WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–Governor Kristi Noem was in Watertown Monday for the 19th annual Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Governor’s Luncheon. During her remarks to several hundred people in the Student Center, the governor says South Dakota remained, “open for business” throughout the pandemic, and people all over the country have taken notice. She says one of… Read more »
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SD farmer suing USDA for right to farm field where a wetland was declared
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- Miner County South Dakota farmer Arlen Foster and his wife Cindy have filed a lawsuit in Federal Court in Sioux Falls against the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Tony Francois of the Pacific Legal Foundation is representing the Foster’s in the case. Francois says they’re asking the NRCS(National Resources Conservation Service) to reconsider… Read more »
Avera is celebrating National Hospital Week this week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- This week, Avera celebrates the heroes who work within its facilities, including clinics, hospitals, senior living centers and more. National Hospital Week is May 9-15, National Nurses Week is May 6-12 and National Skilled Nursing Care Week is May 9-15. “Our celebration this year – called ‘Celebrating YOU’ – captures these important… Read more »
Aberdeen man sentenced for choking woman, drug possession
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — An Aberdeen man has been sentenced to five years in prison for choking a woman and for possessing methamphetamine. Forty-one-year-old Darrell Two Hearts pleaded guilty to felony domestic aggravated assault stemming from the 2020 choking incident and to felony drug possession. Police were called to a residence in Aberdeen on a… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports 1 new COVID-19 related death
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death(through Friday), while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,981. The state had 79 new cases and 116 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 1,211. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Waubay woman sentenced on federal embezzlement charge
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- A Waubay woman has been sentenced to 27 months in prison on a federal charge of program theft, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Dawn Block, 53, will also be on supervised release for three years and must pay $222,802 in restitution. Of that, $68,570 is… Read more »
Avera St. Luke’s to host high risk COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Avera St. Luke’s will host its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic for individuals who are considered at high risk of experiencing any kind of reaction to previous vaccines on Thursday, May 13. Only scheduled appointments are available. Avera encourages people to self-schedule appointments using this link or at avera.org/covid-vaccine. If registering at… Read more »
Ried Holien announces his candidacy for Mayor of Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphMedia)–Former State Senator and current city councilman Ried Holien filed petitions Friday to run for Watertown mayor. It comes at a time when Watertown is about to transition to a city manager-led form of government, which will include a smaller city council and a part-time mayor. Holien believes he’s the best fit under that… Read more »
Senator Rounds weighs in on President Biden’s proposed infrastructure bill
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has taken issue with President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package. Rounds says the President is working with a different definition of “infrastructure” Rounds said working with a more narrow definition saves money in the long run. Rounds questioned if even a quarter of the package would fit under… Read more »
Sturgis City Council open to changes to the downtown BID ordinance
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The city of Sturgis has opened up discussion about some possible changes to the downtown BID ordinance. The Downtown Business Improvement District was formed in 2013 to come up with ways to enhance and grow the downtown corridor. Council members are proposing an increase to the per linear foot annual fee that… Read more »