News Category: Local News

Dacotah Prairie Museum exhibit honors history of Snow Queen Festival

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While the Snow Queen Festival wrapped up last weekend, there is still an opportunity to visit the history of the event. The Dacotah Prairie Musuem has an exhibit on display dedicated to the annual pageant. It will be up until Saturday, Feb. 6. Patricia Kendall, museum director, talked about some of… Read more »

Dacotah Prairie Museum exhibit honors history of Snow Queen Festival

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While the Snow Queen Festival wrapped up last weekend, there is still an opportunity to visit the history of the event. The Dacotah Prairie Musuem has an exhibit on display dedicated to the annual pageant. It will be up until Saturday, Feb. 6. Patricia Kendall, museum director, talked about some of… Read more »

Rounds says there was no evidence of election fraud

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The mob that invaded the US Capitol building last week was instigated by the ongoing claims of election fraud that cost President Trump the election. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says there was no evidence of election fraud. Rounds says unfounded stories of possible election problems don’t add up to a… Read more »

Rounds says there was no evidence of election fraud

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The mob that invaded the US Capitol building last week was instigated by the ongoing claims of election fraud that cost President Trump the election. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says there was no evidence of election fraud. Rounds says unfounded stories of possible election problems don’t add up to a… Read more »

Fire destroys apartment complex in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – No people were injured and no surrounding structures were damaged in a fire at one of the Edgewater apartment buildings in Pierre that started around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul says crews are still on scene this morning. Lutheran Memorial Church opened as shelter for… Read more »

Fire destroys apartment complex in Pierre

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – No people were injured and no surrounding structures were damaged in a fire at one of the Edgewater apartment buildings in Pierre that started around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul says crews are still on scene this morning. Lutheran Memorial Church opened as shelter for… Read more »

Faith delivers State of the Tribes speech

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Mike Faith spoke to state lawmakers Thursday during the “State of the Tribes” speech. He says public servants need to cooperate. Faith talked about the toll that Covid-19 has had on tribal members. Faith says they have received some vaccines and are using them to protect… Read more »

Faith delivers State of the Tribes speech

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Mike Faith spoke to state lawmakers Thursday during the “State of the Tribes” speech. He says public servants need to cooperate. Faith talked about the toll that Covid-19 has had on tribal members. Faith says they have received some vaccines and are using them to protect… Read more »

South Dakota among top three states in percentage of vaccinations

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota is in the top three states nationally in percentages of COVID-19 vaccinations. State Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says the numbers have expanded rapidly in the last week. Malsam-Rysdon says the federal government has changed the rules on distributing the vaccines. Malsam-Rysdon says they plan to move on to… Read more »

South Dakota among top three states in percentage of vaccinations

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota is in the top three states nationally in percentages of COVID-19 vaccinations. State Health Department Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon says the numbers have expanded rapidly in the last week. Malsam-Rysdon says the federal government has changed the rules on distributing the vaccines. Malsam-Rysdon says they plan to move on to… Read more »

Drought conditions along with high winds increase risk in western SD

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Drought conditions continue throughout much of Western South Dakota, coupled with high winds that make the risk for wildlands fire that much more pressing. Rapid City Fire Department Public Information Officer Tessa Jaeger says the public needs to take caution in coming days. Jaeger said with the conditions present, luck… Read more »

Drought conditions along with high winds increase risk in western SD

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Drought conditions continue throughout much of Western South Dakota, coupled with high winds that make the risk for wildlands fire that much more pressing. Rapid City Fire Department Public Information Officer Tessa Jaeger says the public needs to take caution in coming days. Jaeger said with the conditions present, luck… Read more »

Owen will be watching for bills that impact overall business climate

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Many businesses and agencies play defense during the legislative session, trying to head off any bills that may hinder their operations. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says he will be watching for bills that impact the overall business climate. Owen says he expects another… Read more »

Owen will be watching for bills that impact overall business climate

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Many businesses and agencies play defense during the legislative session, trying to head off any bills that may hinder their operations. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says he will be watching for bills that impact the overall business climate. Owen says he expects another… Read more »

Rapid City homeless camp tries not to involve law enforcement

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – One noteworthy aspect of Camp Mniluzahan, (mini-lou-za-han) the homeless encampment just outside of Rapid City, is a staunch philosophy against involving law enforcement at the camp if possible. Organizer James Pipe On Head said this is because many residents in the camp, for one reason or another, do not trust… Read more »

Rapid City homeless camp tries not to involve law enforcement

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – One noteworthy aspect of Camp Mniluzahan, (mini-lou-za-han) the homeless encampment just outside of Rapid City, is a staunch philosophy against involving law enforcement at the camp if possible. Organizer James Pipe On Head said this is because many residents in the camp, for one reason or another, do not trust… Read more »

Outpatient COVID-19 antibody treatment available in Aberdeen

A monoclonal antibody treatment using bamlanivimab is available locally through an IV infusion. (Photo courtesy of Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennewscom) – An antibody treatment for COVID-19 given emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration in November is now being offered as a local treatment option. The drug,… Read more »

Outpatient COVID-19 antibody treatment available in Aberdeen

A monoclonal antibody treatment using bamlanivimab is available locally through an IV infusion. (Photo courtesy of Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennewscom) – An antibody treatment for COVID-19 given emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration in November is now being offered as a local treatment option. The drug,… Read more »

SBA re-opening partial PPP loan portal Friday, full portal Tuesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 a.m. EST. The portal will fully open on… Read more »

SBA re-opening partial PPP loan portal Friday, full portal Tuesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 a.m. EST. The portal will fully open on… Read more »