ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Wednesday in Aberdeen, Avera will be doing a COVID-19 vaccination event. Communication & Public Relations Director Victoria Lusk preview what to expect. Lusk talks about how the event came about here in Aberdeen. The Pfizer vaccine will be used for the event Wednesday. Lusk tells us why that is the… Read more »
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Yankton School Board update policy regarding home schoolers wanting to participate in sanctioned activities
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton School Board moved to modify their rules on home school students taking part in sanctioned activities at their meeting Monday night. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says that’s in response to upcoming changes in state law. There were some questions about fees charged to students in activities. Kindle says that needs clarification. Kindle… Read more »
US Army Corps of Engineers predict below normal year for runoff of the Missouri River
OMAHA, N.E.(WNAX)- The Corps of Engineers is predicting a below normal year for runoff into the Missouri River System. Kevin Grode, with the Corps in Omaha, says mountain snowpack appears to have peaked. Grode says that snowpack figures greatly into the predicted runoff. Grode says most of the runoff for the year will happen between… Read more »
USD prepping for the upcoming fall semester post COVID
VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Board of Regents has issued guidelines for universities when they reopen for the fall term in August. USD President Sheila Gestring says they are working on a “normal” start to classes. Gestring says they have been controlling on campus infections and also helping students and staff get vaccinated. Gestring says… Read more »
SDFU President on President’s FY 2022 Budget including increased funding for Ag
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- President Biden has come out with his proposed fiscal year 2022 budget and it includes a close to $4 billion increase for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funding proposal is directed toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and making farms more resilient to climate change. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says… Read more »
Watertown Airport provides update on traffic at board meeting
WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–The nation’s airline industry is beginning to dig out of a cavernous hole left behind by the COVID-19 pandemic. Passengers stopped traveling a little more than a year ago when the virus began spreading across the country, but with more people being vaccinated, the industry is starting a slow climb back. Watertown Airport Board… Read more »
NSU Battle of the Brass concert set for April 15
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Music Department is proud to present the “Battle of the Brass” chamber recital this Thursday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Johnson Fine Arts Center’s Jewett Theater. This recital will feature two student brass ensembles. Northern’s student brass quintet, the Hub City Brass, will share a recital… Read more »
Governor Noem asks President Biden to uphold Mount Rushmore Fireworks Agreement
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, on President Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, Governor Kristi Noem sent this letter to President Joseph R. Biden advocating for South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration. “This year, as we mark our independence from [COVID-19], Mount Rushmore would be the perfect place for a national celebration and fireworks show,” wrote Governor Noem,… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported no new COVID-19 deaths
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,947. The state had 262 new cases and 248 recoveries, increasing active infections to 2,439. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
NSU Concert Band, Symphonic Band to perform April 18
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern State University Concert Band and Symphonic Band will present “Band Extravaganza” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18. The concert will take place in the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center’s Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. The Concert Band is conducted by Dr. Audrey Miller, and the Symphonic Band is conducted… Read more »