CANTON, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota legislative leaders have been meeting to plan ways to hold the 2021 session safely in Pierre. Senator Jim Bolin of Canton, a member of the Executive Board, says there have been ongoing talks. Bolin says masks will not be mandatory during the session. Bolin says they want members and… Read more »
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Long-time pastor, Rev. Harold Salem dies
(American News Photo by John Davis) ABERDEEN, S.D. (By Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennews.com) – The Rev. Harold Salem, a longtime pastor and voice of the Christian Worship Hour, died Friday morning. Salem had been in the hospital about 2 1/2 weeks receiving treatment for pneumonia, according to Bill Edwards, president of the Christian Worship Hour. Salem,… Read more »
State adds 28 more COVID-related deaths; hospitalizations drop
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state added 28 more COVID-related deaths, saw a slight increase in active infections, and had hospitalizations continue to drop according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The deaths (which included two each in Brown County and Day County, and one each in Spink County and… Read more »
Northern partners with Red Rooster to offer ‘Wolves Blend’ coffee
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – A partnership between Northern State University and Red Rooster Coffee House will bring a tasty new brew to the region – and scholarship money to students. NSU and the Red Rooster have teamed up to offer Wolves Blend fresh roasted coffee beans. The coffee – a Certified Fair Trade, organic… Read more »
Brothers arrested in connection with fatal stabbing in Kyle
KYLE, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say two brothers have been arrested in last month’s fatal stabbing of a Kyle man. Antoine Makes Good and Vinnies Makes Good are charged in federal court with second-degree murder in the death of Henry O’Rourke III. They are scheduled to appear in court Friday morning. Federal investigators say the… Read more »
Kids Against Hunger hosting sale this evening
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The local Kids Against Hunger branch is hosting a sale this evening at the facility located just north of the Village Bowl (the old Elks Lodge building). Hours are 6-10 p.m. Lea Ann Haar, Owner and Manager of the Kids Against Hunger Thrift Store, provides the details. There will be a… Read more »
Quiet holiday weather week ahead
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – It looks like we can expect a quiet holiday weather week. Jen Hacker at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says the week will start very mild. Hacker says there isn’t much snow with the system. Hacker says chances for a white Christmas are pretty slim for most of… Read more »
Physician says vaccine only way to get ahead of pandemic
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – While it will take time to get through the population, COVID-19 vaccinations are beginning. Dr. David Basel, Vice President of Clinical Quality for Avera Health, says it’s the only way to get ahead of the pandemic. Basel says waiting for natural immunity to spread would be deadly. Basel says it’s… Read more »
CLayton explains new ‘deaths’ tab on state website
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The South Dakota Department of Health has made more updates to the information available on its covid.sd.gov website. State epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says after you click on the “Case Updates” option, you’ll see a “Deaths” tab. He says one data point lists the number of deaths among people with… Read more »
South Dakota Democrats to fill some key offices
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Despite their election losses, Democrats in South Dakota will be able to fill some important offices. Democratic Party Chairman Randy Seiler says the Biden Administration will make appointments next year. Since there are no statewide Democratic office holders, Seiler will coordinate filling those positions with the incoming Administration. Seiler says there… Read more »