PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A peaceful protest turned into a riot late last night in Sioux Falls. A large group had gathered in downtown Sioux Falls to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last Monday. The crowd then marched to the Empire Mall where rock throwing and other destruction began. Governor Kristi Noem… Read more »
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Primary election takes place on Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Today is the final day to vote absentee in person. Ballots must by turned in 5 p.m. at the Brown County Courthouse. Mailed in absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m. tomorrow. The primary election takes place Tuesday, June 2. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.… Read more »
Dacotah Prairie Museum providing activities despite being closed
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – While the Dacotah Prairie Museum is closed to the general public, there are still plenty of things to enjoy through the museum. From virtual tours online to kids packets to upcoming guided tours, there is a lot of activity taking place, according to Museum Director Patricia Kendall. She said that there… Read more »
Blood banks facing critical need during pandemic
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – Because of COVID-19 related safety measures, Vitalant had to cancel hundreds of blood drives since early March — resulting in more than 9,000 uncollected blood donations, just in South Dakota, North Dakota and western Minnesota. Blood drives are starting to be held again. Vitalant senior donor recruiter Abbie Arneson says… Read more »
SDSU working with Pork Producers Council during pandemic
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Press Release) – Due to packing plant shutdowns across the country, many pork producers have been struggling to find places to harvest their animals, which is having a dramatic impact on South Dakota’s pork producers. SDSU Extension swine specialists and meat science faculty, staff and students from the Department of Animal Science, have… Read more »
May is National Beef Month
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 »
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 »