SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release) —Three South Dakota communities —Aberdeen, Milbank and Rosebud Reservation—were each presented with a 2021 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award during the Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Annual Partners Meeting held virtually on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The award is recognition for their accomplishments in health improvement initiatives within their… Read more »
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Miss South Dakota fought depression and an eating disorder. Find out how she prevailed.
VERMILLION, S.D.(Aberdeen American News) — Before she was crowned Miss South Dakota, Kaitlin O’Neill overcame a mix of serious mental health issues including crippling depression, a destructive inferiority complex and an eating disorder. The Groton native described her distressed youth and her strategy for recovery last month at the University of South Dakota. A crowd… Read more »
South Dakota Game, Fish, & Parks looking for someone to run a restaurant in the Pierre Region
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department is working to find an operator of the Spring Creek Resort restaurant along the east shore of Lake Oahe. Director of Parks and Recreation Scott Simpson says his department operates the marina and cabin rentals and the missing piece is the restaurant. The Game, Fish… Read more »
Military Appreciation Day took place at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Tuesday
STURGIS, S.D. – It’s military appreciation day today at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This year’s honored veteran of the year is Walter Saubers. He joined the South Dakota National Guard in High School and graduated from Black Hills State University, before joining the Navy. He worked his way up the ranks to Captain and worked… Read more »
Senator Round’s take on Israel’s missile defense system
WASHINGTON D.C.(KOTA)- When the Israeli Government makes an emergency request of $1 billion to replenish their “Iron Dome” missile defense system, it’s a call South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says shouldn’t go ignored. Rounds, who sits on the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, said a billion dollar price tag is worth protecting a… Read more »
Woman charged in day care death in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG) — The Watertown Police Department and Fire Rescue were called to an in-home daycare Wednesday afternoon just after 3 p.m. for a report of a 16 month-old child who was not conscious. The child, a boy, was transported to Prairie Lakes Hospital for treatment. While receiving medical treatment injuries consistent with abuse were… Read more »
Pro-Freedom & Health Care Bills take effect on July 1
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, pro-freedom & health care reforms promoted by Governor Kristi Noem will take effect in South Dakota. July 1 marks the start of the 2022 fiscal year and ushers in several changes to state law. “‘Freedom’ isn’t just a buzzword for us in South Dakota. It’s our way of life. It… Read more »
SDPPC executive on USDA failing to appeal court ruling on package plant line speeds
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has decided not to seek to overturn a court ruling ordering the nation’s pork processing plants to operate at lower line speeds. South Dakota Pork Producers Council Executive Director Glenn Muller says the impact of the decision will lead to an increase in the backlog of hogs at… Read more »
Road Closed – North Dakota St from 8th Ave NE to 15th Ave NE for Construction
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Friday, May 21st, 2021 the following road will be closed to thru traffic for road reconstruction: North Dakota Street from 8th Avenue NE to 15th Avenue NE The road is expected to remain closed for… Read more »
Walk-ins welcome at Avera St. Luke’s April 21st COVID-19 vaccination event
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) –Avera St. Luke’s will once again host people for walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations during its clinic Wednesday, April 21. Walk-ins will be welcome from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Scheduled appointments are available during the clinic’s entirety from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Avera encourages people to self-schedule appointments at avera.org/covid-vaccine. Vaccination clinics are held inside the… Read more »