PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags at the South Dakota State Capitol be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sundown on Thursday, October 22, 2020, in honor of former State Representative Lance Carson. Carson served our nation in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded… Read more »
News Category: Local News
Council discusses masks as COVID-19 cases increase
PIERRE, S.D. (By Danielle Ferguson, Sioux Falls Argus Leader and Elisa Sand esand@aberdeennnews.com) – Seven more people have died and another 25 were reported hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19 Tuesday as cases surpassed 34,000, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. The number of deaths in the state from the virus is now at… Read more »
Indoor skating starting up
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – As the weather outside is looking more and more like winter, some winter-time activities are starting up. The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be offering indoor skating at the Odde Ice Center. Skating starts on Monday, Oct. 26. Gene Morsching, Recreation Superintendent, provides the details. Skating hours are 3:45-6:15… Read more »
TenHaken asking residents to wear mask when unable to social distance
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) – As Covid-19 continues to surge in Sioux Falls, Mayor Paul TenHaken made an emotional plea about wearing face masks. TenHaken says it’s ridiculous how political mask-wearing has become. He says its not a Republican or Democrat issue – It’s a public health issue. So wear the ‘dang’ mask,… Read more »
Highway Patrol graduation set for Friday
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The first nine recruits of the South Dakota Highway Patrol’s new Fast Track Academy graduate Friday, Oct. 23 at the state Capitol in Pierre. The academy, held for the first time this year, is for those recruits who are already certified law enforcement officers. Because the fast track academy students… Read more »
Physicians gaining a better understanding of COVID virus
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – As more becomes known about the COVID-19 virus, medical providers have been able to better speculate about how quickly the virus would spread and how many people would be affected. During an update to the Fort Pierre City Council last night (Oct. 19), President and Chief Medical Officer at Avera… Read more »
Health care providers preparing for surge of patients
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The recent surge in positive COVID-19 cases in South Dakota has health care providers preparing to handle an expected surge of patients. Doug Ekeren, President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton and interim President of Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, says their increase is expected in a few… Read more »
Trail of Governors Foundation receives CARES Relief Act grant
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The Trail of Governors Foundation, based in Pierre, has received a $10,000 CARES Relief Act grant from the South Dakota Humanities Council. The money is being allocated to payment of the artists commissioned to create the next three statues for the trail. These statues cost $72,000 each and were to… Read more »
Committee trying to find help for first responders
YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The “Mental Health of First Responders” interim committee of the South Dakota legislature met again last week. The committee is working to find resources for first responders in dealing with the stress of their jobs. Committee vice chair, Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton, says they are getting a lot of information.… Read more »
State sales taxes up over last year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Revenue Department reports that state sales taxes in September were up about eight percent over last year and up $36 million over the estimate for the first quarter of the fiscal year. Senator Reynold Nesiba of Sioux Falls says the state is seeing the results of lots… Read more »