WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The executive order that President Trump signed suspending the collection of payroll taxes has focused attention again on Medicare and Social Security. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says keeping those programs funded has been and is a problem. Rounds says those two programs are not now actively managed by Congress. Rounds… Read more »
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Last inmate who escaped after virus struck prison arrested
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The last of nine female inmates who escpated from the Pierre Community Work Center after a confirmed case of COVID-19 at the facility has been arrested. The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reported Wednesday that 25-year-old Philomene Boneshirt was arrested in Sioux Falls on Tuesday. She was one of nine inmates who… Read more »
Central States Fair and Rodeo set to start in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KBHB) — The Central States Fair and Rodeo in Rapid City starts this Friday and runs through Sunday, Aug. 30. Fair manager Ron Jeffries says he and the fair board have closely followed the latest COVID-19 information to make the fair the safest event possible. According to Jeffries, all staff and facilities… Read more »
Retailers leader says Governor’s decision helped many businesses survive
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Doing business and staying open during a pandemic is new to everyone. Nathan Sanderson, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, says there are few guidelines. Sanderson says most customers seem to understand the situation. Sanderson says the decision by Governor Kristi Noem to not shut down businesses in… Read more »
Tourism improves as summer progresses
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT) — It’s been a down year for tourism in South Dakota, but that’s the case in every state because of COVID-19. South Dakota Tourism Department Secretary Jim Hagen says spending and visitor numbers have been down, but the silver lining is that as summer has progressed, things have gotten better. Hagen also… Read more »
Brookings City Council withdraws appeal over jail expansion
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – The Brookings City Council voted 5-2 to withdraw their state supreme court appeal over the Brookings County jail expansion. In March, a circuit court judge ruled in favor of Brookings County and said a planned jail expansion may move forward. He ruled the City of Brookings was mistaken in its judgement… Read more »
University officials adjusting to new norm on campuses
BROOKINGS, S.D. (WNAX) – As classes begin on university campuses this week, administrators are helping freshmen settle in, get acquainted and stay socially distanced. South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn says they had a lot of outdoor activities for first-year students. Dunn says they are making adjustments to activities this term. Dunn says there… Read more »
Farmers waiting for federal approval on industrial hemp
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – South Dakota farmers are waiting for federal approval of the state’s plan for industrial hemp. South Dakota Farmers Union’s Lobbyist Mitch (rick-tur) Richter says the feds are looking at South Dakota’s hemp plan and a state Agriculture Department Hemp manager has been put in place. He says once the federal government… Read more »
One new COVID-related death, 123 new cases reported
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – South Dakota had an increase of 59 active COVID-19 cases and one new COVID-related death according to figures released by the state department of health today. The death brings the state’s total to 155. South Dakota had 123 new cases and 63 recoveries, pushing the state’s number of active infections to… Read more »
Man injured at track meet in Sioux Falls files a lawsuit
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A man who was seriously injured when he was hit by a discus at a South Dakota high school track meet has filed a lawsuit seeking damages. Michael Moses was watching the South Dakota State High School Track Meet with his family in Sioux Falls last year and was standing… Read more »