PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) -Summer is the peak season for beef sales with an average of approximately 30% of yearly beef dollars captured between Memorial Day and Labor Day. To help kick off summer sales, May is celebrated nationally as Beef Month. South Dakota Beef Industry Council executive director Suzy Geppert says Beef Checkoff dollars… Read more »
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Roma’s closes temporarily after positive COVID-19 test
ABERDEEN, S.D. (By American News Staff and Argus Leader reports) – An Aberdeen restaurant has decided to close temporarily because of a positive COVID-19 test. Roma Ristorante Italiano on South Main Street made the announcement on its Facebook page. “We want our customers to know we have went above and beyond all guidelines and we… Read more »
Media call at 11:45 on Hub City Radio stations; no governor’s press conference
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Secretary of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon and State Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton will hold a brief media availability via conference call at 11:45 a.m. today to discuss developments surrounding coronavirus in South Dakota. The event will be carried live across all Hub City Radio stations. There is no Governor’s press conference scheduled… Read more »
605 Day Challenge supports small businesses
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – 605 Day is June 5, a day to celebrate South Dakota. This year it includes a weeklong challenge to help small businesses thrive and thank essential workers. The Avera Health Plans 605 Day Challenge is a fun way to support local small businesses in cities around the Avera region.… Read more »
Sanford physician shares thoughts on Hydroxycholorquine
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) – Some critics ask why South Dakota’s Hydroxycholorquine Study should continue, what with other studies showing problems with the drug. Sanford’s Dr. Alison Suttle says her study is totally different, focusing only on whether the drug can help healthy people not get COVID-19. Suttle says comparing the South Dakota clinical trial to… Read more »
Fire contained to porch, small addition in Aberdeen home
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – On Thursday, May 28, at 12:41 p.m., Aberdeen Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire involving a single family home at 925 S 10th Street. On arrival crews found light smoke coming from this residence. The fire was quickly located by firefighters and contained to the porch and a small… Read more »
State finishing second week of testing at long term care facilities
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – South Dakota is finishing its second week of testing residents and staff at long term care facilities in the state for COVID-19. Health Department Sec. Kim Malsam-Rysdon says they’ve done thousands of tests. State epidemiologist Dr. Josh Clayton says those 6,000-plus tests are not reported by individual facility. Again, as… Read more »
Johnson says it is time for Internal Revenue Service to step up
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KCCR) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson took a swing at the Internal Revenue Service on the House floor about the apparent lack of customer service and slow speed at which the issuing of stimulus funds and tax returns are taking place. Johnson says many are in dire need of those funds. Johnson… Read more »
Some stimulus payments showing up in form of credit card
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Many Americans waiting for a stimulus payment do not even realize they have one in their possession. The Government sent out Economic Impact Payment (EIP) in the form of a credit card. Some people think the card is a scam. Jessie Schmidt, South Dakota Director of the Better Business Bureau,… Read more »
Adoptions continue strong at Humane Society
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The Aberdeen Area Humane Society had another strong month in May and is gearing up for the summer. Elaine Schaible, Humane Society manager, said adoptions continue on the upswing and fundraising plans are in progress. She said the current run-walk-bike ride fundraiser has been modified to a virtual format. Other upcoming… Read more »