SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — One of South Dakota’s largest hospital systems has announced it is planning to increase testing for the coronavirus. The state is seeing a drop in new cases, but a high positivity rate of testing. Monument Health, the largest health care provider in western South Dakota, plans to test more people… Read more »
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Avera St. Luke’s providers move, open new clinics
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Dr. Donald Frisco, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Physiatry, Dr. Shawna Schmidt, Pain Management, and Lisa Wurnig-Johnson, PA-C, have relocated to another area of our facility at 701 Eighth Avenue Northwest. The new clinics – Avera Medical Group Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Avera Medical Group Pain Management respectively –… Read more »
Keystone man identified in fatal crash east of Keystone
KEYSTONE, S.D. (Press Release) – A Keystone, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died early Sunday morning, Dec. 27, in a one-vehicle crash east of Keystone. A 2017 Kia Sportage Ex was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 40 when the vehicle left the roadway, entered the north ditch and rolled. The driver,… Read more »
Man sought in fatal Rapid City shooting arrested
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Police in Rapid City have arrested a man wanted for a fatal shooting on Christmas Eve. Twenty-one-year-old Elias Richard has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 31-year-old Vernall Marshall. Richard was arrested over the weekend. It’s not clear whether he has hired an attorney to speak for… Read more »
Chamber completes maps, hat and mitten drive; cracker barrels up next
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce just completed several projects and has more on the horizon as the new year gets underway. The Chamber has updated city maps available. The maps include recent developments of the city on one side and Brown County information on the other side, according to Lisa… Read more »
Food shortage numbers increase during pandemic
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused some families to run short of food. Christina Oey, Development Director for Feeding South Dakota, says the problem is worse in rural areas. Oey says they saw demand rise last year. Oey says they are working with their suppliers and their… Read more »
Johnson not surprised congressmen will object to certification of votes
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – About 140 Republican Congressman have said they will object to the certification of electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says he is not surprised. The Mayor of Washington has warned residents to avoid the Capitol Hill area during the vote because of possible demonstrations.… Read more »
Dairy Producers President pleased with dietary guidelines
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The USDA And the Department of Health and Human Services have released their Dietary Guidelines through 2025. South Dakota Dairy Producers President Marv Post says he was glad to see the guidelines recommending three servings of dairy a day. The Guidelines also recommend including higher fat versions of dairy including whole… Read more »
Duvall looks at clean-up legislation in preparation of upcoming session
PIERRE, S.D. (KCCR) – District 24 Senator-Elect Mary Duvall will take up a seat in the 35-member State Senate in a few weeks as the 2021 South Dakota Legislative Session begins. Duvall got a free pass to the Senate running un-opposed and says that gave her more time to work. That clean-up legislation includes property… Read more »
Funding will mean more than just accessibility to broadband
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – In her budget address in December, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem asked the legislature to set aside $100 million over the next few years to expand broadband services across the state. Greg Dean, with the South Dakota Telecommunications Association, says it’s more than just making sure everyone has access to broadband.… Read more »