PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A trial date has been set for the South Dakota attorney general who struck and killed a man along a Hyde County highway. Jason Ravnsborg will go on trial Aug. 26 on three misdemeanor charges, including careless driving, operating a vehicle while on an electronic device and driving outside of his… Read more »
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SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,004. The state had 34 new cases and 39 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 416. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
SDSU Foundation hopes athletic successes lead to larger financial support
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- Led by athletic success, the South Dakota State University Foundation is hoping to translate that into financial support. Foundation President Steve Erpanbach says those achievements are seen and heard across the country. Erpanbach says the athletic success is also found in the classrooms. Erpanbach says the success on field is leading to more… Read more »
South Dakota Dept of Education prepping for the 2021-22 school year
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- While the school year has ended across South Dakota for most students, staff and administrators still have work to do. State Education Department Secretary Tiffany Sanderson says they are working with school districts on plans for safely reopening in the fall. Sanderson told the State Board of Education Standards that there will be… Read more »
The GOAC of South Dakota looks at finances of the Board of Regents
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature reviewed a long list of financial markers for the Board of Regents at their meeting in Pierre Tuesday. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher told the committee they are updating their strategic plan. Maher says the task force report will be part of… Read more »
SD Dept of Health discuss medical marijuana to committee Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rydson talked Wednesday about medical marijuana protocol to the Marijuana Interim Study Committee. Malsam-Rysdon talks about the protocol will follow to achieve a card. Malsam-Rysdon talks about the differences between a dispensary and a pharmacy. Malsam-Rysdon talks about getting registration in place with the Department of Health. Justin Williams,… Read more »
SD Marijuana Interim Study Committe heard from the author of IM26 Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- S.D. Legislature’s Marijuana Interim Study Committe heard Wednesday from the author of IM26(Medical Marijuana Amendment). Melissa Mentele told the committtee the debate is over on IM26. Mentele told the committee that a prescription will need to be filled out by a doctor. Mentele wanted to make sure the committee is aware that one… Read more »
President Benjamin Aaker talks about the pros & cons of medical marijuana to the commission Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The S.D. Legislature’s Marijuana Interim Study Committee met on Wednesday. President of the South Dakota State Medical Association, Benjamin Aaker talked about the health benefits & risks of medical marijuana. Aaker told the committee medical marijuana can be used to decrease nausea and vomiting following cheomtherapy. Aaker told how medical marijuana can help… Read more »
SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 related deaths
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,004. The state had 49 new cases and 75 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 421. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
SD terminating federal pandemic unemployment benefits programs June 26
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- On June 26th South Dakota will end participation in national pandemic-related unemployment assistance programs. Labor and Regulation Secretary Marcia Hultman says the termination affects three federal government programs being used in the state. Hultman says people currently receiving unemployment should continue to file their weekly request for payment through the week ending June… Read more »