PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota has had over just under 65,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since tracking began this spring. State Epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says the demographics of the infection have been pretty stable. Clayton says older people that get infected are more likely to end up in the hospital. Clayton says the… Read more »
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Noem against statewide mask mandate
PIERRE, S.D. (KBHB) – For the first time since July, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem held a press conference to discuss COVID-19 as the virus continues to hit the state hard. Noem acknowledged COVID-19 is something people in the state will be dealing with into 2021 and recognizes people are tired and exhausted from the… Read more »
Appropriations Committee will feature experienced members
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – When Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton moves across the hall to the Senate in January, she will also become Chair of the Appropriations Committee. She says most of the committee members will be experienced in budget work. Hunhoff says all committee members have ideas and priorities. Hunhoff says she wants to… Read more »
Johnson says COVID and trade payments can’t be norm going forward
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The COVID 19 pandemic along with weather and trade challenges in 2020 led to billions in payments to farmers and ranchers. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says while it’s critical to keep supporting American Agriculture, those level of payments can’t continue. The incoming Biden administration is looking at a different way… Read more »
Rapid City Fire Department responds to suspicious fires
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – A pair of fires took place at the same address on 11th street in Rapid City overnight. Crews were quickly able to put out each fire, but suspicious circumstances surround the blazes. Rapid City Fire Department public information officer Tessa Jaeger said the first happened before midnight. During the second… Read more »
Health care providers starting to use new therapeutics
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – Health care providers are urging people to do more to slow the spread of Covid-19 across the region. Dr. Allison Suttle, Chief Medical Officer for Sanford Health, says they are starting to use new therapeutics. Suttle says holiday gatherings could turn into super spreader events. Suttle says families have to… Read more »
Northern State presenting ‘An Afternoon of Chamber Music’ on Sunday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Northern State University Symphonic Band and Concert Band will present their upcoming concert, “An Afternoon of Chamber Music.” The concert will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center Jewett Theater. The event will feature performances by the NSU Symphonic Band, under the… Read more »
South Dakota Medical Association pushes statewide mask rules
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The largest group representing South Dakota doctors has come out in support of a statewide mask mandate as several cities have moved to require masks in public settings. The South Dakota State Medical Association has been urging people to voluntarily wear masks, but updated its stance to “strongly support” a… Read more »
SD reports 30 more COVID-related deaths, active cases, hospitalizations rise
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota reported 30 new COVID-related deaths, an increase of 616 more active cases, and 11 more hospitalizations associated with the virus according to figures released by the State Department of Health today. The deaths bring the state’s overall total to 674. There were four deaths in Lawrence, Minnehaha and Oglala… Read more »
Governor Noem’s press conference at 1 on KSDN
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Gov. Kristi Noem will have a press conference at 1 this afternoon. The event will be carried live on KSDN. The link to the press conference is: Facebook.com/govnoem OR SD.Net