MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- A mask mandate will continue through mid-March at Mitchell’s Corn Palace. The issue was discussed at last week’s Corn Palace Entertainment Board meeting. Corn Palace Director Doug Greenway. Greenway says leaving the mandate in place makes sense for consistency. The mandate will continue through March 13th. At that point, a decision will be… Read more »
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Residents & business owners talk to US Congressmen about impact of stoppage of Keystone XL pipeline
PHILIP, S.D>(KCCR)- Residents and business owners impacted by the stoppage of the Keystone X-L pipeline in Haakon County met with three members of Congress Monday in the hope that their stories could be taken back to Capitol Hill to restart the project. Jeff Brikeland is C-E-O of West Central Electric Co-operative. His co-op would have… Read more »
USDA Extends General Signup for Conservation Reserve Program
WASHINGTON, February 8, 2021(Press Release) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General Signup period, which had previously been announced as ending on Feb. 12, 2021. USDA will continue to accept offers as it takes this opportunity for the incoming Administration to evaluate ways to increase enrollment. Under… Read more »
Yankton mayor looking to extend city’s mask mandate
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton City Commission, at their meeting tonight will set a public hearing for later this month to extend the face mask mandate. That resolution was passed in early December. Mayor Nathan Johnson says its not time to back off the mandate. Johnson says infection numbers have fallen in the county and he… Read more »
Health officials looking at reports of variants of the COVID-19 virus
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Public health officials are tracking reports of variants of the Covid-19 virus. The CDC reports those mutations related to infections in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil have now shown up in at least thirty three states. South Dakota State Epidemiologist Dr Josh Clayton says each variant has some unique characteristics. The… Read more »
South Dakota Legislature reports 1st case of the coronavirus
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers are attempting to contain the spread of the coronavirus after the first reported case in the Legislature this session. Legislators were informed by email Sunday that Republican Rep. Aaron Aylward had tested positive over the weekend. House Speaker Spencer Gosch says that a number of lawmakers were staying… Read more »
USD to Offer Free, Rapid COVID-19 Tests on Campus
VERMILLION, S.D.(Press Release) – The University of South Dakota will offer free, rapid COVID-19 testing of students, faculty and staff in the Muenster University Center room 212 Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. starting Feb. 8. The BinaxNOW rapid antigen test, paid for by the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), will provide… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reported no new deaths due to COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases and hospitalizations dropped slightly, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The death toll now at 1,809. The state had 54 new confirmed cases and 62 recoveries, lowering active infections 2,308. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
Senator Mike Rounds offer his take on the impeachment trial of former President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The second impeachment trial of former President Trump is set to start Tuesday in the US Senate. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says it appears those prosecuting the case want to push it along. Rounds says the former President may not have known the impact of his words on the mob that stormed… Read more »
SD House Leaders weigh in on the 1st half of the 2021 SD Legislative session
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota legislature wrapped up the first half of the session last Friday. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says they are watching the bills pile up. Peterson says bills are moving rapidly through the House. Peterson says they get some important reports this week. House Minority Leader Jamie Smith of… Read more »