuesday. Mary Bowman is an educator and NISN Fellow with NDN Collective, and said the group is serving a major need in the community. Bowman said for the needs of Rapid… Read more »
USDA rates South Dakota crop conditions among the worst in the country
PIERRE, S.D.(DakotaRadioGroup)- This week’s USDA National Ag Statistics Service crop progress report has South Dakota at the top of a list– for crops being in bad shape. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says despite rains in the past week or so, South Dakota is one of the states where the corn and soybean crops conditions are… Read more »
Fort Pierre in the process to look for future water supply
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council has approved authorizing the city to seek proposals on doing something different than it already is with the city’s water supply. Public Works Director Rick Hahn says West River/Lyman Jones Rural Water has put the city on notice. Hahn says they have looked at other options before.… Read more »
Marshall County man gets 78 months in federal prison for abusive sexual contact with child
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A Veblen area man convicted of abusive sexual contact with a child was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison. 43-year-old Dominic S. Redday was sentenced at the federal courthouse in Aberdeen by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann. Following his prison sentence, he will be on supervised release for five… Read more »